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Careers & Internships at The Policy Project
Take your next step in mission-driven work with The Policy Project. Join our Utah-based team and help develop, pass, and implement meaningful policies that improve the lives of children and families across the state.
Careers & Internships at The Policy Project
Take your next step in mission-driven work with The Policy Project. Join our Utah-based team and help develop, pass, and implement meaningful policies that improve the lives of children and families across the state.
Our Internal Values
The secret sauce for a team that gets stuff done — and loves doing it.
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How We Work
At The Policy Project, culture drives impact. We work hard, collaborate deeply, and focus on solutions that create real change. Our work is guided by six core values:
Solutions, Not Bandaids
Focus on upstream root causes rather than downstream symptoms.
Brick by Brick
Pave pathways to opportunity, one policy at a time.
Issues are Human
Put policy over politics; focus on issues that are human, not left or right.
If these values resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you.
All Hands, All Voices
Link arms and show up as our most committed, hardworking selves.
Real Good for Real People
Focus on impacting “the one,” not just passing the policy.
Hopeful Disruption
Spark positive change by redefining “normal.”
Open Positions
While we are not actively interviewing for these roles yet, we will be looking to fill these positions in the coming months. Stay tuned:
Grants and Development Coordinator:
Part-time Employee (open to considering bids from independent contractors)
Base rate of $20-25 p/hour, with additional performance-based compensation tied to fundraising success.
Anticipated hire fall 2025
The Grants & Development Manager will play a key role in securing funding to support The Policy Project’s mission and programs. This position is responsible for managing grant research, writing, and reporting, as well as overseeing donor engagement and fundraising initiatives. The Grants & Development Manager will work closely with leadership to develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy, cultivate relationships with funders, and ensure effective stewardship of financial resources.
To view more details and submit an application, please click here. Please note that we are not actively interviewing for this position yet, but are accepting applications in the interim.
Government Affairs Manager:
Full time, $55,000 - $70,000 p/year
Anticipated hire winter 2025
The Government Affairs Manager will support and advance The Policy Project’s government relations strategy by engaging with policymakers, tracking legislation, lobbying, and coordinating advocacy efforts. This role is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with government officials, legislators, and community stakeholders to advance the organization’s policy priorities. The Government Affairs Manager will also monitor and analyze policy developments, assist in coalition-building efforts, and help implement advocacy strategies to drive meaningful policy change.
To view more details and submit an application, please click here. Please note that we are not actively interviewing for this position yet, but are accepting applications in the interim.
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Internships
We’re seeking passionate interns to join our team!
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Undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds
Students interested in policy, advocacy, or mission-driven work
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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12 to 14 weeks
Flexible hours
Hybrid work schedule
$500 stipend at the close of the internship
Have a policy idea?
We’ll review every submission - because we want every idea to receive attention.