Job DetailsJob Location: Newark - Leadership Center (GSLC) - Newark, NJ 07114Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesKickstart your career this summer with a paid External Affairs Internship at Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, through the NJ Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program (CAIGP)! Are you passionate about public policy and community advocacy? Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) is seeking an External Affairs Intern to support the launch and growth of our newly established External Affairs Department, reporting to the Vice President of External Affairs. Joining this dynamic team, you will contribute to expanding large-scale program opportunities and advancing advocacy and coalition-building efforts. You will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit leadership and systems thinking, while gaining exposure to statewide advocacy work and strategic initiatives that directly support girls’ leadership and access to opportunity. Who We Are... GSHNJ is one of four Girl Scout Councils supporting the New Jersey area. We service all of Hudson, Essex, Union, Somerset, Hunterdon, and portions of Middlesex and Warren counties. We operate offices in Newark, Westfield and North Branch, NJ; and maintain camp properties in Maplewood, Hillsborough, and Middleville, NJ. The Mission... Building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Here at GSHNJ, we offer every girl a chance to do something amazing! Through our programs, we inspire girls to explore new opportunities, develop essential life skills, and embrace leadership roles. Here's What You Will Be Doing... Advocacy & Coalition Building Support research related to state and local policy issues impacting girls and youth (e.g., out-of-school time, education, STEM, mental health). Assist with advocacy tracking tools, legislative research, and relationship mapping. Support coordination with advocacy coalitions and partner organizations. Help prepare briefing materials, talking points, and summaries for meetings and public hearings. Large-Scale Program & Partnership Support Assist in tracking and documenting large-scale programs and signature events with external partners. Support outreach preparation for partners, sponsors, and collaborators. Help capture program impact stories that can be leveraged for advocacy, funding, and visibility. Data Collection, Research & Systems Development Support data collection related to partnerships, advocacy efforts, and program reach. Assist in organizing shared trackers, databases, and internal tools that support cross-departmental coordination. Help document processes and workflows for the External Affairs Department as it is being built. Cross-Departmental Support Assist in gathering information from internal departments to support coordinated external engagement. Support development of internal guidance tools (e.g., “when to engage External Affairs”). Participate in meetings and planning sessions to gain exposure to nonprofit leadership and strategy. Performs other duties as necessary or assigned. Is this you? Ability to work part-time (15-20 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks between June 2026 and August 2026. Current NJ undergraduate or graduate student, a recent NJ college graduate (May 2025 – May 2026 graduates), or a permanent NJ resident currently pursuing an undergraduate degree out-of-state. Pursuing or holding a degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Nonprofit Management, Urban Studies, Communications, Sociology, Education Policy, Business Administration (with interest in nonprofit or social impact work), or a related field (with a strong interest in advocacy, community engagement, or nonprofit leadership) is preferred. Ability to research state and local issues (STEM, mental health, education) and summarize findings into clear briefing materials. Experience or comfort using tools to track legislative issues, advocacy coalitions, and partner organization networks. Strong writing skills to capture program success stories that can be used for advocacy, funding, and public visibility. Ability to assist with data collection and research to support advocacy efforts and coalition-building. Strong interpersonal skills to gather internal information and support coordinated outreach with external partners. Ability to engage with external stakeholders and represent the council in a professional manner. A collaborative spirit, but also able to work independently. Become a registered member of Girl Scouts and maintain membership for duration of internship. Position is 80% remote; a reliable internet connection is required. Attend an orientation prior to the start of the internship through the Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program. Sound Interesting? Apply today! Please upload your resume and your cover letter. Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. GSHNJ does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class. In accordance with New Jersey law, part-time and seasonal employees accrue paid sick leave. Employer reserves the right to change the job description at any time.

