• Government Affairs Intern

    EAC Network (Garden City, NY)


    Government Affairs Intern

    Job Details

    Job Location

    99 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd Suite 200, Garden City, NY, 11530 - Garden City, NY

     

    Remote Type

     

    Fully Remote

    Position Type

    Internship

    Education Level

    High School Diploma or Educational Equiv

     

    Salary Range

     

    $0.01 - $0.01 Hourly

     

    EAC Network is a not-for-profit human services agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 79,000 New Yorkers annually through more than 100 programs. Our mission is to respond to human needs with services that protect children, promote healthy families and communities, help seniors, and empower individuals to take control of their lives.

    Position Overview

    The Government Affairs Intern will support EAC Network’s External Affairs and Government Relations team by conducting research, preparing materials, and assisting with lobbying and advocacy strategy. The intern will focus on New York State and New York City Council elected officials, legislative committees, and agencies relevant to EAC’s work. This is a hands-on learning opportunity for students interested in public policy, government relations, law, political science, or nonprofit advocacy.Please note - this is an unpaid internship.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Research & Analysis

    + Research key elected officials at the New York State and New York City Council levels.

    + Gather and summarize background information on elected officials, including career history, policy priorities, and district demographics.

    + Track relevant legislative committees, pending bills, funding initiatives, and public policy trends that align with EAC Network’s mission.

    + Profile & Report Development

    + Create comprehensive elected official profiles and briefing documents for use in advocacy and lobbying meetings.

    + Compile reports on legislative issues, agencies, and funding opportunities.

    + Draft memos and summaries outlining government funding strategy and potential advocacy approaches.

    + Advocacy Support

    + Assist in identifying opportunities for engagement with elected officials and stakeholders.

    + Provide research to support grant requests, testimony, position papers, and funding strategy development.

    + Support special projects and events connected to EAC’s government relations efforts.

    Qualifications

    + Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Law, Nonprofit Management, or related fields preferred).

    + Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

    + Ability to synthesize information clearly and concisely.

    + Interest in government, policy, social services, and advocacy.

    + Professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

     

    Time Commitment & Benefits

     

    + Flexible schedule, 10–15 hours per week (semester or summer internship).

    + Hybrid/remote work arrangements available.

    + Supervised mentorship and hands-on experience in nonprofit advocacy and government affairs.

    + Opportunity to gain knowledge of New York State and New York City government structures and policy issues affecting vulnerable populations.