Political Recruiting Intern (Spring 2026)

Empower Strategies • Washington, DC

4d • Remote

About The Position

Empower Strategies is a recruiting and human resources consulting firm serving primarily Republican and conservative political, advocacy, and public affairs clients. We are seeking a part-time and fully remote Recruiting Intern for Spring 2026 to support candidate sourcing, research, and data organization across a wide range of roles. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated student interested in political staffing, recruiting, or HR operations.

Requirements

• Ability to commit to approximately 15-20 hours per week during the spring semester
• Our team is based on the east coast, so ability to work during east coast hours is preferrable
• Ability to work remotely
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Interest in conservative or Republican political staffing, recruiting, or Human Resources
• Ability to manage research-heavy tasks and maintain accurate records
• Strong written communication skills
• Proficiency with Google Workspace

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with AirTable is a plus

Responsibilities

• Review applicants and identify strong candidates across various recruiting platforms
• Build organized list of candidate leads for Recruiters to conduct outreach
• Add and update candidate records in our Applicant Tracking System, ensuring accurate tagging, categorization, and data completeness
• Support data cleanup projects to keep candidate pipelines organized and easily searchable
• Monitor applicant flow and identify strong prospects that align with client needs
• Participate in regular check-ins, training sessions, and sourcing reviews with the recruiting team

What This Job Offers

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