Public Affairs Intern

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW) was founded on the visionary idea that access to sexual and reproductive health care could transform people’s lives. For over 80 years, PPMW has provided high quality, supportive reproductive medical care for families in the DC metro area. 

About the role

We are seeking a paid Public Affairs Intern for the Fall 2026 semester with the possibility to extend into a longer time period. The intern will work with for Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW), a 501(c)(3) organization and assist with projects related to PPMW programming, volunteer management, newsletters, events, and other duties as needed.

The Public Affairs Intern will report to the Senior Organizing Manager. The candidate should have a strong commitment to reproductive health, rights, and justice. Diverse applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

What you'll do

• Conduct policy research on legislative and regulatory issues on and related to reproductive and sexual health care in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
• Support with program management and volunteer recruitment
• As needed staff events, hearings, rallies, and other Planned Parenthood activities
• Collaborate with organizing, communications, and other PPMW
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student interested in public affairs, political science, public policy, and reproductive health, rights, and justice
• Knowledge of and a strong commitment to reproductive health and rights, as well as PPMW mission and goals
• Able to commit a minimum of 16-20 hours per week
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational skills
• Experience with policy research, advocacy, and organizing
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, social media, One Drive, and ability to learn new software platforms