Christopher Street Project: Spring Organizing Internship

Job Post; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time eligible

Excellent work-life balance

Hybrid role in DMV area

Job summary

The Christopher Street Project is offering a Spring Organizing Internship in the DMV area. This part-time, paid internship runs January 11 to April 30, 2027, at $18.50 per hour, with up to 15 hours per week.

The role focuses on public policy, grassroots organizing, and conference planning, providing hands-on learning and a pathway to build foundational knowledge in community outreach and legislative work. Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, interns assist with event planning, coalition

Qualifications

• Applicants must be located in the DMV area.
• Strong interpersonal communication, writing, and computer skills.
• Interest in public policy, grassroots organizing, or events preferred.
• Internships are part-time and paid at $18.50/hour.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of the Transgender Visibility Conference (March 13-16, 2027).
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling.
• Assist during lobby days on Capitol Hill.
• Assist in contacting and recruiting event participants and volunteers.
• Research and draft resources and toolkits for external stakeholders.
• Research potential partner organizations and organizing networks.
• Attend coalition meetings and affiliate webinars.
• Research potential marketing ideas.
• Aid in drafting and calendaring of marketing materials.
• Assist with ad hoc mobilization and marketing initiatives.
• 1:1s and professional development with senior leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Writing

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Job description

Christopher Street Project: Spring Organizing Internship

LOCATION

DC

SALARY

$18 - $18.5 (Hourly)

COMPANY

Christopher Street Project

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

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 Organizing Internship

Reports to: Deputy Executive Director

Compensation: $18.50 per hour

Term: January 11 - April 30, 2027

Classification: Part-time, limited-term

Location: Must be located in the DMV area, HYBRID ROLE

Internship Overview:

The Spring Organizing Intern will support the Christopher Street Project team, gaining hands‑on experience in public policy, grassroots organizing, and conference planning and execution. The Spring Organizing 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 organizing efforts.

Application to the Internship Program is competitive, and an ongoing interest in public policy, grassroots organizing, and events 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 spring 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. There is an in‑person component to this internship, so applicants must be located within the DMV area. Personal experience with the issue area is strongly preferred.

Intern General Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning and execution of the Transgender Visibility Conference (March 13-16, 2027)
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling.
• Assist during lobby days on Capitol Hill.
• Assist in contacting and recruiting event participants and volunteers.
• Research and draft resources and toolkits for external stakeholders.
• Research potential partner organizations and organizing networks.
• Attend coalition meetings and affiliate webinars.
• Research potential marketing ideas.
• Aid in drafting and calendaring of marketing materials.
• 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.