Intern, Public Policy

Explore a career in public policy with a trade association focused on evidence-based policy advocacy and committed to advancing public policies that foster economic growth, job creation and international competitiveness in the vital paper and wood products sector. This internship will provide meaningful work experience and a glimpse into how American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) supports a major U.S. manufacturing industry.

Support our dynamic public policy team by:

• Assisting with research projects related to environment and climate, sustainability, safety, energy and other relevant policy areas
• Identifying and tracking industry and research trends
• Monitoring bills and regulatory developments
• Drafting communications and policy documents

AF&PA's internships are intended to:

• Provide valuable work experience in areas of interest and study
• Allow individuals to learn about the essential and vital work of a major U.S. manufacturing industry
• Provide exposure to the various disciplines within AF&PA, the public policy world and the industry
• Expose interns to professionals in their field of study and other disciplines

Compensation:

Pay: $18.40 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week, for 8 weeks

About Us:

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) values diverse backgrounds and capabilities and invites all talented individuals to apply to be part of our team and support our culture and mission. We encourage the exchange of knowledge, innovative ideas and different perspectives to reach our goals and we support work/life balance.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance public policies that foster economic growth, job creation and global competitiveness for a vital sector that makes the essential paper and packaging products Americans use every day. The U.S. forest products industry employs more than 925,000 people, largely in rural America, and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 44 states. Our industry accounts for approximately 4.7% of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufacturing more than $435 billion in products annually. AF&PA member companies are significant producers and users of renewable biomass energy and are committed to making sustainable products for a sustainable future through the industry’s decades-long initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2030.