Intern, Political Affairs - Summer '26

Humane World for Animals

21 days ago

Washington, DC

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About this role

Humane World for Animals is seeking a Political Affairs Intern for a summer internship to gain experience in animal protection legislation, voter outreach, candidate research, and political communication. The internship offers hands-on learning in political advocacy within a nonprofit environment.

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Current Undergraduate or Graduate StudentHigh School Graduate within last 2 yearsHonorable Discharge MilitaryInterest in Animal ProtectionInterest in Politics

About Humane World for Animals

humanepro.org

HumanePro, from Humane World for Animals, is an online resource hub for animal-welfare professionals, advocates, and shelter staff that delivers practical guidance, policy analysis, and best practices to improve outcomes for animals. The site organizes species-specific resources (cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, wildlife) and shelter/rescue guidance alongside law and policy toolkits covering topics such as breed discrimination, community cats, spay/neuter, cruelty, euthanasia, and pet‑inclusive housing. HumanePro provides training materials, legal/policy resources, and actionable program templates to help communities implement humane, evidence-based solutions. It is designed to support practitioners and policymakers working to reduce suffering and increase lifesaving.