Summer Policy Internship

Groundwork Collaborative • Washington, DC

3d • $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

Launched in 2018, Groundwork Collaborative is driven by the idea that We Are The Economy: when all of us are doing well, that is when our economy thrives. We fight for progressive economic policy and narrative change that builds accountable public power, breaks up concentrations of private power, and affirmatively centers people too long left out of prosperity. We understand that taken together, these actions will lead to a stronger and more resilient economy. Groundwork’s unique structure – part strategic communications, part think tank, and part issue advocacy organization – allows us to drive narrative and policy change with credibility, expertise, and impact. We work across four core audiences – the media, policymakers, economic experts, and grasstops leaders – and use targeted policy campaigns and timely research and messaging to advance a truly inclusive economic worldview. We’re savvy, strategic thinkers who know how to spot an opportunity to advance our worldview and influence national economic policy debates, identify new audiences for Groundwork’s resources, and support and amplify the great work our partners are already doing so we’re all better aligned to achieve our common goals. We’re fearless in our approach to narrative change and are focused more on how to make the right economic messages popular tomorrow than we are on the poll-tested messages of today. Groundwork Collaborative is currently accepting applications for a paid policy internship position for Summer 2026. The intern will gain hands-on experience with a dynamic policy, research, and advocacy team working to advance progressive economic policies.

Requirements

• You’re a current student enrolled at a two- or four-year university studying economics, public policy, political science, or other relevant fields.
• You have strong research and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into accessible language.
• You’re eager to learn about progressive economic policies, federal policymaking, and legislative advocacy.
• You’re detail-oriented and comfortable working with data, reports, and policy documents.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• You’re committed to a just, inclusive, and resilient economy that delivers opportunity and dignity for all.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on key economic and policy issues, including housing, consumer protection and corporate power, labor, taxation, and public investment.
• Draft policy memos, briefing materials, and research summaries.
• Track relevant legislative and regulatory developments.
• Analyze data and compile findings into accessible formats for internal and external audiences, including charts and graphs
• Assist in researching and drafting for fact sheets, op-eds, reports, and policy briefs.
• Support policy-related event planning and coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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