Christopher Street Project: Spring Executive Internship

Job Post; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time eligible

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

The Christopher Street Project is seeking a Spring Executive Intern to support policy, PR, communications, and electoral work. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience and a clear path to learn about campaigning, advocacy, and legislative processes. The internship is remote, part-time, and paid at $18.50/hour with a 10-15 hour weekly commitment.

Term runs January 11 to April 30, 2027. Applicants should bring strong writing and organizational skills; DMV-area applicants will be

Qualifications

• Internship is part-time and paid at $18.50/hour.
• Role: Spring Executive Internship; reports to Executive Director.
• Location: Remote; DMV area prioritized.
• Gaining hands-on experience in public policy, public relations, communications, and electoral politics.
• Open to graduate students; strong interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft legislative briefs and vote recommendations.
• Update legislative tracking materials.
• Assist during lobby days on Capitol Hill.
• Draft press statements.
• Research various elections and draft race overview documents.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling.
• Attend coalition meetings and affiliate webinars.
• Assist with ad hoc mobilization and marketing initiatives.
• 1:1s and professional development with senior leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Christopher Street Project: Spring Executive Internship

LOCATION

Remote

SALARY

$18.5 - $18.5 (Hourly)

COMPANY

Christopher Street Project

DEPARTMENT

Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

PAC

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Christopher Street Project (CSP) was founded in January 2025 in response to the escalating political attacks on trans people. CSP envisions a future in America where trans rights are never up for negotiation. CSP builds and leverages collective power for transgender people across the country. We work to hold policymakers accountable to their commitments to trans people, and fight back against attacks on our existence.

Role: Spring Executive Internship

Reports to: Executive Director

Compensation: $18.50 per hour

Term: January 11 - April 30, 2027

Classification: Part-time, limited-term

Location: Preferred but not required to be located in the DMV area, REMOTE ROLE

Internship Overview: The Spring Executive Intern will support the Christopher Street Project team, gaining hands‑on experience in public policy, public relations, communications, and electoral politics. The Spring Internship is an entry‑level role with significant learning opportunities, designed to build foundational knowledge of programming for an organization. Over the duration of their internship, it is the goal of the Intern to gain experience and knowledge related to community outreach, legislative, and electoral efforts.

Application to the Internship Program is competitive, and an ongoing interest in public policy, grassroots organizing, and electoral politics is strongly recommended. Applicants must have strong interpersonal communication, writing, and computer skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative, and strong organizational skills. The ideal applicant may have previous organizing experience and familiarity with Capitol Hill is recommended but not required.

Christopher Street Project internships are part‑time, paid at $18.50/hour for the fall term. Christopher Street Project is happy to work with students to gain school credit for their internship experience. The internship is 10-15 hours maximum per week and is primarily remote. Applicants located within the DMV area will be prioritized. Graduate school level applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Personal experience with the issue area is strongly preferred.

Intern General Responsibilities:

• Draft legislative briefs and vote recommendations.
• Update legislative tracking materials.
• Assist during lobby days on Capitol Hill.
• Draft press statements.
• Research various elections and draft race overview documents.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling.
• Attend coalition meetings and affiliate webinars.
• Assist with ad hoc mobilization and marketing initiatives.
• 1:1s and professional development with senior leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Intern Compensation:

• $18.50 per hour with a maximum of 15 hours per week
• Sick time eligible
• Excellent work‑life balance, with a highly supportive and communicative team

We value diversity, equity and inclusion. Christopher Street Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our community.