SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER Next Gen Leadership NEXT GEN INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY INTERNSHIP

The Wiesenthal Government Advocacy Internship will expose students to public policy, legislation, and advocacy to combat antisemitism, fight bigotry and stereotyping and ensure proper legal and de-facto treatment of minority communities.

Wiesenthal Government Advocacy Interns will:

- Receive hands-on experience through internship placements in the offices of local & state legislators and governmental agencies.

- Participate in weekly intensive workshops with elected officials, top lobbyists, coalition builders, and high-level Jewish communal leaders to develop the skills necessary to become effective activists.

- Be partnered with mentors who shape front-line policy decisions to gain insight and guidance from an insider perspective.

- Receive a stipend of $1,500 upon completion of the program.

Applications are now open for the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Summer 2025 Next Gen International Advocacy Internship. Modeled after its highly successful sister program, the Wiesenthal Government Advocacy Internship, this program will introduce selected participants to the mechanics of international policy making and development of next generation communal leaders who can have a true impact on that stage. The program will be based in New York City and open to all college and graduate level students.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 3, 2025 To apply please go to: wiesenthal.com/IAIP2025