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Housing, Fall Internship

Bipartisan Policy Center

Washington, DC • On-site

$3.0K/wk

Other

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

BPC's Fall Internship Program

BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall interns work 18-20 hours per week and will receive a $3,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be juniors or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program, or a recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with policy analysts and staff in various capacities. 

Our Fall Internship program starts on Monday, September 14, 2026, and ends Friday, November 20, 2026

Relocation assistance will not be provided.

Project Description

BPC’s J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy was launched to support bipartisan policies that help realize the goal of a decent, safe, and affordable home for every American. BPC’s Housing Team informs and engages policymakers through in-depth and timely research, virtual and in-person events, technical assistance, and more.

Responsibilities:

The intern will work with Center staff on a variety of tasks, including assistance with:

  • Research, including literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and legislative analysis
  • Writing, including drafting explainers, articles, or one-pagers 
  • Crafting newsletters and weekly team communications 
  • Attending and summarizing external events and congressional hearings 
  • Preparing for and running internal and external events

Specific responsibilities will be determined based on the successful candidate’s interests and the needs of the team. In addition to housing-related work, the intern may be asked to assist with projects related to disaster response and transportation policy.

Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program (junior or above), graduate program, or be a be recent graduate
  • Detailed understanding of the legislative process
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Efficient worker with ability to multi-task
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
  • Strong interest in housing policy issues, such as homelessness, the Housing Choice Voucher program, and housing finance

Application Process: 

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate has been identified
  • Please do not send multiple submissions
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered
  • No phone calls, please
  • Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States
  • We do not offer visa sponsorship

Required materials (if possible, please submit as one PDF File):

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Relevant writing sample (3-5 pages)
  • College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
  • Brief response to the statement "What does Bipartisanship mean to you?" (5-8 sentences)

To celebrate diversity and ensure equity and inclusivity, BPC is committed to:

  • Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce with insights and solutions for our increasingly divided society
  • Creating a workplace culture where all employees feel valued and their perspectives are heard