Election Protection Intern

About the role#

This internship offers an opportunity to support bipartisan democracy reform and gain hands-on experience in policy development, advocacy, and election administration. Interns work closely with the Policy team to defend free and fair elections and strengthen election systems. This is a part-time, paid position for the Fall 2026 semester.

What you'll do#

• Assist the team in implementing plans to advance bipartisan democracy reform and strengthen election administration systems.
• Conduct research on election-related policy, including redistricting, litigation, and evolving election laws.
• Monitor breaking news and investigate stories within the election space.
• Lead specific projects while providing regular progress updates to the team.
• Support organizational reach by creating content and assisting with outreach and list-building campaigns.
• Schedule and attend relevant meetings and public events, coordinating logistics and following up with stakeholders.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program or recent graduation.
• Demonstrated interest in policy development, political advocacy, and democracy reform.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Capacity to adapt to new projects and program needs.
• Passion for election protection and administration issue areas.

Location & details#

• Location: Washington, DC area preferred.
• Modality: Hybrid. On-site work in the Washington, DC office is expected on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for local interns. Remote options are available for residents of specific states: CA, CO, LA, MD, MA, MO, NJ, NC, RI, UT, and VA.
• Term: Fall 2026 (September 14 through December 18, 2026).
• Compensation: $18.40 per hour for 15–25 hours per week.