Executive Fellowship 2025-2026

Formed in the wake of the 2008 crisis, Americans for Financial Reform is working to lay the foundation for a strong, stable, and ethical financial system – one that serves the economy and the nation as a whole, rather than a select few, and we are looking for bright interns to join the fight!

Our Vision: A world where the rules that govern the economy center human needs and help all families and communities to flourish.

Our Mission: Fighting to create a financial system that deconstructs inequality and systemic racism and promotes a just and sustainable economy.

To apply:

Please send a resume, a cover letter, a brief writing sample, and three references to internships@ourfinancialsecurity.org and specify that your application is for the Executive Fellowship. Please note that we are unable to hire interns from California.

Please submit all applications by Friday, November 21, 2025

Executive Fellowship (2026-2027)

This internship is a year-long, part-time, paid position. The Executive Fellow will work closely alongside the Operations Coordinator, who will provide management and training for the position. Together, these roles provide a range of organizational, operational, and logistical support to the COO and the organization. This role includes being in regular contact with people outside AFR/AFREF’s staff, such as coalition members, the Board of Directors, vendors and service providers, and other partners or event participants. An ideal candidate will be attentive to email, organized, proactive, thorough with follow-up, and able to juggle multiple projects at once. Location in the Washington, DC area is preferred but not essential. Availability during business hours is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities for the Executive Fellow:

• Curate, edit, and format quarterly reports detailing AFR/AFREF’s work for the Board of Directors and staff
• Provide logistical and technological support for events, including assistance in the planning, coordination, and production of events, such as AFR/AFREF’s annual staff retreat
• Provide organizational support for AFR/AFREF operations, such as updating the website, maintaining organizational systems
• Attend meetings contingent to supporting ongoing objectives
• Prepare materials for board meetings
• Complete special projects for the Board of Directors, COO, and Co-Executive Directors.
• Update organizational forms and resources

Qualifications for all internships:

Ideal candidates must have a strong commitment to racial justice, economic justice, and social justice. They should have excellent written and oral communication skills, and high proficiency with general office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred). Candidates must also be detail-oriented, with solid judgment and good relationship-building skills.

Compensation:

AFR Ed Fund offers interns compensation of $17.95/hour, together with stimulating, soul-satisfying work, and a crash course in public-interest advocacy, financial regulation, communications, and coalition building. Academic credit is available as well.