Now Hiring: Policy Intern

Job Title: Policy Intern

 

Organization: Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI)
 Location: 2 days a week, in-person based out of our Downtown DC office location, and 1 remote day.
Position Type: Internship (Part-time)
Compensation: $20 per hour, Metro benefits, lunch stipend
Program Dates: September 8th – December 11th, 2026

Overview

The Family Online Safety Institute is an international, non-profit organization that works to make the online world safer for kids and their families. FOSI convenes leaders in industry, government, and the non-profit sectors to collaborate and innovate new solutions and policies in the field of online safety. Through research, resources, events, and special projects, FOSI promotes a culture of responsibility online and encourages a sense of digital citizenship for all. FOSI brings together and highlights the best safety messages, tools, and methods to reach parents, children, and caregivers. We continually expand our efforts to educate and inform governments, regulators, industry, and media around the world on a balanced approach to online safety. 

The Policy Intern will support the Policy Team in researching, analyzing, and tracking online safety legislation. This role involves assisting with event logistics, providing administrative support, and engaging with stakeholders. The intern will gain valuable experience in policy analysis, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

Legislative Tracking and Policy Support

 

  • Assist in tracking and monitoring online safety legislation and regulatory developments at both state and federal levels by managing databases and making timely updates.
  • Analyze trends in online safety legislation and synthesize information from thought leaders in the field.
  • Draft written statements, position papers, and policy briefs as needed.

 

Special Projects

 

  • Assist in the preparation and distribution of policy-related correspondence, reports, and briefing materials.
  • Perform administrative tasks specific to policy initiatives, such as organizing and maintaining policy documents, files, and records.
  • Participate in and contribute to policy team meetings, including short term team updates and higher level policy discussions.
  • Manage the logistics for policy-related events, workshops, and webinars, ensuring all necessary materials and resources are prepared.

 

Stakeholder Engagement

 

  • Engage directly with experts and collaborators related to FOSI’s policy priorities.
  • Attend relevant events, webinars, and discussions to offer contributions on behalf of FOSI, and report important updates and connections back to the policy team.
  • Track important news, blogs, and resources in the trust & safety space and emerging technology as a whole.
  • Interact with FOSI member companies in person and virtually. 
  • Discover new organizations and people in the online safety space and share relevant resources with the team.

 

Qualifications
  • Graduate student with a policy-related focus 
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and G Suite

 

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

 

  • A resume
  • A cover letter describing their interest and relevant experience
  • A writing sample demonstrating research and analytical skills (policy or tech-focused preferred)

 

Applications will be accepted at fosi@fosi.org on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected. The internship starts on September 8th and goes until December 11th, 2026. The compensation is $20 per hour, 2 days a week, in-person based out of our Downtown DC office location, and 1 remote day. Metro benefits and a lunch stipend are included.