The ENACT Corps
What is the ENACT Corps?
ENACT is offering a summer supervised internship opportunity for Brandeis undergraduate students to gain hands-on work experience in the following areas: 1) research, 2) advocacy, and 3) policy. ENACT rebuilds trust in our government institutions by training our young people to create and advocate for data driven policies and engage in civil discourse. Students will be supervised by both the internship site supervisor as well as Assistant Director of Research at ENACT, Charlotte Powley. The internship will run for approximately eight weeks, from the week of June 1st through July 24th, with a commitment of approximately 30 hours per week, Monday through Thursday. While the position will primarily be in person, up to 25% of the work (one of the four days) could be completed remotely. Additionally, Charlotte Powley will meet with students as a group once per week for workshops on career advising and professionalism (Fridays 12-2pm). The internship includes a stipend of $4,500 for students (compensated by ENACT).
Applications for the ENACT Corps are due Sunday March 1st at 11:59pm.
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- Complete of all required deliverables (as determined by internship site supervisor)
- Meet with internship supervisor once per week
- Engage in professional and timely communication
- Work 30 hours per week for 8 weeks during the summer; four days per week (Monday-Thursday) at ENACT selected internship site
- Engage in professional mentorship workshops with ENACT staff member one day per week (Fridays from 12-2pm)
- Work in person (with the potential of 25% remote - to be determined with employer)
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- Q: How many interns per site?
A: Ideally one intern per site
- Q: What type of work might ENACT Corps interns do?
A: Research existing policies, create awareness raising campaigns (social media graphics), create surveys and/or assessment instruments, attend policy hearings and events, speak with constituents about policies, etc.
- Q: Is there flexibility in the timeline?
A: Set timeline: 6/1/26-7/24/26
- Q: Will this be an annual program?
A: Yes!
- Q: What is the deadline for employers to let ENACT know if they can host an intern?
A: No later than February 15th. Please reach out to Charlotte Powley at cpowley@brandeis.edu
- Q: I am an employer and have an internship available but it is virtual, can we still participate?
A: Unfortunately, no; we really want interns to have an in person experience to grow their skills and interact with others in person.
- Q: Who are some previous ENACT Corps Summer Internship employers?
A: In the past, we have placed students at a Massachusetts State Senator’s Office, Massachusetts State Representatives’ Offices, The Office of the State Auditor, Our Bodies Ourselves, and the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus.
Summer 2026 ENACT Corps Application
ENACT Corps Summer 2026 Employer Interest Form
