Spring 2027 FDD Action Advocacy Internship
About The Position
FDD Action is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization that works with policymakers to advance a robust U.S. foreign policy that strengthens national security, counters adversaries, and supports allies. It provides Congress with actionable insights and legislative solutions, including through the NDAA and appropriations processes. Its areas of expertise include sanctions, counterterrorism, arms sales, combating antisemitism, and addressing foreign influence in education. FDD Action seeks full-time and part-time advocacy interns for Spring 2027 to work at the intersection of research, strategy, and legislative action. Interns will be embedded in congressional projects, analyzing national security challenges and tracking policy debates on Capitol Hill. Issue areas include Iran and Israel, Russia and Ukraine, China, sanctions and export controls, defense policy, and countering foreign malign influence and activities. Interns will contribute to efforts to shape policies being developed in Congress. Interns will develop communications and messaging skills through writing, editing, and strategic communication work, and gain insight into communicating complex policy objectives to policymakers and stakeholders. The organization provides dedicated mentorship and career guidance, including educational sessions with issue-area experts and FDD Action staff. The organization offers stipends and can assist students seeking academic credit, subject to stipend eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- At least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- A relevant course of study and completed coursework in at least one of the following fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, or Political Science.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, and basic Excel skills.
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Detail-oriented and self-starting, with strong research skills and a genuine interest in how policy and communications intersect.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience on Capitol Hill is a plus, but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to FDD Action's NatSec Roundup, its weekly publication for congressional staffers.
- Support the advocacy team in producing Action Alerts and Policy Alerts in support of endorsed legislation, letters, and policies.
- Help craft social media content that advances FDD Action's policy priorities.
- Monitor and track important national security developments and breaking events.
Benefits
- Stipends, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Assistance for students seeking academic credit.
- Dedicated mentorship and career guidance, including educational sessions with issue-area experts and FDD Action staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
