FPF seeks legal, policy, and technical interns to support the US Policy team and its policy staff. The US policy team engages in a wide variety of issue areas related to the intersection of privacy, emerging technology, and evolving commercial business practices. This includes, for example, researching and analyzing the impact of new technologies, advising companies on emerging data practices, engaging with policymakers and partners, and conducting a variety of legal, technical, and policy research and thought leadership. Issue portfolios may include - but are not limited to - Big Data and the Internet of Things, connected cars, online advertising, mobile location data use, smart cities, deidentification standards, algorithms, artificial intelligence (AI/ML), biometrics, and emerging regulation (law).

We welcome students of any post-graduate professional or academic background - the only "must have" is an interest in privacy and data protection.

Applications are accepted all year on a rolling basis. We are currently reviewing applications for Summer 2023 (we recommend applying by December 16 to ensure consideration for Summer). However, all candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until positions are filled).

To apply, please submit your 1) resume and 2) a cover letter explaining your interest in working for FPF and the subjects or issue areas you are most interested in.

Internship Structure:

• Summer: Typically, FPF's summer interns participate in a 10-week Internship Program in Washington, DC, that is full-time (40 hours/week) and runs from mid-May to mid-August, and are expected to come into the office at least three days per week. Exceptional candidates may be able to work remotely.
• Fall and Spring: Fall and Spring interns are expected to be available for roughly a 10-week period, typically part-time (10+ hours/week), and typically with flexible start and end dates depending on the student's academic calendar. In-person internships are encouraged, although there is greater flexibility during the Fall and Spring for remote work.

Compensation: Interns may either complete their internship for school credit or be paid at a rate of $20/hour during the Spring and Fall semesters. Summer interns are paid at a rate of $2,500 per month, pro-rated for partial months of work.

FPF is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that supports employees professionally and personally through our employment practices and benefits offerings. We encourage applications from individuals who represent a variety of backgrounds based on sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, and other factors protected by law. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please reach out to HR@fpf.org.