Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) is a social welfare organization incorporated under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. HSLF works to pass animal protection laws at the state and federal level, to educate the public about animal protection issues, and to support humane candidates for office. Review our Frequently Asked Questions here. Review our financial statements here.

Most animal protection organizations are non-profit charities and, as such, are limited in their lobbying work. Even if you combine their spending on public policy lobbying, you’d find that the total is miniscule compared to that of our opponents. The NRA, for example, spends tens of millions of dollars each year on lobbying and political activity. Our other political opponents—including the American Farm Bureau, the National Pork Producers Council, Safari Club International, and Ringling Bros.—have huge war chests. We are at a distinct and often overwhelming disadvantage when we attempt to push sweeping and meaningful reforms.

HSLF was formed in 2004 as a separate lobbying affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States. As a 501(c)(4) lobbying organization, HSLF can engage in more public policy work, build an army of trained activists, and compete with other groups that have long been operating at a different level. HSLF may not be able to match its opponents dollar for dollar, but it will be more aggressive and more effective. That means more lobbyists at the state and federal levels, more ballot initiatives, and more victories for animals.

HSLF publishes the Humane Scorecard, which tracks the voting records of members of Congress, as well as a Voter Guide, which makes recommendations for supporting humane candidates. Please join HSLF as we take our legislative activity to a whole new level and push forward a wide range of reforms for animals. It’s time to get political for animals.

HSLF SEEKS WEB DEVELOPER INTERN

The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) currently seeks a Web Developer intern. The HSLF is a separate lobbying affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), which seeks to pass humane laws. As a 501(c)(4), HSLF also engages in political activity and works to elect humane lawmakers. This is an excellent opportunity for students with a technical background, along with an interest in political science, legislative activity or politics.

The Web Developer intern will assist our Manager of Online Communications with a number of technical tasks. Ideal candidates should have as many of the following skills as possible:

• Proficient in HTML and CSS
• Experience with JavaScript or JQuery
• Experience on several design platforms (e.g. Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, etc.)
• Web graphic design
• Web multimedia knowledge
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills

Students of all backgrounds, and with an interest in animal protection, are encouraged to apply. This is an unpaid internship. Interns may work full-time or part-time and can arrange to receive course credit. Superior candidates will demonstrate flexibility and an aptitude for working in a fast-paced environment, as well as a willingness to take on a variety of projects with minimal supervision. Strong writing skills are also needed.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Scott Tucker at stucker@hslf.org.


HSLF INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE

The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF), a separate lobbying affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and a 501(c)(4), which seeks to pass animal protection laws at the state and federal level, to educate the public about animal protection issues, and to support humane candidates for office, is looking for interns to assist our staff with a number of tasks. These tasks range from political research and fundraising event support to legislation and general administration work. Interns have the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of how the legislative process, political activity, and animal protection issues intersect.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, researching legislation and political races as needed, utilizing websites to learn and report on legislative information and tracking, lobbying data and analysis, and election and campaign analysis, helping with event planning and attending events, assisting with various administrative tasks, and assisting with political activity including the compilation and review of copy for mail, email and press releases.

No specific academic major is required; however, interns must currently be enrolled in college or have at minimum a bachelor's degree. This is an excellent opportunity for students with a background or major in political science or law, or anyone with a passion for making a difference in the lives of animals. Ideal candidates will have strong writing, critical thinking, and research skills, the ability to demonstrate flexibility, an aptitude for working in a fast-paced environment, as well as a willingness to take on a variety of projects with the ability to work independently or as a team.

Minimum time commitment is approximately 28 hours per week for 12 weeks, however other schedules will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This internship is unpaid; however, course credit can be arranged. Interns must pass a criminal background check and sign a waiver and release of liability. Work is located in our Washington, D.C., office.

To apply, fill out an application. Note: You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resumé with this application.