Science Policy Intern Jobs

American Physical Society

Location:
United States

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

16.00 - 20.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The part-time, temporary science policy intern supports the American Physical Society Government Affairs team by developing and implementing data analysis and visualization tools to inform policymakers and the broader APS community about priority issues. The intern monitors federal policies related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, equity, and other assigned areas; organizes and presents information on these topics; and contributes to federal science policy analysis in support of APS activities, including those of the Physics Policy Committee, the Panel on Public Affairs, and the APS Board Executive Committee.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and perform data analysis in consultation with the science policy manager
Create data visualization tools to support Government Affairs (GA) in consultation with the science policy manager and the director of public affairs
Assist the science policy manager in educating policymakers and other audiences on federal science policy initiatives that affect the physics community, including those related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and equity
Help develop advocacy materials for GA
Provide logistical and administrative support to the science policy manager as needed
Communicate regularly with the science policy manager
Collaborate with the director of public affairs, GA staff, Office of External Affairs staff, other APS staff, APS members, and colleagues at peer organizations
Contribute to office projects within the science policy portfolio
Stay current on GA policy priorities, positions, and activities as needed to carry out responsibilities independently
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
equivalent work experience may be considered in place of a degree
Minimum of one year relevant work experience and/or two years of college, university, and/or higher education coursework is required
College, university, and/or higher education coursework completion in physical science and/or public policy and/or data science or related/relevant fields is preferred
Proficient in using data visualization tools and techniques, web-based tools preferred
Proficient data analysis and visualization skills
Experience using Google Colab, looker studio, and BigQuery preferred
Proficient in Google Suite
Proficient in analyzing data, using MS excel or other tools
Proficient in python preferred
Proficient in SQL preferred
Strong organization, documentation, and prioritization skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to adapt to quickly changing schedules
Ability to work well with interdepartmental teams as well as independently

Nice to have:

Experience using Google Colab, looker studio, and BigQuery
Proficient in python
Proficient in SQL

What we offer:

Remote First: The majority of staff work primarily from remote locations
APS allows flexible work hours

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

Remote work

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