Governance Program, Fall Internship
About The Position
BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall interns work 18-20 hours per week and will receive a $3,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be juniors or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program, or a recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with policy analysts and staff in various capacities. The Governance Program works to strengthen voting processes, build trust in government, and support bipartisan leadership. We achieve these goals through three main approaches: advancing solutions to foster broad public trust in fully funded, well-run elections; strengthening institutions to be the most impactful by fostering debate and building broad coalitions; and convening lawmakers across party lines to build trust and foster collaboration to address the nation’s toughest challenges. Through actionable reforms and constructive dialogues, our work builds a better America with an effective, representative government and stronger communities. We work in two fields: Elections and Structural Democracy. The Governance Program is seeking one intern to support the Elections Project and the Structural Democracy Project. The Elections Project develops and advances durable bipartisan policy solutions to create secure, accessible, and trustworthy elections. Its goal is to foster public trust in our core democratic institutions by strengthening election infrastructure. The Structural Democracy Project aims to strengthen American democracy through effective, responsive institutions that foster debate, build broad coalitions, and deliver results. Its goal is to rebuild governing institutions that solve problems and electoral systems that reflect our diverse nation.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school or a recent graduate
- Strong research and writing skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- An interest in government and institutional reform
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Assist with research for the two main project areas
- Track relevant legislative activities at the state & federal levels
- Draft written materials on relevant policy research
- Support event planning & execution for the Governance team
- Provide ad hoc administrative support for internal and external convenings
- Additional responsibilities to be determined on candidate's interests
Benefits
- Interns will receive a $3,000 stipend for ten weeks of work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
