Coalition Relations
Building the conservative movement is the main function of The Heritage Foundation’s Coalition Relations department, a communications link and information clearinghouse for 430 policy organizations and more than 2,700 policy experts around the world. Primary activities include publishing The Insider magazine and the Policy Experts guide, hosting regular policy working groups and strategy forums, organizing conferences and meetings with conservative leaders and policy experts including the annual Resource Bank meeting, and handling referrals concerning conservative groups and experts. The Coalition Relations intern will assist in coordinating these meetings, taking notes, updating departmental databases
External Relations
The External Relations department handles Heritage’s strategic outreach and communications to business and conservative leaders, to other policy organizations, federal officials, and international parliamentarians. The External Relations intern provides research and administrative support by completing research projects, drafting speeches, and attending and taking notes at various meetings.
Truluck Center
The Truluck Center helps to lead and grow Heritage and the Conservative Movement through talent identification, development, and placement. We work with our contacts in the Administration, on the Hill, and in other non-profits to develop and place conservatives in key jobs. We train conservatives at all career levels in leadership, management, and in-demand skills to make Heritage and the Movement more effective and influential. As an intern in our department, you will assist Heritage’s ongoing recruitment efforts to build and lead the Conservative Movement. Since we are responsible for talent placement throughout the Movement in organizations, the Hill, and the Administration, you’ll represent us at local career fairs to promote our Job Bank. You will also help schedule, plan, and execute training and other special events for Heritage staff and our coalition partners. As a member of our close-knit team, you’ll join us in ensuring that Heritage recruits and trains the Movement’s finest talent.
Policy Services and Outreach: Capitol Hill Outreach
Policy Services is Congress’ link to the policy recommendations, in-depth analyses, and conservative ideas expressed in Heritage’s articles, publications, lectures and other products. Policy Services staff is available to help members of Congress prepare for congressional hearings by identifying Heritage experts who will provide valuable insight on foreign, domestic and economic policy issues. Heritage regularly hosts Hill briefings, events and fellowships on the legislation of the day and latest Heritage research, serving as a go-to resource for Congressional staffers. The department intern tracks legislation and conducts research, maintains contact databases and assists with the coordination of Hill briefings and events. Previous experience on the Hill or in research is not necessary for this position. An interest to learn from a fast-paced and innovative environment is desired for interested applicants.
Young Leaders Program
The Young Leaders Program promotes the mission of The Heritage Foundation to the next generation by developing and implementing outreach to younger audiences. We offer young conservatives from around the country Washington, DC’s best internship program. Through our Young Leaders Program Facebook Page and our quarterly newsletter, young conservatives can connect with Heritage and other opportunities in the movement. For those visiting Washington, the Young Leaders Program offers briefings to learn about the work of The Heritage Foundation. Interns in the Young Leaders Program help to execute these various programs and outreach efforts. The intern would assist with other needs of the Young Leaders Program including recruitment, campus outreach, and alumni engagement.