Spring Internship 2026 - Democracy Program at Bipartisan… · Washington

Summary: Bipartisan Policy Center’s Democracy Program works to strengthen the foundations of free, fair, and representative democracy through research, policy recommendations, and civic engagement. The intern will support project staff through writing and research, event planning, news and congressional activity tracking, blogging, and communications activities across democracy-focused projects.

Responsibilities:
- The intern will work with project staff on writing and research, event planning, tracking news, and congressional activity, blogging, and communications activities. Specific responsibilities will be determined based on the successful candidate’s interests and the needs of the projects

Required Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school or a recent graduate
- Strong research and writing skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- An interest in government and institutional reform
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Interns must be rising juniors or above
- Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program or a recent graduate
- Please note that our Spring internship will be in person
- Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States

Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Spring

Benefits: $3,000 stipend for ten weeks of work