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The Advance Group, Inc.

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The Advance Group, Inc.

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

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The Advance Group, Inc.

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

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The Advance Group, Inc.

$13 - $17.50/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

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The Advance Group, Inc.

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

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The Advance Group, Inc.

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

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The Advance Group, Inc.

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

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The Advance Group, Inc.

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

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The Advance Group, Inc.

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

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The Advance Group, Inc.

$14 - $18.75/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

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The Advance Group, Inc.

$15 - $20.25/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

Posted today

The Advance Group, Inc.

$15 - $20/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

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The Advance Group, Inc.

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

New

The Advance Group, Inc.

$15 - $20/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

Posted today

The Advance Group, Inc.

$14 - $18.75/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

Posted today

The Advance Group, Inc.

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

The Advance Group's internship program is a unique opportunity to learn about consulting and political campaigns from the ground up. Interns who prove themselves through their work at The Advance ...

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How much do political internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for political internship in the United States is $17.31, 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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Political Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Political Intern, you generally need strong research, writing, and organizational skills, supported by coursework or experience in political science, public policy, or related fields. Familiarity with office productivity software, social media platforms, and legislative tracking tools is often required. Excellent communication, professionalism, and a proactive attitude are standout soft skills for this role. These abilities are crucial for effectively supporting political staff, managing information, and contributing to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What are some typical projects or tasks I might work on during a political internship?

As a political intern, you may be involved in a variety of tasks such as conducting policy research, drafting memos, assisting with event planning, managing correspondence, and supporting social media outreach. Interns often help with constituent services, attend meetings or hearings, and provide logistical support for legislative or campaign events. The specific projects can vary depending on whether you intern for a governmental office, advocacy group, or campaign, but you will generally gain a well-rounded understanding of political processes and office operations.

What is the difference between Political Internship vs Political Campaign Staff?

AspectPolitical InternshipPolitical Campaign Staff
Required CredentialsTypically students or recent graduates, some knowledge of politicsVaries; often experienced, with specific campaign skills
Work EnvironmentEducational, volunteer-based, or part-timeFast-paced, full-time during campaigns
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment offices, NGOs, political parties, universitiesPolitical campaigns, consulting firms, party organizations

Political internships are usually entry-level, educational roles for students or recent graduates gaining exposure to politics. In contrast, political campaign staff are more experienced professionals working full-time during campaigns. While internships focus on learning and support, campaign staff handle strategic tasks. Both roles are vital in the political industry but differ in experience level, responsibilities, and work intensity.

What is a political internship?

A political internship is a temporary position that allows students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience working in politics, such as for a government office, political campaign, nonprofit, or advocacy group. Interns typically assist with research, event planning, communications, and administrative tasks, and may have opportunities to attend meetings or interact with elected officials. The primary goal is to provide practical exposure to the inner workings of the political process and help interns build valuable professional networks and skills for future careers in politics or related fields.
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Infographic showing various Political Internship job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% Internship, 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,995 per year, or $17.3 per hour.
Fall 2026 Political Internship

Fall 2026 Political Internship

Democratic Governors Association

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$17 - $22.75/hr

Other

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

The Democratic Governors Association (DGA), the independent, non-profit, campaign committee responsible for electing and supporting Democratic governors, is seeking a Political intern for the Fall 2026 term. The DGA works closely with the state and Washington, D.C. offices of the Democratic governors as well as many other national Democratic and progressive organizations.

DGA internships allow interested students to obtain practical political experience within the DGA Political Department including policy and candidate research, political memo's, political contact information, drafting emails, and administrative support to the DGA staff who are responsible for working with the nation's Democratic governors and candidates to help with strategy and position them to win campaigns.

DGA Political interns are assigned a variety of projects and tasks that support the DGA Political, Communications, Research, and Administrative staff. The Political intern mainly reports to the Political Assistant for assignments and feedback, as well as regular check-ins with the Intern Coordinator who manages DGA's internship program.

For the Fall 2026 Term, DGA internships will be hybrid, with the option for interns located in Washington, DC to use the office on a limited basis. Selected interns are provided a program stipend of $4,000. Housing is not provided.

Applicants should submit a resume and 1-2 paragraphs on why you want to work as an Intern at the DGA and how you anticipate a DGA internship will benefit your career. Please include a draft work schedule at the end of your 1-2 paragraphs. Hour requirements are listed below. Potential applicants who have an interest in working on Democratic campaigns or supporting Democratic Campaigns are strongly encouraged to apply. No calls or emails, please.

This application will remain open until the positions are filled. 

Typical Responsibilities
  • Assist the Political Assistant along with other members of the Political team with day-to-day tasks which can include spreadsheet management, writing memos, and creating presentations.
  • Assist with pulling media statistics and data, creating traffic reports, sending out new ads as they are released, building finance reports, and tracking candidates and other race information.
  • Assist in organizing deployment of DGA staff as the election approaches.
  • Assist with resume outreach and maintaining Google Drive folders for campaigns.
  • Attending briefings or information sessions about related work in the democratic field and writing memos for the Political team.
  • Help with other special projects, assignments, and tasks as assigned by DGA Communications, Research, Finance, Digital, and Administrative staff.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 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, hybrid availability for a minimum of 18 hours per week is preferred 
Diversity Practices 
The DGA is committed to ensuring equal opportunity to participate in the internship program regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. The DGA strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply to this internship.
 
Closing
The DGA Internship Coordinator can work with selected interns and their school/program to obtain course credit for this internship.
 
The DGA offices are based in downtown Washington, DC and we are currently in a hybrid work protocol. The DGA will work with potential candidates to schedule remote interviews and process on-boarding procedures remotely, as necessary.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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