KIP Summer 2025 - Administrative Intern - Marijuana Policy Project Foundation

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 10-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the country tackling some of our nation’s most pressing challenges. Throughout your internship with a partner organization, Stand Together Fellowships hosts virtual professional development sessions every Thursday from 1-5 pm ET, wherein you will be mentored by seasoned professionals as you craft a capstone project on the topic that matters most to you.  Interns will receive either a $5,500 or $3,300 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (28 hours/week).

Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance!

MPPF (Marijuana Policy Project Foundation), the foremost cannabis policy reform organization  in the United States, is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. Based out of our D.C. office, this high-impact position is ideal for a driven and skillful team player who is motivated by the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of one of today’s most exciting and evolving policy areas.

Being a part of MPPF today means positively contributing to causes as diverse as criminal justice reform, patients’ rights, racial justice, civil liberties, and good governance — with outcomes that are touching countless lives and transforming communities devastated by decades of misguided prohibitionist policies.

The Administrative Assistant’s main responsibility is to assist the Administrative and Human Resources departments at MPPF with completing a variety of clerical duties including but not limited to redirecting inquiries to appropriate staff members, filling/scanning documents, and processing incoming correspondence. Other important tasks include conducting research on nonprofit best practices and coordinating with other departments to achieve optimal success regarding matters of internal operations.

This position requires close attention to detail, the ability to multi-task efficiently, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience in data maintenance is preferred but not required.

This role prefers in person, DC work, but open to remote candidates.

Responsibilities

Operations Administration (50%)

●  Performing clerical tasks such as filing, scanning documents into an electronic system and making copies of documents

●  Assist in the maintenance of databases, including entering data

●  Process incoming and outgoing correspondence

●  Answer and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff member

●  Research and compile data: such as HR practices, legal compliance, and other related research

●  Support the Operations Coordinator with projects as needed

General Administrative Support (50%)

●  Assist leaders with requests for mail lists, surveys, and other requests as needed

●  Assist with organizing event logistics, printing materials for in-person events, and shipping them when needed

●  Assist with mobilizing impacted individuals in key states and districts by collecting constituent feedback and stories

●  Assist with other projects as assigned, including gathering data on pertinent policy issues, responding to internal and external inquiries, Excel spreadsheet preparation, office management tasks, coordinating with staff in other departments, etc

• Commitment to the mission of the Marijuana Policy Project, appreciation for community nonprofits, and support for the organization's strategic goals
• Strong customer-service orientation
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in English (verbal and written, online and in social media)
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Maintain high professional ethical standards
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Take pride in responding quickly to all inquiries and requests
• Impeccable follow-through skills
• Intermediate to advanced skills with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint/Keynote
• Familiarity with Mac and other Apple products a plus

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