Top 43 Political campaign internship Jobs in Washington, Dc

Fall 2026 Internship
Rock the Vote —Washington, DC
- From $18.40 an hour
- Remote
- Research
- JavaScript
- Internship
Fall Internship, Advocacy & Strategic Alliances
PHRMA —Washington, DC
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Office
- Internship
- Communication skills
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Intern, Political Affairs - Fall 2026
Humane World for Animals —Washington, DC
- $18.55 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Military
Communications Intern
Red Edge —Arlington, VA
- In person
- Internship
- Entry level
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Fall Internship, Public Affairs
PHRMA —Washington, DC
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Office
- Internship
- Communication skills
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Communications Intern
Groundwork Collaborative —Washington, DC
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- 18 years or older
- Research
- Office
- Opportunities for advancement
Intern, Political Affairs - Fall 2026
Humane Society Legislative Fund —Washington, DC
- $18.55 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Military
Editorial Intern
National Journal —Washington, DC
- $20 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Office
- Internship
3d
Communications & Social Strategy Intern
American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) —Washington, DC
- Email
- Research
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
Public Affairs Intern
Association of Equipment Manufacturers —Washington, DC
- $18.40 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- Internship
- Communication skills
6h
Brand Protection Intern
American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) —Washington, DC
- Email
- Databases
- US work authorization
- Internship
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
International Policy Fellow
Bread For The World, Inc —Washington, DC
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Office
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
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CNN Newsgathering and Political Internships: DC - Fall 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery —Washington, DC
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Office
- US work authorization
Intern, Global Communications & Journalism
Meridian International Center —Washington, DC
- $18.40 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Boeing Summer 2027 Internship Program (Paid) - Government Operations and Sustainability
Boeing —Arlington, VA
- $40,000 - $80,000 a year
- Seasonal
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- Finance
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
9d
Account Coordinator, Integrated Communications (Impact)
BerlinRosen —Washington, DC
- $66,300 a year
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Opportunities for advancement
Human Resources Intern
DSPolitical —Washington, DC
- $17.95 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Research
- Organizational skills
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Digital Associate, Ads
FP1 Strategies —Arlington, VA
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
8d
Junior Data Analyst — Legis1
Sunwater Capital —North Bethesda, MD
- $65,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- SQL
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
7d
External Affairs Intern (Fall 2026)
ClearPath —Washington, DC
- Google Workspace
- Marketing
- Office
Quick Apply
14d

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Fall 2026 Internship

Rock the Vote -
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Internship
From $18.40 an hour

Qualifications

Research

Full Job Description

As the largest, most diverse generation in our country’s history, young people have more power than ever to decide our future. It’s Rock the Vote’s mission to ensure they exercise that power by participating in the democratic process – and we need your help! We are a 501(c)(3) organization based out of Washington, DC that is committed to voting rights and equal access for each American at the ballot box.

Rock the Vote is seeking smart, energetic, passionate, and enthusiastic candidates to join our team as Fall 2026 Interns. This is a paid position and will be fully remote.

We are seeking a diverse applicant pool with experience/interest in any of the following areas:

Research and public policy
Voting rights and social justice issues
Civic engagement and partnerships
Social media, marketing, and events
Campaigns and elections

Responsibilities:

Each intern’s responsibilities will be developed based on their experience, interests, and organizational need, and may include any combination of the following:

Managing constituency communications, including fielding questions about registration and election deadlines and processes;
Creating interesting and informative social media content (with an emphasis on video content) on relevant issues;
Drafting explainers, statements, emails, fact sheets, and press kit materials;
Blogging about timely and relevant political issues;
Assisting to develop creative activations/programs that support Rock the Vote’s mission;
Coordinating voter education with partner organizations;
Developing and maintaining a variety of resources to engage and educate young people about elections and voting rights issues;
Supporting the civic technology program by researching and outreaching to strategic partners and evaluating tools for needed improvements;
Creating descriptive and creative ads to improve our SEO;
Inventorying Rock the Vote’s art assets to maximize content creation and distribution;
Expanding Rock the Vote’s volunteer program to ensure we are maximizing impact and adding capacity to our team;
Additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate is a top performer who brings high levels of energy and enthusiasm, works well independently and with diverse teams, and has a demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead projects. Qualifications should include:

A proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite;
The ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
Strong critical thinking skills;
Being a self-starter who can collaborate actively with other team members;
Leadership and achievement in academic, professional, extracurricular, or volunteer settings;
The ability to work effectively with diverse team members and communities;
An attention to detail, organizational skills, and the abilities to learn fast and multitask;
Being good humored, independent, and flexible (creativity helps too!);
An affinity for youth civic engagement;
A passion for Rock the Vote’s mission and goals.

In your application, please make a special note if you have experience with:

Journalism, communications, and/or public relations;
Elections and/or campaigns;
Research and/or policy;
Social media and/or communications;
Video production;
Event planning and/or fundraising;
Developing and/or setting up new projects and programs;
HTML, CSS, SEO, JavaScript, PHP, Bootstrap, Photoshop, or UI/UX Design.

Hours and Compensation:

Interns will work up to 29 hours per week and will be paid Washington, DC’s hourly minimum wage ($18.40/hour at the time of this listing).

How to Apply:

Please email [email protected] with a cover letter, resume, contact information for 2-3 references, and responses to the questions below, all compiled into one pdf document. Please include “Fall 2026 Intern” in the subject line.

Questions for Intern Applicants:

What issues are you most passionate about?

Tell us the story of voting in your first election. Haven’t voted yet? Tell us what you’re looking forward to when you vote for the first time.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Preference will be given to those who apply on or before Wednesday August 12th, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Rock the Vote is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking for a diverse applicant pool and strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, and students from low-income and working-class backgrounds to apply.

Research has shown that women and members of historically marginalized groups often only apply to jobs when they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications. We are committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and diverse organization and we strongly desire applicants with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds: even if you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every qualification listed, we still encourage you to reach out and apply.

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