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LGBT Issues Internship

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Summary

LGBT research and communications interns will serve as fully engaged members of a dedicated team at the Center for American Progress. Our interns will have the opportunity to delve into a variety of policy and research projects, and gain valuable knowledge and understanding of key LGBT issues facing the nation. The main focus of our strategic work includes ending discrimination against gay and transgender workers, achieving relationship recognition rights, increasing LGBT access to healthcare, and advocating for anti-LGBT bullying initiatives across the country.

LGBT research and communications interns engage in research, writing, preparatory work for events, and other needed support. Whenever possible, our interns are encouraged to write on a topic of their choice, either as a contributor to a larger final piece or as an author of a column for our website. We also encourage interns on our team to take full advantage of the many events at CAP, as well as events, briefings, and hearings that take place on the Hill and throughout Washington, D.C.

Every internship includes an important core of administrative work, including database management, report distribution, and general office support. Other duties include conducting targeted research and reporting on policy meetings, seminars, hearings, and lectures. Whenever possible, interns are encouraged to write on the subject of their choice either as a contributor to a larger final piece or as an individual author of a column for our website.

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.

For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.