Fall 2026 Research Internship
About The Position
The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is seeking a Research Intern for the Fall 2026 term. The DGA is an independent, non-profit, campaign committee focused on electing and supporting Democratic governors. The Research Team plays a crucial role in promoting the agendas of Democratic governors and candidates, winning elections, and holding Republicans accountable. Interns will gain practical political experience by assisting with candidate research, monitoring and summarizing news clips, transcribing interviews, and supporting the Research Team with various tasks. DGA internships are primarily remote, with an option for Washington, DC-based interns to use the office on a limited basis. Selected interns will receive a program stipend of $4,000.
Requirements
- Excellent punctuality and attendance
- Good, professional verbal and written communication skills
- Good and consistent attention to detail
- Ability to cooperate and effectively communicate with a diverse staff and other interns
- Ability to ask appropriate questions to gather information to complete a task on time and up to expectations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
- Proficiency with other web tools such as Google Docs
- Strong commitment to the principles of the Democratic Party
- Strong interest in current events and national/state/local campaigns and politics
- For Fall terms, remote and/or hybrid availability for a minimum of 18 hours per week is required
Nice To Haves
- Applicants who have an interest working on Democratic campaigns or supporting Democratic Campaigns are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the drafting of research memos on Republican candidates and governors to hold them accountable for their policies and actions
- Assist in the drafting of state specific issue memos for use in campaigns or with stakeholders
- Assist in media monitoring and the compilation of news articles pertaining to the political landscape of governors and gubernatorial candidates
- Assist with transcriptions of media appearances of Republican governors and candidates for use in campaign communications
- Help with other special projects, assignments, and tasks as assigned by the Research Associates, Analysts, or other members of the Research Team
Benefits
- Program stipend of $4,000
- Potential for course credit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
