Member & Strategic Engagement Internship – Spring 2027

U.S. Chamber of Commerce • Washington, DC

12d • $18 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers a paid, substantive internship for current college or graduate students and individuals who graduated within the past six months. Interns support teams working on member engagement, stakeholder outreach, coalition building, and organizational strategy, gaining exposure to how the Chamber engages members, partners, and the broader business community. Responsibilities vary by department and semester and may include research, drafting memos, content creation, database management, policy work, communications, event planning, and coordination. Interns also participate in professional-development and networking programming, including company-wide meetings and social events, discussions with senior executives, and a resume-review and interview-preparation workshop.

The internship runs from February 1 through April 9, 2027. It is part-time and hybrid, with interns expected to work from the Chamber’s downtown Washington, D.C. headquarters at least three days per week. Fully remote applicants will not be considered. Interns are responsible for arranging their own housing if needed. The position pays $18.00–$20.00 per hour; students may also receive academic credit if they meet their school’s criteria. U.S. work authorization is required, and candidates with CPT and/or OPT may apply.

Department assignments may include Federation Relations and Coalition Partnerships; Member Relations and Corporate Research; the Executive Office; Strategic Alliances & Outreach; or the Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness. Application materials should indicate the applicant’s top two department preferences. Applications are accepted until Thursday, November 12, and interviews will be conducted in November and December.

Requirements

• Must be a current college or graduate student, or have graduated within the past six months.
• Must have U.S. work authorization; candidates with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and/or Optional Practical Training (OPT) may apply.
• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule in the downtown Washington, D.C. office at least three days per week; fully remote applicants will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in business research, stakeholder engagement, communications, and the intersection of business and policy for Member Relations and Corporate Research.
• Interest in partnership development, event management, and the intersection of business, policy, and sports for Strategic Alliances & Outreach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and draft memos, create content, and assist with event planning and coordination; specific duties depend on the department and semester.
• Support member engagement, stakeholder outreach, coalition building, and organizational strategy through relationship management, research, event coordination, and partnership development.
• Assist Federation Relations and Coalition Partnerships with outreach coordination, event planning, member communications, and research supporting grassroots engagement and the Chamber’s nationwide network.
• Support Member Relations and Corporate Research by preparing background materials, conducting company and industry research, and assisting with member-facing initiatives and projects related to member retention and growth.
• Assist the Executive Office with executive communications, project coordination, and preparation for leadership meetings and engagements.
• Support Strategic Alliances & Outreach partnership development, event management, and related initiatives, including work connected to the Chamber’s sports and entertainment portfolio.
• Support the Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness with policy research, regulatory tracking, stakeholder engagement, and development of materials advancing financial policy priorities.
• Participate in professional-development and networking activities, including meetings, social events, discussions with senior executives, and resume-review and interview-preparation workshops.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $18.00–$20.00 per hour.
• Students may receive academic credit if they meet their school’s criteria.
• Professional-development and networking programming, including meetings, social events, senior executive discussions, and resume-review and interview-preparation workshops.

What This Job Offers

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