About the role#
The Arts Action Fund (AAF) Intern supports grassroots advocacy, membership engagement, and voter education during a midterm election cycle. This role provides exposure to the intersection of nonprofit leadership, federal policy, and political engagement. You will help the team expand its capacity while gaining insight into national arts advocacy strategy and mobilization efforts. This is a full-time, paid internship running for 12 weeks during the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support the preparation of materials for candidate surveys, congressional voting records, and election planning.
- Develop ArtsVote voter education materials and engagement strategies.
- Research and prepare resources for the Arts Policy Vote and voter mobilization.
- Plan and execute virtual civic engagement programs and webinars.
- Grow the national membership network and update information in the Salesforce database.
- Assist with membership communications, renewal outreach, and tracking advocacy participation.
- Summarize federal actions that impact the arts.
- Conduct research to support programming and rapid-response advocacy.
- Participate in cross-departmental meetings to align organizational strategies.
- Contribute to strategic projects focused on membership growth for the 2027-2028 election cycle.
What you'll need#
- A commitment to the AAF mission, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- A passion for arts, research, civic engagement, and public policy.
- Current status as an undergraduate, graduate student, or recent college graduate in fields like public policy, political science, communications, or arts administration.
- High school graduates, mid-career professionals, or those transitioning careers are also encouraged to apply.
- Strong writing, proofreading, and research skills with the ability to translate complex policy into clear language.
- Experience or interest in GOTV campaigns, grassroots organizing, or voter engagement.
- Comfort using digital tools including Canva, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service mindset.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Washington, DC, or can be performed remotely.
- You must be eligible to work in and reside within the United States.
- You must be available to work 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
- You must commit to the full 12-week program.
- You must be able to attend the in-person AFTACON 2027 conference in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 7 to June 11, 2027.
About Americans for the Arts
Americans for the Arts is a non-profit organization focused on arts advocacy and education in the United States. It operates out of Washington, D.C. The organization supports local communities by creating opportunities for arts participation. It maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees. Its work spans research, policy, and leadership development.
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