Winter-Spring 2027 Internship

Groundwork Collaborative•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Groundwork Collaborative is hiring interns for its Policy, Advocacy, and Research vertical and its Communications vertical. Interns will gain hands-on experience with a dynamic team advancing progressive economic policies. The internship runs January 11 through May 15, 2027, with a flexible period and scheduling that can accommodate students. The ideal candidate can work part-time (20 hours per week) or full-time. This is a hybrid internship, with in-person work on Mondays and Wednesdays at the office near Dupont Circle. Interns are compensated at $22.00 per hour and are eligible for health leave accrued at 3.33 hours per pay period. Policy interns research economic and policy issues, draft policy materials, monitor legislative and regulatory developments, analyze data, and support policy events. Communications interns support background research, external communications, polling and narrative strategy, and analysis of press reach across media platforms. Applicants should submit a resume, a cover letter describing their interest in Groundwork and a specific internship (policy or communications), and a short writing sample through the web portal. Materials may be combined into one file because the platform accepts only one upload. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selected candidates will complete a writing assessment and interview in early November, with final decisions communicated in early December.

Requirements

Be a current student enrolled at a two- or four-year university studying economics, public policy, political science, communications, journalism, or another relevant field, depending on the internship.
Have strong research and writing skills and be able to translate complex policy issues into accessible language for the Policy internship.
Be eager to learn about progressive economic policies, federal policymaking, and legislative advocacy for the Policy internship.
Be detail-oriented and comfortable working with data, reports, and policy documents for the Policy internship.
Have strong writing skills and experience writing for varied audiences for the Communications internship.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Have exceptional attention to detail, including editing, proofreading, and ensuring accuracy and consistency in written materials for the Communications internship.
Be committed to a just, inclusive, and resilient economy that delivers opportunity and dignity for all.

Nice To Haves

Experience drafting content for social media channels.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on key economic and policy issues, including housing, consumer protection and corporate power, labor, taxation, and public investment.
Draft policy memos, briefing materials, and research summaries.
Track relevant legislative and regulatory developments.
Analyze data and compile findings into accessible formats, including charts and graphs.
Assist with research and drafting for fact sheets, op-eds, reports, and policy briefs.
Support policy-related event planning and coordination.
Conduct background research on relevant issue areas for the communications team.
Assist with preparing and disseminating periodic press releases and other external-facing materials.
Provide administrative support to the Communications team, including attending events and maintaining catalogs of team materials.
Assist with polling research and question drafting, synthesize findings, and support dissemination to press, Hill, and partner audiences.
Track and analyze press reach, including on social media and new media platforms and through internal press management systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.