The Kyle House Group advises and represents a unique portfolio of leading foundations and NGOs in the global development and health sector, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, the Wellcome Trust, the Eleanor Crook Foundation, the Aga Khan Foundation, and leading international NGOs such as Bono's organization ONE, International Rescue Committee, PATH, Sesame Workshop, Compassion International, and CARE, among others. KHG also represents and advises a number of multilateral and international organizations, including the Global Alliance on Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), the Global Innovation Fund (GIF), the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the World Bank Group, and UNAIDS. The KHG team leads various education, advocacy and partnership development efforts on topics including economic development, human rights, aid effectiveness, agriculture development, malaria, vaccines, clean water, nutrition, global health security, climate, and women’s economic empowerment, among other issues.
In complement to KHG's non-profit sector work, the firm manages a rapidly-growing global corporate responsibility advisory practice with a broad cross-section of Fortune 500 companies. KHG has in-depth experience working with companies in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, retail and apparel, oil and gas, technology, financial services and express carrier sectors, among others. KHG has led several corporate coalitions focused on global supply chain responsibility initiatives, as well as providing direct advisory services to companies such as Walmart, UPS, HP, Gap, Nike, AXA, Johnson & Johnson, and the Shell Foundation. KHG has worked with these corporate clients to develop new policy and funding partnerships with leading donor and philanthropic organizations in order to tackle some of the world’s most pressing development and human rights challenges.
Position Overview
The Legislative Affairs internship position offers students an excellent opportunity to learn about the intersection between advocacy, international development organizations, foreign assistance and legislative affairs. The intern will provide assistance to KHG staff in research, ongoing advocacy initiatives, development of fact sheets, action alerts, and other advocacy materials. The intern will be responsible for remaining up to date on current political news, attending relevant congressional briefings and hearings, and drafting weekly memos and reports on congressional proceedings.
Position Responsibilities
Tracking relevant legislation and amendments in foreign affairs and global health and development
Monitoring Congressional hearings and markups, association events, and think tank programs regarding areas of interest to client matters and write summaries for partners
Tracking statements from lawmakers, administration officials, and other policymakers
Assisting in the preparation of meetings with clients and relevant policymakers and staff
Helping to manage day-to-day operations, note-taking and following up on client action items
Drafting policy summaries, memoranda, and proposals for KHG Partners and clients
Event Planning: Working with the KHG team to develop event plans and manage logistics of off-site events
Qualifications
Qualified candidates should be enrolled in a University/College or Graduate Level Program
Demonstrated interest in government affairs, politics, foreign affairs, and international development
Possess strong research, writing, and communications skills
Approx 15 hours per week of remote work
Application Process
Please send your resume, cover letter, anticipated start and end date, and days and hours of availability to julian@kylehousegroup.com
