Internships: Week of 10/10
Howdy! Does this kind of post look familiar to you…?
These are the kinds of posts that were the exact reason why I started this bulletin. It’s bizarre to me that some ✨ influencers✨ want you to comment your email…on a LinkedIn post…to get access to professional development or internship listings.
…so please keep sharing the bulletin to friends on the internship hunt since Brandon’s Internship Bulletin is anti-gatekeeping ❌
Also, unfortunately this week, I not only got behind (sorry…48 hours late) BUT also the post has become too long for email, since there are just too many positions. Keep an eye out next week for potentially some stylistic changes to cut down characters, but y’all will have to click extra today to see the full bulletin!
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Let’s dive into the internships ⬇️
Non-Profit and Private Sector Positions
Quick note: Because of email length limit, I’ve made the decision to cut some firms (bipartisan firms, CS, and arts positions). I also won’t be listing out all available positions anymore!
German Marshall Fund is hiring a fall 2024 transatlantic democracy working group trainee!
Dates: October to January, 20 hrs/week, pays $17.50/hr, hybrid
Apply here ASAP (rolling deadline)
The World Bank Treasury has a summer 2025 internship for juniors (graduating Dec 2025-Sep 2026).
Dates: May 27 to Aug 4, 2025
Full time; Paid $21.30/hr; in-person
Apply by October 13 here
National Grid Ventures is looking for a Summer 2025 intern for their Corporate Affairs team.
Dates: May 27 to August
Full-time; Paid $22-27/hr as an undergrad, $28-33/hr as a grad student
Apply by October 13 here
FHI 360 is an international development non-governmental organization hiring interns!
Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is hiring a Spring semester communications intern.
26-30 hrs/week; Paid $17.50/hr; In-person
Apply by Oct 13 here
The Nuclear Threat Initiative* is hiring interns.
10 weeks, 16 hrs/week minimum, pays $17.50/hr for undergrads, $19/hr for masters, in-person
Apply here by October 15
The Center for Economic and Policy Research is hiring a Fall 2024 International Program intern.
Dates: Oct to Dec 2024
Part or full-time; pays ~$18.90/hr; Hybrid/remote
Apply here by Oct 18, but rolling deadline
The Washington Office in Latin America is hiring interns for their Sally Yudelman internship program.
Dates: Mid-January to early June
20 hrs/week; pays $18/hr; Hybrid/remote
Apply by Oct 18, more details here
Fundraising, Comms, and Foreign Policy internships available
The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies is hiring office interns.
Dates: Jan 20 to April 11
15-20 hrs/week min; pays $17.50/hr; Hybrid or remote
Apply by Oct 18 here
CNN is hiring News Show Team interns.
Dates: Jan 27 to April 18
16-24 hrs/week in-person, pays $19/hr undergrad or $25/hr grad student; in-person
Apply by Oct 21 here
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, represents public and private corporations, trade associations, partnerships and nonprofits before the federal government and is looking for Spring 2025 interns.
~24 hours/week (three full days); pays $20/hr; Hybrid
Apply by Oct 23 here
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is hiring a bunch of Spring 2025 interns!
Dates: Jan 6 to May 9
30-40 hrs/week (some part-time); pays $17/hr undergrad, $18/hr with a bachelors, $19/hr grad students
Hybrid or remote; Apply by Oct 25, positions listed here
Generally upperclassman position
Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, is seeking Public Policy Interns for the winter of 2025 to work with the Public Policy practice groups.
Early January to Early May position
23-25 hours/week; $17.50/hr; Hybrid
Apply by Oct 25 at 5PM ET here
Council on Criminal Justice is a nonpartisan membership organization and think tank created to advance understanding of the criminal justice policy challenges. They’re hiring Spring 2025 interns.
Mid-January to Late April (15 weeks)
20 hours/week, $17.50/hr; Remote
Apply here by Nov 1 but rolling
Groundwork Collaborative fights for progressive economic policy and narrative change that builds accountable public power. They’re hiring Spring 2025 communications interns.
Spring semester position
20 hrs/week, $20/hr, Remote/hybrid
Apply here by Nov 1 but rolling
The Association of American Universities* is hiring Spring 2025 interns.
28 hrs/week; pays $17.50/hr; in-person
Apply here by Nov 1 but rolling
EMILYs List* is hiring Spring 2025 interns (12 different positions!).
Part or full time; pays $17.50/hr; Remote or hybrid
Apply here by Nov 10
Way to Win is a space for donors and organizers to come together and create strategies that build progressive power. They’re hiring a fall comms intern!
20+ hrs/week; pays $20/hr; Remote
Apply here, likely rolling deadline
Democracy International provides tech assistance, analytical services and project implementation for development partners. They’re hiring a bunch of fall interns!
