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We Vote

Political Data Intern - Fall 2026

Oakland, CA · On-site +1

$17 - $22.75/hr

Remote within the US About WeVote WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a ... Manage and input data into our open-source platforms * Spot-check political data nationwide and ...

You.com

Senior AI Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$250K - $300K/yr

Contribute to the open-source AI community on You.com's behalf: ship and maintain projects, and ... hybrid/remote team's cell phone and internet expenses* * $1,200 per year Health & Wellness ...

Fuku

Senior Prompt Engineering Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$123K - $169K/yr

... open-source families, as well as evaluation stacks such as Ragas, DeepEval, LangSmith, Weights ... HQ in San Francisco with remote flexibility across North America time zones. How to apply Send your ...

Orkes

Content Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site +1

$150K/yr

Based on the popular open source orchestration engine Conductor, Orkes lets developers focus on ... Open to remote for the right candidate, but prefer in-office How to Stand Out We'd love to see ...

Vercel

Community Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$168K - $237K/yr

You'll deepen relationships with open source maintainers and ecosystem leaders, ensure our ... If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details ...

We Vote

Bookkeeper

Oakland, CA · On-site +1

Remote within the US * Fraud and phishing warning * Please apply directly via our volunteering ... open-source mobile technologies that touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We ...

DataHub

Customer Centric Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site +1

Innovated jointly with a thriving open-source community of 13,000+ members, DataHub's metadata ... Remote Work All roles are remote unless otherwise specified in the . Review the to confirm if the ...

Vercel

Software Engineer, AI SDK

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$196K - $294K/yr

You will collaborate closely with a remote and distributed team of talented engineers to create a ... Engage with the open-source community, participate in discussions, and contribute to related ...

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Infographic showing various Remote Open Source job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,808 per year, or $27.3 per hour.

Political Data Intern - Fall 2026

We Vote

Oakland, CA • On-site, Remote

$17 - $22.75/hr

Part-time, Internship

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

* Fraud and phishing warning *
Please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply. Do not apply via any other job portals, aggregators, or sites, as your information may not be secure, or the role may no longer be accepting applications. Thank you
Volunteer Role: WeVote Political Data Intern (Volunteer Position)
Location: Remote within the US
About WeVote
WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 180 passionate volunteers (starting with the founders) who are building open-source mobile technologies that touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We observe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a complete voting experience in 8 minutes, including the download of our app ("WeVote Ballot Guide, @WeVote"). More information is at WeVote.US. See Twitter @WeVote. We are a 100% volunteer and remote organization.
A bit more about the Fall 2026/27 Intern Cohort
We have a strong history of Internship cohorts (200+ interns over the past four years). We have built 8 teams of Interns, led by experienced professionals who have a strong connection to academia and our mission. Our interns learn about the current landscape of candidates running for office, politicians in office, and endorsers who support these candidates. Beyond political research, we are always looking to offer ways you can build your professional skills, and grow as a person in a way that leads to your future success.
What You'll Do
  • Research and update political candidate information for several U.S. states (you get to choose regions you want to learn about from the whole country)
  • Track candidate declarations and ballot measures
  • Collect voter guides and endorsements from a range of organizations
  • Manage and input data into our open-source platforms
  • Spot-check political data nationwide and research reported issues
  • Support marketing with relevant political data insights

Requirements
  • Interest in civic engagement, elections, or U.S. politics
  • Detail-oriented, inquisitive, and proactive learner
  • Willingness to collaborate remotely with a diverse volunteer team
  • FALL INTERNS: Commitment of 10 hours/week for 10-12 weeks during Fall (incl. 1 hour team meeting M-F, 8am-5pm PT)
  • Alignment with WeVote's nonpartisan mission & values (shared in process)
  • Access to device/internet; we're open to discussing access needs
  • Be located in the US during the academic term

What You'll Gain
  • Resume-worthy experience in political data, civic tech, and nonprofit work
  • Growing network of civically engaged peers and mentors
  • Personalized letter of recommendation after successful completion
  • Direct impact on equitable voter access and information

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Accessibility
WeVote is fully volunteer-driven, and we are proud of our grassroots model. We welcome volunteers of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, income levels, and political perspectives-everyone committed to fair, accessible elections. Whether you're new or bring years of experience, there's a place for you. We know that unpaid roles present barriers. We offer flexible hours and encourage open discussion of needed accommodations for technology, time, or work style.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief note or cover letter describing:
  • Why you're interested in WeVote and our mission and how being an intern will help you on your career path
  • A bit about yourself, your background or interests
  • Any questions you have for us

Apply