Foundation Internship - Spring 2027

U.S. Chamber of Commerce•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation offers a substantive internship for current college or graduate students and individuals who graduated within the past six months. Interns support Foundation initiatives and may gain experience across teams focused on education, workforce development, economic opportunity, community resilience, communications, and operations. Based on organizational needs and each candidate’s background and interests, interns may be matched with one or more teams. Intern responsibilities typically include research, drafting memos, and event planning and coordination, though specific duties vary by department and semester. Interns also participate in professional development and networking programming, including company-wide meetings and social events, discussions with senior executives, and resume review and interview preparation workshops. The internship is expected to run from February 1 through April 9, 2027. It is a paid, part-time hybrid internship, with interns required to work in the office at least three days per week at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. Fully remote applicants will not be considered. Interns arrange their own housing if needed. Students may receive academic credit if they meet their school’s criteria. Applicants must have U.S. work authorization; candidates with CPT and/or OPT may apply.

Requirements

Be a current college or graduate student, or have graduated within the past six months.
Have U.S. work authorization; candidates with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and/or Optional Practical Training (OPT) are eligible.
Work in person at the Washington, D.C. headquarters at least three days per week; fully remote applicants will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and draft memos; specific assignments vary by department and semester.
Plan and coordinate events, as assigned.
Support Foundation initiatives across teams, potentially including Civics, Workforce, Global Resilience, Early Childhood & K12 Education, Foundation Events, Incubator, Foundation Strategy & Operations, and Hiring Our Heroes.
Participate in professional development and networking programming, including company-wide meetings, social events, executive discussions, and resume review and interview preparation workshops.