Why This Role Matters The Associate, Public Policy is integral to supporting the Institute's advocacy efforts by conducting research, analyzing policy issues, and assisting in the development of strategic initiatives. This role focuses on understanding the legislative and regulatory landscape that impacts property safety and resilience, contributing to the Institute's mission of promoting sound policies that drive innovation and enhance community resilience. Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Conduct thorough research and analysis on public policy issues related to building codes, regulations, and disaster resilience. • Assist in the development and communication of policy positions and recommendations to various stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and the public. • Monitor legislative developments at the local, state, and federal levels that impact the insurance and building safety sectors. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support initiatives that promote public awareness and advocacy for resilient building practices. • Draft reports, white papers, and policy briefs that summarize research findings and propose actionable policy solutions. • Support the organization of public policy events, forums, and stakeholder meetings to foster collaboration and information exchange. • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, industry representatives, and community organizations. • Contribute to the Institute's strategic planning efforts, aligning public policy initiatives with organizational goals and objectives.

Company Overview Docusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify people’s lives. With intelligent agreement management, Docusign unleashes business-critical data that is trapped inside of documents. Until now, these were disconnected from business systems of record, costing businesses time, money, and opportunity. Using Docusign’s Intelligent Agreement Management platform, companies can create, commit, and manage agreements with solutions created by the #1 company in e-signature and contract lifecycle management (CLM). What you'll do As the Government Affairs Specialist, you will serve as the operational backbone of the global government affairs team. This includes coordinating political law compliance by managing data collection and filing for disclosures like US Federal and State lobbying reports and reporting across various global jurisdictions. You will also provide operational and vendor support as the primary contact for external associations and vendors, handling renewals and invoices. Essential administrative excellence will be provided through scheduling meetings and drafting comprehensive agendas and minutes. Furthermore, you will facilitate the internal review process for external materials, track and report on government affairs engagements and metrics, and manage internal communications across channels like the team's internal website, Slack, and email to keep stakeholders informed of key policy developments. Collectively, these duties will provide you with a foundational role to track key legislative and regulatory developments, prepare essential senior staff briefings, and assist with broader event logistics and stakeholder engagement, which is critical for building political intelligence and executing our global advocacy and communication strategies. This position is an indivdual contributor role reporting to the Global Director of Government Affairs. Responsibility - Coordinate the collection of data and manage the process for filing political law compliance disclosures (e.g., US Federal and State lobbying reports, gift reporting) in various global jurisdictions - Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors and associations (e.g., managing renewals, invoices, tracking membership engagements) - Schedule internal and external meetings, prepare meeting agendas, and draft comprehensive minutes - Assist the team with coordinating the internal review process for consultation drafts and other external-facing materials, ensuring appropriate stakeholder approvals - Assist in maintaining communication channels with officials, civil servants, and other partners and nurture these relationships by handling follow-ups, managing inquiries, and supporting external outreach - Assist in tracking government affairs team engagements and metrics, and help prepare weekly and monthly internal reports (under manager supervision) to demonstrate the team’s impact on thought leadership, product development, and revenue. - Manage and update internal messaging channels including distributing automated Slack messages, maintaining the team’s internal website/Hub page, and circulating email updates to keep stakeholders informed of key policy developments and team activities Job Designation Remote: Employee is not required to be in or near an office frequently and works from a designated remote work location for the majority of the time. Positions at Docusign are assigned a job designation of either In Office, Hybrid or Remote and are specific to the role/job. Preferred job designations are not guaranteed when changing positions within Docusign. Docusign reserves the right to change a position's job designation depending on business needs and as permitted by local law. What you bring Basic - Bachelor’s degree - 5+ years of experience in an administrative or coordination role, preferably within government affairs, public policy or a public-facing corporate function. - Experience with Google Office Suite and collaboration tools (Slack, document management systems) and AI tools like NotebookLM, Gemini and others - An understanding of how local, national, or regional government bodies operate Preferred - Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines - Excellent written and verbal skills are essential for translating complex policy information into concise, actionable insights for your team - Ability to pivot quickly as political priorities shift and handle multiple, time-sensitive tasks under pressure - Outstanding communications skills, both oral and written - Familiarity with political law compliance or lobbying disclosure requirements - Proven track record of contributing to successful