Counterspark Internship - Summer 2026

Advanced Energy United • Washington, DC

34d • $18 - $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

Advanced Energy United seeks a proactive and detail-oriented Campaigns and Policy Intern to join our Counterspark team for our Summer 2026 program.

Requirements

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.); able to write for a general audience; interest in elections as they relate to clean energy policy

Nice To Haves

• Detail-oriented
• intellectually curious
• strong written and oral communication skills
• interest in advanced energy and/or public policy career

Responsibilities

• Research assigned policies and resources to help improve Counterspark's communications.
• Monitor and summarize legislation relevant to Counterspark’s work.
• Draft, review, and edit advocacy materials like talking points, emails, ads, and website content.
• Manage trackers and take notes on regular calls.
• Complete a summer-long assignment, guided by the Digital Director and Managing Director, that reflects learned experience during your time with United.
• Compile and analyze key statistics relating to email, ad, and social media performance.
• Support the Counterspark staff in executing a robust political and engagement strategy.
• Research campaigns and candidates the organization may support in 2026.
• Interns will work a hybrid schedule and therefore must be located in the DC, MD, VA area for the summer, a commutable distance to our DC office. A final project will be due from each intern and presented to the organization at the end of the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees