CBCF State Farm Communications Internship Program

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Stipend $4,000

Job summary

The Spring 2027 CBCF State Farm Communications Internship Program on Capitol Hill is a semester-long, in-person opportunity sponsored by State Farm for college seniors and recent grads. It runs January 18 to May 8, 2027, with housing provided and a $4,000 stipend paid bi-weekly.

Interns will be placed in congressional offices, committees, subcommittees, or federal agencies, gaining hands-on experience in press and media relations.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Be a graduating senior with graduation date no later than December 2026 or a recent graduate within the last 2 years.
• Must have U.S. citizenship or a permit to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in press and media relations on Capitol Hill.
• Participate in CBCF information sessions and interviews.
• Prepare application materials and showcase leadership and community involvement.

Skills

GPA 2.5

Public service interest

Oral and written communication

Full-time availability

Education

College senior or 2026 graduate

U.S. work permit

Job description

Spring 2027 CBCF State Farm Communications Internship Program

The semester-long CBCF Communications Internship program, sponsored by State Farm, offers college seniors and recently graduated students the opportunity to learn about press and media relations on Capitol Hill. This program will take place in person from January 18 to May 8, 2027. Interns will receive housing and a $4000 stipend (paid bi-weekly in increments of $500).

Interns will be placed in various congressional offices, committees, subcommittees, or federal agencies. This program is offered during the fall and spring semesters. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, should be at least a college senior by the program start date, have a permit to work in the U.S. and have a demonstrated interest in public service, governance, and the policy-making process.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO SUBMIT FOR ONE INTERNSHIP TRACK, EITHER CONGRESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (STATE FARM COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP, WALMART EMERGING LEADERS' INTERNSHIP) OR PATHWAYS TO C-SUITE INTERNSHIP. THEREFORE, PLEASE REVIEW THE DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWS AVAILABLE HERE:

CBCF staff will offer information sessions to allow prospective applicants to learn more about our internship program. Should this be of interest, please register for the information session of your choice:

Info Session Dates and Registration Links:

Session 1

August 20th at 6:30 PM EST

Session 2

September 1st at 6:30 PM EST

Session 3

September 29th at 6:30 PM EST

Candidate Requirements

Note: You must use your full first and last name as your display name when creating your application account.

• Interns must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Interns should be a graduating Senior with graduation date no later than December 2026 or recent graduate (within the last 2 years) when the internship program starts
• Interns must have U.S. citizenship or a permit to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program (January 16 – May 8, 2027)
• Interns must have availability to participate full-time upon acceptance
• Interns cannot yet have obtained a graduate degree
• Interns cannot be actively enrolled in graduate studies
• Interns cannot be enrolled in classes for the duration of the program (in some cases, the program can be used for credit with university approval)
• Interns must have a general familiarity with the federal legislative process, the U.S. Congress, the Congressional Black Caucus and its members, and related policy
• Interns must have superior analytical skills
• Interns must have outstanding oral and written communication skills

Note: Upon acceptance, interns must stay in provided CBCF housing, with a roommate, for the duration of the program.

Application Materials

The completed online application must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET, October 04, 2026. The following items will be requested through the online application:

• 1 Video Recording in response to a provided prompt (located within the Conditional Application)
• 1 Essay Question Response (located within the Conditional Application)
• Choose a social justice policy issue (e.g., criminal justice reform, voting rights, the school-to-prison pipeline, public education, housing, racial discrimination in the workplace, etc.) that you believe is most relevant to the Black community and should be championed by members of the Congressional Black Caucus through legislation. Discuss the current effects of this issue on the Black community and identify specific aspects the legislation should address to create a positive impact. Be sure to cite your sources. (150 one hundred and fifty words maximum; not including sources; Arial font, size 12, single-spaced. Please note that the citation style is at the discretion of the candidate.
• 2 letters of recommendation; uploaded by applicant (must be uploaded directly to the application portal); letter must be on a formal, professional letterhead, signed and include contact information (hard copy letters will not be accepted). *Please note that this is the only method of submission; therefore, recommenders are not allowed to submit recommendations directly to the Leadership Institute. *
• Resume listing extracurricular activities, honors, employment, community service, and specific skills (2-page limit)
• Transcript (must be uploaded directly to the application portal) – Please note unofficial transcripts are accepted.

Requests for Accommodations

Interns may request an accommodation for a medical reason such as a disability (as defined by applicable law), pregnancy (or childbirth or a related medical condition), being a nursing mother, or any other trait, characteristic, or class for which applicable law requires the CBCF to provide reasonable workplace accommodations.

Accommodation requests for the Spring 2027 Internship should be submitted to Human Resources in writing no later than October 04, 2026.

Additional Note:

Former interns, immediate relatives of a CBCF employee, CBC Member, CBC Spouse, a staff person of a CBC Member or Spouse, a member of the CBCF Board of Directors, Corporate Advisory Council Member of CBCF, or any CBCF-sponsoring entity are not eligible for CBCF internship programs.

Selection Process

The Internship is a highly competitive program. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee made up of program alumni, staff, and board members. Top candidates receive an invitation to interview. Applications are scored based on evidence of leadership and leadership potential, including community involvement, commitment to public service, and ability to challenge self.

Please contact

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Please do not contact the office regarding your application status

Only qualified candidates will be directly contacted by program supervisors. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants.

CBCF is a non-partisan 501©(3) equal opportunity organization that provides scholarships, internships, and fellowships to eligible applicants.