DNC Civic Engagement & Voter Protection Internship

Internship Responsibilities/Duties:

• Attend mandatory onboarding/offboarding sessions;
• Conduct research;
• Draft memos;
• Organize events;
• Assist the Civic Engagement & Voter Protection team with managing our year-round Voter Hotline;
• Develop the Civic Engagement & Voter Protection team’s online and social media presence;
• Manage our volunteer efforts;
• Speak to voters nationwide through our year-round Voter Hotline.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship and meet at least one of the following criteria:
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution). It is highly recommended that applicants complete at least one full term prior to submitting an application.
• Graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the first day of the internship.
• A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty, for any length of time, in the two years preceding the first day of the internship.
• J.D. students are preferred but not required


Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
• Commitment of 20 hours per week during the program
• Physically present in the United States to participate in this internship program

Application Requirements:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Writing sample
• Commitment of 20 hours per week during the program