Fall 2025 Consumer Financial Justice Internship

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. Please note that we are unable to hire residents from the state of California.

Please submit all applications by Friday, July 11, 2024

The Consumer Financial Justice Policy and Campaigns Internship will work with the Consumer Policy Counsel and the Consumer Financial Justice Field Manager to learn about and address financial and regulatory issues at the state and federal level related to consumer protection. We fight for fair rules and equal treatment for consumers, against lenders who earn profit by taking advantage of people and we promote a strong, effective Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Having knowledge and experience with X, BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok platforms is a plus for this position.

Responsibilities for the Consumer Financial Justice Policy and Campaigns Intern will include:

• Staffing and attending meetings with coalition members, policymakers, and other stakeholders
• Developing - in collaboration with colleagues - and advancing AFR policy priorities in the areas of predatory lending (including junk fees), lending discrimination, debt collection, predatory fintech products and other abusive financial practices
• Writing policy memos, regulatory comment letters, reports, and other materials for a range of audiences, including coalition partners, regulatory staff, and Congressional offices.
• Analyzing and responding to policy proposals, legislation, and proposed rules
• Providing support and coordination for AFR’s issue task forces in these areas, including building the capacity of AFR’s coalition, facilitating collaboration, and developing and implementing strategies to advance our policy goals
• Providing support for a variety of coalition activities, including meetings, actions, briefings, virtual events petition deliveries, Congressional hearings, etc.
• Contributing to digital strategy and content for social media accounts
• Engaging in research to highlight the problems in consumer finance and especially drawing connections to the intersection of race, class, finance and politics
• Producing materials that collect and summarize important developments in consumer finance and predatory lending
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation for all internships:

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.