The National Organization for Women is the largest grassroots organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of thousands of contributing supporters and members in chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since its founding in 1966, NOWs purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life. Each semester NOW interns participate in a wide range of activities that provide them with the tools and knowledge to become activist leaders, such as: – Frequent opportunities to organize and attend Congressional and U.S. Supreme Court hearings, press conferences, demonstrations, and rallies – Writing blog posts about current feminist and social justice issues – Attending NOW 101s: workshops with staff focusing on feminist issues and professional development – Lobbying members of Congress to support key legislation – Engaging with NOWs grassroots members – *Summer interns attend and staff NOWs annual conference President’s Office and PAC (Political Action Committee) Presidents Office and PAC interns will learn firsthand how a grassroots activist organization works by working directly with NOWs Coordinator of Presidents Office and Political Director. – Attend meetings relating to NOWs strategic planning, policies, and initiatives – Assist in planning rallies and any other NOW events – Play an integral role in the internship vetting, interviewing, and hiring process – Research candidates records on womens rights issues and process endorsement requests – Attend PAC related meetings – Interns will have the opportunity to be involved with NOWs PAC organizing