20-35 hrs/week; pays $18/hr; Hybrid/remote in DC area
Positions all listed here, rolling deadline
The EFI Foundation is dedicated to harnessing the power of technology and policy innovation to accelerate the clean energy transition. They’re hiring Fall/Winter comms interns and fellows.
Part or full time; pays $20/hr or $27/hr (grad student fellows)
Apply here, assume rolling
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers. They’re hiring multiple internship positions for Spring 2025 and Summer 2025.
Unclear if part or full time; $25/hr; Hybrid
See positions here, presumably rolling deadline
Gravity Research, born of National Journal, is a custom research and insights organization. They’re hiring a Public Policy Research intern.
Fall or Spring position, unclear
Full time; pays $20/hr, need bachelor’s; Hybrid
Apply here, assume rolling
Exiger Government Solutions helps corporations, government agencies and banks manage risk and compliance. They are hiring a National Security & Intelligence Analyst intern.
Presumably Spring position
I’m guessing full time; likely pays well bc private sector
Remote/hybrid; Apply here, assume rolling
The Democratic Attorneys General Association is hiring Spring 2025 interns!
20 hrs/week; pays $250 stipend or $12.50/hr; In-person
Apply here and here for Video Prod, assume rolling
Noblis assists government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. They’re hiring multiple interns.
Mostly summer 2025 positions
Full time; pays $22-32.50/hr; Based in Reston, VA, DC, other offices or hybrid
Positions all listed here, assume rolling
Dow Jones is hiring a bunch of interns for summer 2025.
Full-time; pays $28.57/hr; Most based in NYC, LA, one DC position; hybrid
DC MarketWatch Bureau position here, apply by Nov 14 but rolling!
All positions listed here
ICF supports government and private-sector clients in their efforts to transition to a low-emission future. They’re hiring a bunch of interns this summer!
Full-time; pays well hopefully; Remote positions or hybrid/in-person in Reston, VA
All positions listed here, assume rolling
Save the Children* is a nonprofit focused on transforming childrens’ lives in the US and worldwide. They’re hiring a bunch of interns including government relations interns this Spring
Dates: Jan 27 to April 18
Part-time (up to 24 hrs/weekly); pays $17/hr and hybrid
All positions listed here, assume rolling deadline
The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations* is hiring general and comms Spring interns.
Part-time (18 hrs/weekly); pays a monthly stipend + remote
Details on applying located here, assume rolling deadline
The National Association for County & City Health Officials (NACCHO)* is hiring a Spring government affairs intern
20 hrs/week; hybrid; paid stipend
Apply here, assume rolling
The Center for a New American Security* is hiring research, comms, and a development intern!
Full-time; in-person; paid $1975/month
Apply here, assume rolling
The ACLU* is hiring a bunch of undergrad + grad interns!
Part or full time; 10-12 weeks in the Spring; hybrid/remote; $20/hr for undergrads and $24/hr for grad students
List of all positions here, assume rolling
Amtrak* is hiring Summer 2025 interns!
Full time; some yearlong internships; in-person; $17.50 to $35/hr + free Amtrak for duration of internship
List of all positions here, assume rolling
Hillternships & Government Internships
Hill Positions
This list is not comprehensive — just the ones publicly posted. Make sure you double check individual offices and committees for details on their internships! Click the buttons below to get the public bulletins for the House and Senate positions respectively. Assume all deadlines are rolling ✨
Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25) is hiring a spring legislative intern, apply by Oct 14, stipend available.
Sen. Ben Ray Luján* (NM) is hiring interns, apply by Oct 17.
Rep. Gabe Amo* (RI-01) is looking for Spring interns, apply by Oct 18.
Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) is hiring Spring interns, apply by Oct 18 here.
House Natural Resources Committee Dems* are hiring full time Spring interns, paying $3200/monthly. Apply by Oct 25 here.
Sen. Chris Murphy (CT) is hiring Spring interns, apply here by Oct 25.
Sen. Bernie Sanders* (VT) is hiring Spring interns, apply here by Oct 27.
Sen. Chris Coons (DE) is hiring a legislative intern working from Jan 8 to Jan 31, paid if there’s financial need. Apply by Oct 28.
Sen. Gary Peters (MI) is hiring paid, full-time Press, Digital, and Legislative interns for Spring 2025. Apply by Oct 31.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse* (RI) is hiring Spring interns. Apply here by Oct 31.
Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) is hiring Spring interns. Apply here by Nov 1.
Sen. Patty Murray* (WA) is hiring interns, apply here for the legislative position and here for the comms position by Nov 3.
Sen. Ed Markey* (MA) is hiring interns, apply here for leg, comms, and scheduling/ops positions by Nov 6.
