Fall 2026 DNC Technology Internship

Democratic National Committee•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The DNC Technology department is accepting applications for our Fall 2026 Internship Program. This is a unique opportunity for future leaders to gain real-life, hands-on experience in Democratic political technology, learn and experience industry data & analytics processes, strengthen their understanding of the political process, and prepare them for future political opportunities. The program will run from September 8, 2026 - November 13, 2026 and will be conducted in an in-person, hybrid, or remote format. Interns who are based in the Washington D.C. area will have an opportunity to perform in-person work for the DNC at the Democratic National Headquarters and DNC events. You must be located in the United States to apply for this internship. The DNC Internship Program provides a stipend of $3,000. Housing is not provided. During the upcoming term, interns are expected to work 20 hours per week. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2026. As an intern with DNC Tech, you will work on a project or projects designed to support the work of the overall Tech team and your own skills and experience. You will build your skills as a technology professional, in data analytics, engineering, or data science; software engineering; product; or supporting users of data and technology products, information technology, or security. You will participate in team meetings and work closely with mentor(s). In addition to working on project/s, you may work on a variety of additional tasks relevant to the team you’re interning with. As an intern with DNC Tech, you’ll learn a lot about the interesting ways in which technology intersects politics. As part of the internship program, you will also be expected to assist the DNC Operations team by attending weekly phone shifts and any mandatory onboarding/offboarding sessions. In addition, through the internship program, you will have opportunities to participate in grassroots organizing, assist at DNC functions, receive personal development training, and network with DNC leadership and staff. NOTE: The Data team at the DNC are fully remote teams. Tech interns may work from any contiguous US time zone. If working from AK or HI, you must be able to do work during either Pacific, Mountain, Central, or Eastern time working hours. You will arrange a schedule with a supervisor. Technology interns still have the opportunity to choose among in-person, hybrid, or remote work like every DNC intern, but be aware that your supervisor and mentors will likely be remote.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution). It is highly recommended that applicants complete at least one full term prior to submitting an application.
OR Graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the first day of the internship.
OR A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty, for any length of time, in the two years preceding the first day of the internship.
Commitment of 20 hours per week during the program.
Physically present in the United States to participate in this internship program.
Willingness to learn new things and comfort learning and problem-solving independently with mentor guidance.
Enjoy problem-solving and have strong communication skills.
Excited to learn about the ways that tech can support Democratic politics, and to work on things that help others.
For the data internship: Completed at least a semester, ideally two semesters, of computer programming-related courses, OR have equivalent experience. Familiarity with programming or spreadsheet software including Excel or Google Sheets.
For the cybersecurity internship: At least an entry-level skill-set in using MacBooks and Google Suite applications.
For the cybersecurity internship: Passion for technology and learning new things.
For the information technology internship: Completed at least a semester of computer information systems or equivalent courses in any of the following areas: computer engineering, networking, AI and machine learning, and operating systems.
For the information technology internship: General understanding of Google Suite / Workspace and Apple products.
For the information technology internship: Ability to be hands-on and lift up to 25lbs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in politics, e.g. using Votebuilder, or volunteering for a Democratic campaign.
For the data internship: Experience with SQL, Python, and R.
For the cybersecurity internship: Jamf administration experience: Policy Configuration, Patching.
For the cybersecurity internship: Network administration experience: Networking fundamentals. Firewalls and switch administration.

Responsibilities

Work on a project or projects designed to support the work of the overall Tech team and your own skills and experience.
Build skills as a technology professional in data analytics, engineering, or data science; software engineering; product; or supporting users of data and technology products, information technology, or security.
Participate in team meetings and work closely with mentor(s).
Work on a variety of additional tasks relevant to the team you’re interning with.
Assist the DNC Operations team by attending weekly phone shifts and any mandatory onboarding/offboarding sessions.
Participate in grassroots organizing.
Assist at DNC functions.
Receive personal development training.
Network with DNC leadership and staff.