The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is a trailblazing non-profit organization committed to propelling the cause of high-level family child care to new heights. Our tireless efforts are dedicated to advancing the field of family child care through education, advocacy, and unwavering support, empowering educators and promoting best practices that enrich the lives of children and their families.

NAFCC stands tall as the foremost national organization committed to advancing the cause of high-level home-based child care, providing a supportive and vibrant community for family child care educators nationwide.

NAFCC champions the interests of the family child care profession at the national level, serving as a powerful and persuasive voice that amplifies the concerns and aspirations of family child care educators.

We empower our members with a rich array of resources, comprehensive training, and prestigious accreditation, enabling them to deliver unparalleled care and education to the children in their communities.

At NAFCC, we passionately believe that every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, deserves a bright and fulfilling future. We are on a mission to make high-quality early childhood education accessible to every child, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive in school and beyond.

Position Overview:

The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to support the Policy & Public Affairs team in finalizing a national dashboard tracking FCC-friendly environments. The intern will assist with visual presentation of data, dashboard maintenance, and preparation of materials to support training and policy outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with creating data visualizations and charts for reporting
• Maintain real-time updates in an internal policy dashboard
• Format and prepare policy briefs for publication and presentation
• Support logistics and prep for stakeholder trainings
• Assist with organization of source materials, citations, and internal records
• And other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate student in Public Policy, Political Science, Data Science, Communications, or related fields
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity with G-Suite, Monday.com, Canva, Excel, or basic data tools preferred
• Interest in grassroots leadership, early education, or social policy a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Spanish/English bilingual a plus

Work Environment:

• Remote position with scheduled virtual check-ins and mentoring
• Collaborative team culture, mission-driven environment

To Apply: Submit a resume, brief cover letter, and examples of visual or written work to policy@nafcc.org. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.