Rep. Brad Sherman* (CA-32) is hiring Spring interns, apply by Nov 8, see info here.
Rep. Seth Moulton (MA-06) is hiring Spring interns, apply by Nov 10, stipend available.
He’s also hiring a paid full-time foreign policy fellow*, must be Pell Grant eligible or were Pell Grant eligible during undergrad. Grad students preferred, rolling deadline.
Rep. Shri Thanedar* (MI-13) is hiring Spring 2025 press/legislative interns and fellows, apply by Nov 15.
Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08) is hiring interns for Spring 2025, apply by Nov 15, stipend available.
Rep. Mike Levin* (CA-49) is hiring Winter/Spring press and legislative interns, apply by Nov 15.
Rep. Tim Kennedy* (NY-26) is hiring spring interns, rolling deadline.
Rep. Steve Cohen (TN-09) is hiring Spring 2025 interns, rolling deadline.
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) is looking for Spring 2025 Press and Legislative interns, with needs-based stipends for Pell Grant eligible students. Rolling deadline.
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Majority office* under Chair Sanders is hiring paid interns. Apply here, rolling deadline.
A “Northeastern” Democratic Senator* is seeking a Fall intern, must be available 9-5 on Fridays but part-time otherwise. See Senate bulletin for details!
Government Agency Positions
For government agency positions, GS (or CG)-3 means you’re a current sophomore, GS-4 means you’re a junior (or have an associate’s), and GS-5 means you’ve completed a bachelor’s degree! GS-7 means you are in your first year of grad school or graduated with a 3.0+ GPA. I’ve stopped re-explaining below to save on characters.
The Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of Fiscal Service* is looking for a travel systems technician GS-4 or GS-5 student trainee — apply here by tomorrow October 10.
The Food & Drug Administration* is hiring multiple GS-5 to GS-7 trainees — apply here by Friday, October 11.
The Department of Justice* is hiring a GS-7 psychology student trainee in their Bureau of Prisons — apply here by Friday, October 11.
The IRS is looking for a GS4-7 Criminal Investigation student trainee. Apply here by October 14.
The Farm Credit Administration is hiring a student trainee, apply here by October 14, should be in class of 2026.
$2000 stipend + federal pay and $10k signing bonus if you convert!!
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is hiring a management and program assistant student trainee, GS-5. Apply here by October 15 (or when there’s 100 applications).
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is hiring summer interns for 10 weeks between June and August. Must be a US citizen! Apply here by October 15, must be a sophomore next fall (class of 2026-2028) or enrolled in a graduate program.
Position based in Chantilly, VA
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is hiring a bunch of GS-4 student trainees (emergency mgmt, data analysis, financial mgmt, etc.), some remote positions! Apply here by October 16.
The DOJ’s Office of the Inspector General* is hiring a GS-4 or GS-5 accounting and budget intern. Apply here by October 17.
The Executive Office of the President’s Office of Management & Budget is hiring a GS-7 to GS-9 program examiner student trainee, apply here by October 17 (100 applicant cap)
They’re also hiring a GS-9 social science trainee, apply here by October 24
The Small Business Administration* is hiring a GS-5 HR trainee here and a GS 7-9 HR trainee here by Oct 21.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is hiring for their Director’s Financial Analyst Program — must have graduated or graduating in May 2025. Apply here by October 28, it’s a paid 2 year rotational program.
The US Trade and Development Agency is hiring 4 intern positions at GS-4 through GS-7 level all capped at 150 applications. Apply before October 31 or when the application closes — programs position, management operations position, Congressional & Public affairs position, and IT position.
The Department of Treasury is hiring for its two-year International Affairs Junior Fellowship — must have recently graduated with a bachelor’s! Apply here by October 31.
The US Government Accountability Office is hiring an undergraduate financial auditor intern, apply here by Nov 1 (or when 200 applications close). Graduate financial auditor position here.
The US Census Bureau* is hiring a ton of student trainees in management & program analysts, financial management, HR, and math/stats. Positions are mainly GS-4, except management & program analysis which is GS-5. See positions here, apply by Nov 4.
The Federal Reserve is hiring a bunch of Summer 2025 Intern positions and even a few year-round intern positions. Programs generally run for 10-12 weeks, full time, and are paid $26/hr minimum (potentially higher!)
All different kinds of positions available from Policy Planning & Strategy to Investigative internships to auditing to comms — link to apply here including all current positions
Rolling deadline
That’s it for this week’s internship bulletin. If you’ve made it to the end, one self-care tip of the week is to ride a bike downhill somewhere (if you’re in DMV area…try the Mt. Vernon Trail leaving Rosslyn). Trust. It’s healing.
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