Legislative Session Intern, Policy Dept. - deadline to apply is Nov 20th

Legislative Session Intern, Policy Advocacy Department

About Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is the first nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the civil rights of Asian American, Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (AMEMSA) communities in Georgia.  Our mission is to advance justice in a broad multiracial movement and build power within AAPI, AMEMSA, and immigrant communities across Georgia and the Southeast. We envision a just world that embraces self-determination, transformative solidarity, and thriving communities.

Founded in 2010 as the Asian American Legal Advocacy Center (AALAC), our organization became part of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliation in 2014. Since then, we have re-organized our work into four major strategies: Policy Advocacy, Organizing & Civic Engagement, Impact Litigation, and Legal Services.

Position Summary:
The role of the Legislative Session Intern is to support the Policy Advocacy team during the 2027 state legislative session. In 2027, the Policy Advocacy team will be prioritizing legislative advocacy in four policy areas: 1) advancing immigrant justice; 2) protecting immigrant and civil rights; 3) affirming democratic values; 4) protecting our voting rights and voter access. The  Legislative Session Intern will report to the Policy Advocacy Director. 

Projects and tasks include tracking bills, legislative issue research, notetaking at committee meetings, and supporting the execution of Asian American Advocacy Day. The Legislative Session Intern will gain experience with state-level legislative advocacy, learn about working in coalition with organizational partners, and connect with Advancing Justice-Atlanta staff to learn about other areas of the organization. Depending on interest and capacity, the Policy Intern will also have an opportunity to identify an area of policy interest and work on a deliverable with support from the Policy Advocacy team during the internship period.

How You’ll Contribute to Our Impact:

• Assist in the preparation for the 2027 state legislature including conducting issue research; creating legislative profiles; and updating the Policy Advocacy team’s bill tracking system

• Support the Policy Advocacy team in-person at the Georgia State Capitol at least 1-2 days per week during legislative session (approximately mid-January through late March/early April)

• Attend and take notes at assigned committee hearings (either online or in-person)

• Create accessible community-facing one-pagers on bills

• Track movement of bills and committee meetings/hearings

• Help prepare for, support, serve as a lobby lead for Asian American Advocacy Day on Feb 11

• Attend weekly policy team meetings and weekly check-in meetings with project supervisor/s

• Work with the Communications team on the creation of session-related social media content 

• Support multiple members of the Policy Team on other tasks as needed

• Give final presentation on experience and work in internship

• Contribute to vital creation and collection of knowledge on key legislative issues

• Assist with planning and coordination of policy events 

• Participate in Advancing Justice - Atlanta’s mission to protect the civil rights of all AAPI & AMEMSA communities in Georgia

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Current or recent undergraduate or graduate student, coursework or degree in public policy, political science, or similar field, is preferred

• Ability to commit to the full spring semester internship (January 2027-April 2027)

• In-person availability to be present at the Georgia State Capitol in downtown Atlanta at least 1-2 days per week throughout the Georgia legislative session and occasionally at the Advancing Justice-Atlanta office in Norcross

• Strong writing, research and communication skills

• Ability to drive and/or arrange transportation for in-person work responsibilities

• Previous experience in state-level legislative advocacy in Georgia, preferred

• Ability work autonomously and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment

• Team-oriented and able to work collaboratively with members of the Policy Advocacy team and other Advancing Justice-Atlanta staff

• Have a strong interest in social justice and working to advance the rights of immigrant and refugee populations in Georgia and the South

• Bilingual (preferred): Verbally fluent in a language spoken within AAPI (Asian American

Pacific Islander) and/or AMEMSA (Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian) communities.

Start Date: 

This internship tenure isJanuary  2027 - April 2027.  The expected time commitment is 20 hours per week. This position is hybrid, with a commitment to be in-person at the Georgia State Capitol 1-2 days per week and attend occasional meetings in the Advancing Justice Norcross office.

Compensation: You will be compensated according to graduate level.

• $16.00 an hour for current undergraduate students or those with an undergraduate degree 

• $20.00 an hour for current graduate students or those with a graduate degree

To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume through thejob link.Deadline to apply is November 20th.Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All

qualified persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin,

ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, HIV status, marital or

domestic partner status, or religious affiliation. For any accommodation requests in the application

process, please contact[email protected].