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**Job Title:** Joint Public Issues Team Internships
**Role Summary:**
A full‑time, paid internship (Sep 2026–Aug 2027) with an ecumenical public advocacy team. Interns support communications, policy research, campaign planning, and supporter engagement for a partnership of major UK churches working on justice, peace, poverty, migration, environment, and politics.
**Expectations:**
• Age 21‑30, practicing Christian, qualified for Enhanced DBS check.
• 5–8 hours per week (full‑time) with hybrid working (≥2 days in a central London office).
• Commitment to learning, teamwork, and a positive, inclusive work culture.
• Willingness to take on new challenges in a dynamic environment.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Draft and edit press releases, newsletters, social media posts, and briefing notes.
- Conduct policy research on issues such as poverty, migration, environment, peace, and politics.
- Assist in designing, organising, and monitoring campaigns and public engagement events.
- Manage supporter databases, coordinate volunteer activity, and produce engagement reports.
- Contribute to team meetings, contribute ideas for strategic initiatives, and implement feedback.
- Support cross‑denominational communications and maintain relationships with partner churches.
**Required Skills:**
- Excellent written and verbal communication (including drafting, editing, and presenting).
- Strong teamwork, organisational, and prioritisation abilities.
- Basic analytical skills for policy and research tasks.
- Digital literacy (social media, word processing, databases).
- Enthusiasm for public policy, activism, and faith‑based advocacy.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent in political science, communications, public policy, or related field (preferred).
- Enhanced DBS check (required).
- No specific professional certifications required.