Government Affairs Intern - Remote

Overview

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever seek a motivated and detail-oriented Government Affairs Intern to join our team between January and April. This internship is ideal for a college, post-college, or graduate student in government affairs, public policy, law, environmental studies, natural resources, or a related field who is looking to gain hands-on experience navigating both federal and state conservation policy.

In Short

• Support advocacy on federal farm bill, public lands management, and conservation funding.
• Conduct policy and legislative research.
• Draft policy-focused content for various communications.
• Assist with grassroots engagement and volunteer coordination.
• Collaborate with conservation and communications teams.
• Work remotely with a flexible schedule.
• Ideal for students in related fields.
• Compensation up to $20/hour based on experience.
• Part-time schedule averaging 10-20 hours per week.
• Position available from January to April 2026.

Requirements

• Passion for conservation and knowledge of related issues.
• Experience or coursework in public policy or related fields.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work with volunteers and grassroots networks.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Commitment to bipartisan conservation policy.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in government affairs.
• Flexible work schedule accommodating academic commitments.
• Opportunity to work with a leading nonprofit organization.
• Networking opportunities within conservation and policy sectors.
• Remote work with occasional in-person opportunities.