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Applecart

Political Campaigns Intern (Fall)

New York, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Assisting in general campaign activities to make sure every campaign actor has the data they need to succeed * Exploring Applecart's current and past databases to produce analyses and associated ...

Sierra Club

Political Intern

Marquette, MI · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Political Intern Department: Michigan Chapter Location: Hybrid within Michigan Reports to ... Interns will receive training in the fundamentals of political and campaign organizing, learn about ...

Sierra Club

Political Intern

Traverse City, MI

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

Political Intern Department: Michigan Chapter Location: Hybrid within Michigan Reports to ... Interns will receive training in the fundamentals of political and campaign organizing, learn about ...

Sierra Club

Political Intern

Detroit, MI

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Political Intern Department: Michigan Chapter Location: Hybrid within Michigan Reports to ... Interns will receive training in the fundamentals of political and campaign organizing, learn about ...

Sierra Club

Political Intern

Grand Rapids, MI

$16 - $21/hr

Political Intern Department: Michigan Chapter Location: Hybrid within Michigan Reports to ... Interns will receive training in the fundamentals of political and campaign organizing, learn about ...

Sierra Club

Political Intern

Lansing, MI · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Political Intern Department: Michigan Chapter Location: Hybrid within Michigan Reports to ... Interns will receive training in the fundamentals of political and campaign organizing, learn about ...

Sierra Club

Political Intern

Lansing, MI · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Political Intern Department: Michigan Chapter Location: Hybrid within Michigan Reports to ... Interns will receive training in the fundamentals of political and campaign organizing, learn about ...

Sierra Club

Political Intern

Cheboygan, MI

$14.75 - $19/hr

Political Intern Department: Michigan Chapter Location: Hybrid within Michigan Reports to ... Interns will receive training in the fundamentals of political and campaign organizing, learn about ...

Akin Gump

Political Law Intern

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$19.50 - $22.50/hr

The Political Law Intern will be responsible for supporting the needs of our Political Law practice, as well as get the opportunity for exposure to clients with varied legal questions-campaign ...

Snowflake

Government Affairs Intern

Washington, DC · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

Government Affairs Intern Washington, D.C. There is only one Data Cloud. Snowflake's founders ... Prior internship or project experience on Capitol Hill, in a federal agency, political campaign ...

Akin

Political Law Intern

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$19.50 - $22.50/hr

The Political Law Intern will be responsible for supporting the needs of our Political Law practice, as well as get the opportunity for exposure to clients with varied legal questions--campaign ...

Snowflake

Government Affairs Intern

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Government Affairs Intern Washington, D.C. There is only one Data Cloud. Snowflake's founders ... Prior internship or project experience on Capitol Hill, in a federal agency, political campaign ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for political campaign intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Political Campaign Intern supports a political campaign by assisting with voter outreach, event coordination, research, and administrative tasks. Interns may phone bank, canvass neighborhoods, manage social media, or help organize rallies. This role provides hands-on experience in political strategy, communication, and grassroots organizing. It is an excellent opportunity for students or individuals passionate about politics to gain insight into campaign operations and network with professionals in the field.

What does a typical day look like for a Political Campaign Intern?

As a Political Campaign Intern, your daily tasks can vary but often include conducting voter outreach, assisting with event logistics, researching policy issues, and supporting social media efforts. You'll work closely with campaign staff, community volunteers, and sometimes directly with candidates to help coordinate campaign strategies and communications. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring flexibility and the ability to multitask. This hands-on experience provides valuable insight into the world of political campaigns and offers ample opportunities to build professional networks and skills that are useful for future career growth in politics and public service.

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To excel as a Political Campaign Intern, you should have strong communication, research, and organizational skills, with coursework or experience in political science, communications, or a related field being advantageous. Familiarity with social media platforms, voter database software, and basic office applications is often required. Initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work well under tight deadlines are standout soft skills for this position. These abilities are crucial for effectively supporting campaign operations, engaging with voters, and contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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Political Campaigns Intern (Fall)

Political Campaigns Intern (Fall)

Applecart

New York, NY • On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Internship

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Applecart deploys proprietary technology to run smarter advertising campaigns. We work with some of the nation's most prominent corporations, non-profit organizations and political candidates to activate and communicate with key target audiences at a scale and level of efficacy previously thought impossible. Part high-level strategic consultancy, part cutting edge data R+D lab, Applecart offers proven solutions derived from objective, iterative experimentation. Our core offering is a proprietary social graph that leverages publicly-available data to map real-world relationships between individuals at national scale. Our roots are in politics, where we have tested and honed our methods at every level, in high-impact circumstances. We're branching out beyond political campaigns to tackle new advertising challenges in which determining "who knows whom" provides decisive advantages for our clients.
Applecart's political work has been featured by The Colbert Report, CNN, The Washington Post, The Associated Press, USA Today, The Huffington Post, among other prominent news outlets.
Job Description
We are looking for a creative, self-motivated, flexible thinker to join our team as a Political Campaigns Intern. This individual will join our rapidly growing start-up, as a member of our Political Campaign Services team. Working with Applecart's team of co-founders, political strategists, and data scientists, the will assume meaningful responsibilities to help meet client needs, win campaigns, and develop political campaign best practices.
Responsibilities/Duties
  • This individual will work closely with our Political Campaign Services team, as well as the Partners, across varied high-impact business and client-facing functions.
  • Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
    • Assisting in general campaign activities to make sure every campaign actor has the data they need to succeed
    • Exploring Applecart's current and past databases to produce analyses and associated learnings
    • Building insight-rich reports for our clients
    • Managing voter mobilization campaigns
    • Developing proposal and pitch materials for prospective clients
    • Building case studies of current and past campaign successes
    • Researching developments in political news and science (including research into political candidates, the histories of certain political geographies, and the academic literature of modern political campaigns)

Logistical Details
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Application deadline: Sept. 1, 2017 (applications reviewed on rolling basis)
  • Internship term: Fall 2017
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
  • This is a paid internship

Qualifications
Education and Experience
  • Currently enrolled in or recent graduate from a BA/BS program at a four-year college or university in political science, statistics, computer science, or related fields
  • Experience working on a small team to complete time-sensitive, detail-oriented projects

Required Qualities
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced, self-motivated work environment with a small team that provides potential for outsized impact
  • Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Particularly sharp attention to detail
  • A very quick and eager learner
  • Great comfort and confidence in problem-solving as a team and autonomously
  • Passion for American politics and interest in the nuts and bolts of political campaigns; self-proclaimed political junkies welcome
  • Interest in data-driven decision making; quantitative work experience a plus
  • Fluency with Microsoft Office required; SQL experience preferred

Additional Information
For additional information, or to apply, please visit: https://applecart.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0fh9a/

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