Political Data Intern - Spring 2027 11

WeVote • Oakland, CA

4d • Remote

About The Position

WeVote is seeking a Political Data Intern for its Spring 2027 cohort. WeVote is a nonpartisan, fully volunteer-driven, remote nonprofit startup building open-source mobile technology to help voters access a complete voting experience. The organization has a history of internship cohorts and provides interns with opportunities to learn about candidates, elected officials, and endorsers, while building professional skills.

The intern will research and update political candidate information for selected U.S. states, track candidate declarations and ballot measures, collect voter guides and endorsements, and manage data in WeVote’s open-source platforms. The role also includes spot-checking political data nationwide, researching reported issues, and supporting marketing with relevant political data insights.

This is an unpaid volunteer position. Spring interns commit 8 hours per week for 10–12 weeks, including a one-hour team meeting scheduled Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Interns must be located in the United States during the academic term. WeVote offers flexible hours and invites discussion of accommodations and access needs. Successful interns may receive a personalized letter of recommendation.

Requirements

• Interest in civic engagement, elections, or U.S. politics.
• Detail-oriented, inquisitive, and proactive approach to learning.
• Willingness to collaborate remotely with a diverse volunteer team.
• Commitment of 8 hours per week for 10–12 weeks during the spring, including a one-hour team meeting scheduled Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
• Alignment with WeVote’s nonpartisan mission and values.
• Access to a device and internet; access needs may be discussed.
• Located in the United States during the academic term.

Responsibilities

• Research and update political candidate information for several U.S. states, with the intern choosing regions of interest.
• Track candidate declarations and ballot measures.
• Collect voter guides and endorsements from a range of organizations.
• Manage and input data into WeVote’s open-source platforms.
• Spot-check political data nationwide and research reported issues.
• Support marketing with relevant political data insights.

Benefits

• Resume-worthy experience in political data, civic technology, and nonprofit work.
• Growing network of civically engaged peers and mentors.
• Personalized letter of recommendation after successful completion.
• Direct impact on equitable voter access and information.
• Flexible hours.
• Open discussion of accommodations for technology, time, or work style.

What This Job Offers

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