advocacy team with an understanding of the legislative and regulatory process at the state or federal level - Strong project management skills for effectively working with internal issue experts, lobbyists and consultants, associations and coalitions to drive positive legislative outcomes - Experience drafting and reviewing internal and external policy communications and materials such as newsletters, slack posts, and legislative briefs Wage Transparency Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Based on applicable legislation, the below details pay ranges in the following locations: California: $101,500.00 - $156,750.00 base salary Illinois, Colorado, Massachusetts and Minnesota: $97,000.00 - $133,300.00 base salary Washington, Maryland, New Jersey and New York (including NYC metro area): $X/hour - $X/hour or $X - $X base salary Washington DC: $97,000.00 - $139,525.00 base salary Ohio: $86,400.00 - $118,800.00 base salary This role is also eligible for the following: - Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance. Global benefits provide options for the following: - Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region - Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement - Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment - Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions - Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements - Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events Work Authorization Notice: Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship. Life at Docusign Working here Docusign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for our employees, customers and the communities in which we live and work. You can count on us to listen, be honest, and try our best to do what’s right, every day. At Docusign, everything is equal. We each have a responsibility to ensure every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed, to be heard, to exchange ideas openly, to build lasting relationships, and to do the work of their life. Best of all, you will be able to feel deep pride in the work you do, because your contribution helps us make the world better than we found it. And for that, you’ll be loved by us, our customers, and the world in which we live. Accommodation Docusign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, during the application process, please contact us at accommodations@docusign.com. If you experience any issues, concerns, or technical difficulties during the application process please get in touch with our Talent organization at taops@docusign.com for assistance. Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice States Not Eligible for Employment This position is not eligible for employment in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming. Equal Opportunity Employer It's important to us that we build a talented team that is as diverse as our customers and where all employees feel a deep sense of belonging and thrive. We encourage great talent who bring a range of perspectives to apply for our open positions. Docusign is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions based on experience, skill, aptitude and a can-do approach. We will not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category. EEO Know Your Rights poster #LI-Remote

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description In this internship, you will: - Track, review, and analyze reproductive freedom-related activity on Capitol Hill—such as hearings, markups, and floor votes—and administrative action in the executive branch; - Attend policy briefings and coalition meetings; - Assist with the organization’s work on intersectional commitments by tracking and monitoring developments in key policy areas; - Assist with research and analysis of state and federal legislation and administrative action related to reproductive freedom; - Research records for federal executive nominees and select judicial nominees; - Review department materials for accuracy, including policy memos and advocacy materials; - Conduct research on federal level elected officials in coordination and collaboration with the Political Department; - Assist with maintaining and updating internal tracking documents, as needed; - Provide general administrative support to the Government Relations department, as needed. In this internship, you will learn: - Legislative/policy review and analysis skills; - Advocacy skills and working within coalition dynamics; - Writing skills, specifically administrative/legal writing and advocacy/policy writing. Qualifications - Demonstrated commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission, values, and goals; passionate about advancing reproductive freedom; - Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in political science, pre-law, public policy, or a related field; - Has a demonstrated commitment to contributing to a workplace environment in which diversity is valued and supported; - Has strong writing and research skills; - Strong oral communication skills and attention to detail; - Ability to summarize information in a concise manner; - Has excellent organizational skills and can work on multiple projects at once, meet deadlines consistently in a fast-paced environment, and work well with others; - Ability to manage several ongoing projects at a time and appropriately prioritize tasks; - Junior or senior level undergraduate, graduate education in progress, or recent graduate; - Experience working on reproductive freedom and related issues; - Previous experience with issue advocacy and/or conducting policy analysis, research, and writing. Requirements - Reproductive Freedom for All does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or political affiliation. - Candidates with backgrounds, identities, and experiences that are historically underrepresented in reproductive freedom non-profits are encouraged to apply. - Reproductive Freedom for All does not permit staff to work from a country outside of the United States. Benefits - Compensation: $19.18/hour - Start Date: June 1, 2026 - End Date: August 7, 2026 - Location: This position will be fully remote - Hours: Part-time; Between 25-37.5 hours per week, with flexible hours as needed