International Youth Foundation - Cross-Sector Growth and Policy Intern

International Youth Foundation

Summary

This role involves supporting IYF's cross-sector growth and policy work by conducting research, monitoring developments, and synthesizing complex policy and funding information into clear conclusions for leaders and partnerns.

Location: US/Remote

Internship Responsibilities

• Conduct research on policies and the political landscape related to youth, the labor market, and education within the U.S. government, with a particular focus on the State Department, Congress, and funding cycles.
• Prepare a weekly policy monitoring report summarizing key hearings, legislation, and funding signals relevant to international youth development and the labor market.
• Monitor and track funding opportunities from U.S. government agencies, multilateral institutions (including the World Bank Group), and foundations; maintain a record of ongoing projects.
• Support business development and public-private partnerships through research, opportunity analysis, and contributions to proposals.
• Manage internal knowledge systems by organizing policy materials and updating dashboards that track policies, funding, and partnerships

Internship Requirements (Undergraduate or Graduate Students)

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a relevant field (e.g., international development, economics, public policy, nonprofit management, business administration, communication, political science, or related disciplines).
• Demonstrate a strong interest in social impact and youth development, with a particular focus on policy and funding environments.
• Have conducted desk research and synthesized information from reliable sources to analyze the policy and funding landscape.
• Ability to summarize complex policy and funding information into clear and concise written materials for a non-specialist audience.
• Strong organizational and project support skills, effectively tracking multiple workflows, managing shared documents, and meeting deadlines and ability to adapt and work effectively despite uncertainty and incomplete information in policy and funding contexts.
• Excellent written communication skills, with attention to clarity, structure, and accuracy.

• Availability
  • Ability to commit 20 hours per week for the duration of the internship (schedule flexible based on academic commitments).
  • Must be during one of the following time periods:
  • June 1 - July 17
  • June 15 - July 31

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new intern is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective, and we are always eager to further diversify our organization. IYF is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to learn and grow.