2026 Summer Internship at Arnold Ventures

InternshipDescriptionArnold Ventures (AV) is a philanthropy that supports research to understand the root causes of Americas most persistent and pressing problems as well as evidence-based solutions to address them. By focusing on systemic change AV is working to improve the lives of American families strengthen their communities and promote their economic opportunity.AV Summer Internship ProgramThe AV summer internship program is an immersive 10-week program that provides interns with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of philanthropy and public policy. Each intern will be assigned a project manager to oversee their work and a mentor to support their growth and development. Additionally the program includes a robust line-up of professional development and networking opportunities with AV team members and external partners.Depending on AVs organizational needs interns will be assigned to one of our programmatic or operational teams with the goal that at the conclusion of their internship they will walk away with a stronger grasp of the philanthropic sector and AVs public policy work potential career opportunities and a broader perspective on what is possible for their own growth and development.Core ResponsibilitiesConduct research on various topics related to AVs initiative areasAssist in the development maintenance and oversight of current and potential AV grantsCompose fact-check and edit policy papers letters website content Salesforce records and other written materialsParticipate in meetings with current and potential grantees and local state and federal government or other relevant stakeholdersRequired QualificationsBe a full-time rising junior or senior undergraduateKnowledge of and demonstrated interest in policy research and legislative developmentsStrong ability to analyze policy research and related data and information for strategic insightsExcellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to summarize and communicate key takeaways to diverse nontechnical audiencesExceptional project management and organizational skillsCommitment to a full-time schedule for the duration of the programTerm: June 1-August 7 2026Location: Houston TX or Washington D.C.Compensation: Interns will receive an hourly wage of $30 and a $5000 stipend to support housing and/or transportation expenses during the internship. Both are subject to applicable taxes and withholding.Expected Travel: Interns based in our Washington D.C. office will travel to Houston for onboarding the first week of June and interns based in our Houston office will travel to our D.C. office in July. AV will cover airfare meals and lodging expenses related to expected travel.Office Closures: During the internship AV will be closed on the following dates due to holidays and Summer Fridays: June 5 June 19 (Juneteenth) July 3 (Independence Day) July 17 and July 31. These are unpaid days for interns.Applications due by January 5 2026Our Culture and Core ValuesOur culture seeks to inspire and empower our people to innovate and develop bold ideas that will help AV achieve lasting impact. Our culture and the core values that support it should create an environment that spurs our team to think outside the box feel comfortable pushing the boundaries of what is possible and signal confidence in our teams ability to make change happen through our philanthropic efforts. Although not an exhaustive list below youll find examples of AVs work culture.We are adaptable and comfortable with ambiguityWe are intellectually curious open-minded objective humble collegial and receptive to feedbackWe are action-oriented with strong self-direction and self-motivation skills with the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projectsWe are able to interact confidently and collaboratively with team members and navigate relationships with external experts government leaders advocates and individualsAVs values reflect who we are as an organization help us accelerate our strategic goals strengthen our resolve anchor us to our mission and guide our decision-making. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the AV team to make a difference.Respect for Ourselves & OthersAudacious ActionCollaborative EngagementDepth of ThoughtClear CommunicationAV is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We are seeking applicants from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of experiences and perspectives. Candidates who have been impacted by the systems we are seeking to change are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity or expression marital status sexual orientation disability military/veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills Employment Type : Intern Experience: years Vacancy: 1