Public Policy & Advocacy Internship – Spring 2027

U.S. Chamber of Commerce • Washington, DC

7d • $18 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers a substantive internship providing hands-on experience and opportunities in research, writing, database management, policy, communications, and event preparation. Interns support a department team and participate in professional development and networking programming, including company-wide meetings, social events, discussions with senior executives, and resume review and interview preparation workshops.

The internship is expected to run from February 1 through April 9, 2027. It is part-time and hybrid, with interns required to work in the downtown Washington, D.C. headquarters at least three days a week. Fully remote applicants will not be considered, and interns are responsible for arranging their own housing if needed. The internship is paid at $18.00–$20.00 per hour. It is open to current college or graduate students and people who graduated within the past six months. Students may receive academic credit if they meet their school's criteria.

Interns are matched with a department based on their skills and preferences. Public Policy & Advocacy teams work on U.S. and global policy issues, including economic growth, energy, cybersecurity, employment, healthcare, and strategic advocacy. Depending on the department, interns may support policy research, legislative tracking, stakeholder engagement, communications, event preparation, and advocacy efforts. Applicants indicate their top two department preferences. The internship requires U.S. work authorization and is open to candidates with CPT and/or OPT.

Requirements

• Be a current college or graduate student, or have graduated within the past six months.
• Have U.S. work authorization; candidates with CPT and/or OPT may apply.
• Work onsite at the downtown Washington, D.C. headquarters at least three days per week; fully remote applicants will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in national security, technology policy, and Capitol Hill engagement.
• Strong interest in economics, data analysis, and applied policy research.
• Interest in labor policy, workforce development, and international employer advocacy.
• Interest in energy policy, advocacy, and the intersection of policy and communications.
• Interest in housing policy, economic growth, and public policy development.
• Passion for technology policy, innovation, and the future of the digital economy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and draft memos and other written materials.
• Create content and support event planning and coordination.
• Support policy research, legislative tracking, stakeholder engagement, and communications efforts.
• Depending on department placement, help prepare events and international trips; track economic data and trends; assist with quantitative policy work; support workforce and education initiatives; conduct energy and housing policy research; prepare congressional hearings and member briefings; organize testimony materials; track legislation; attend Hill meetings and events; draft technology policy white papers; or track state technology legislation.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $18.00–$20.00 per hour.
• Professional development and networking programming, including meetings, social events, discussions with senior executives, and resume review and interview preparation workshops.
• Academic credit may be available if the student meets their school's criteria.

What This Job Offers

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