Legislative Intern

Issue One • Washington, DC

16h • $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

Issue One is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization that unites Republicans, Democrats, and independents to win game-changing federal reforms to fix our broken political system and create an inclusive democracy that works for everyone. Issue One educates the public and Congress to pass legislation to increase transparency, strengthen government ethics and accountability, reduce the influence of big money in politics, protect the freedom to vote, and strengthen U.S. elections.

Issue One seeks a spring intern interested in strengthening American democracy and assisting our high-performing legislative team. Like the rest of our staff, we would like to hire an intern who can think strategically, be versatile, and be open-minded. Our interns are integral members of Issue One. We are a small but growing office where you will gain hands-on experience in bipartisan outreach and advocacy, communications and messaging tactics, legislative affairs, working with current and former elected officials, and much more. We also work closely with other reform organizations and will give you an expansive look at the important work being done nationwide to rebuild American democracy.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in democracy reform, American politics, and political advocacy
• Self-starter who can see projects through to completion
• Commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable political system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to try new things
• Demonstrated ability to generate ideas and adapt to new projects
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, as well as with a team

Responsibilities

• Provide research, administrative, and logistical support across teams and strategic initiatives, collaborating with staff and consultants as needed.
• Attend internal and external meetings or events, capture key insights, and support follow‑up actions, scheduling, and coordination.
• Conduct high‑quality research and writing to support Issue One’s priorities, including content for blogs, briefs, memos, and other communications products.
• Develop written materials that translate complex democracy‑related topics into clear, accessible content for a variety of audiences.
• Maintain and update organizational databases, trackers, and internal systems to ensure accuracy and support cross‑team workflows.
• Contribute to projects across different issue areas—such as ethics, transparency, election administration, or money‑in‑politics reform—based on organizational needs and individual interests.
• Support bipartisan outreach and engagement efforts, including preparing materials, drafting summaries, and assisting with coordination.
• Take on additional tasks as assigned to advance Issue One’s mission and evolving strategic objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed