Governance Program, Summer Internship
About The Position
BPC's Summer Internship Program BPC has a robust spring internship program. Interns work full time and will receive a $6,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be a rising Junior or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program or a be recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with project analysts and staff in various capacities. Our Summer Internship program runs from June 1 to August 7, 2026. Please note that this summer internship is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, with on-site work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at BPC’s office at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Relocation assistance will not be provided. Project Description 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, foster collaboration, and addressing 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 three fields: Elections, Structural Democracy, and Governing and Civics. The Governance Program is seeking one intern to support the following project areas: Elections 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 The Structural Democracy 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. Governing and Civics Project The American Congressional Exchange (ACE) enable members of Congress from opposite parties to visit each other’s districts and build the trust essential for bipartisan collaboration. Its goal is to facilitate collaborative, bipartisan problem-solving in our highly partisan and polarized political environment. Applicants are encouraged to review the three project areas within the Governance Program prior to applying.
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
Responsibilities
- Assist with research for the three 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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