Intern, US Digital Policy and Platform Accountability
On-site, Remote, Hybrid- Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
$20 per hourISD-US
Job description
ISD is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to safeguarding human rights and reversing the rising tide of polarisation, extremism and disinformation worldwide.
Why work for ISD?
ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that's making an impact.
ISD's Guiding Principles of integrity, collaboration, agility and courage define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make.
Salary
$20 per hour
Location
You may work from our office in Washington DC, from home, or on a hybrid arrangement to suit you. Please note you will be required to attend the office occasionally for team meetings.
Hours
This is a part-time position up to 30 hours per week. Please note your preferred working hours on application.
Contract type
4 - 6 month fixed term contract, to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email vacancies@isdglobal.org.
We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, carers, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
The role
The US Digital Policy Intern would work closely with the Head of Technology and Society, the broader research teams in the US, and the Digital Policy Lab, to support ISD’s work on forming and implementing ISD’s policy agenda in the US. The Intern will assist the team in tracking digital policy developments, support stakeholder engagement, and help produce written outputs.
Key responsibilities
- Track relevant developments in federal and state digital policy, including tracking Congressional hearings, attending coalition meetings, and conducting independent monitoring of relevant stakeholders in the digital policy landscape.
- Conduct follow-on research related to on- and offline threats to support ISD’s understanding of the threat landscape using a mix of ethnographic monitoring and tools.
To view a full job description, please click here.
Job requirements
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of and commitment to ISD’s core mission, experience with data collection, and editing and writing formal documents.
Please review our job description for essential criteria, and keep in mind that no candidate will meet every requirement in the advert. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, but you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply
Please submit your application by May 1, 2024. ISD reserves the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to the advertised closing date.
If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please contact vacancies@isdglobal.org.
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