Democracy Campaigns Intern - Remote/Hybrid

Issue One; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Issue One is seeking a Spring Campaigns Intern to support the citizen engagement team in building a broad, diverse movement for democracy reform through national campaigns and grasstops organizing. The role offers 20–25 hours per week as a part-time, temporary position for Spring 2027, with a stipend of $18.40 per hour.

Location options include Washington, DC or Remote, with on-site days in DC required Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Qualifications

• Proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across the political spectrum with respect and openness.
• Creative thinker adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Quick learner in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated interest in democracy reform, civic engagement, or political advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, research, and logistical support for the citizen engagement team.
• Assist with maintaining internal systems, trackers, and databases.
• Support coordination across team activities, including meeting prep and follow-up.
• Research intersection of policy issues with campaign strategies and organizing opportunities.
• Monitor and engage with Check the Exec and related campaigns; draft briefs as needed.
• Track relevant political, media, and policy news.
• Draft presentations, newsletters, and letters to stakeholders; assist with webinars and events.
• Collaborate with staff for meetings with grasstops councils (ReFormers Caucus, Faces of Democracy, etc.).
• Provide general support across the campaigns team’s democracy defense initiatives.

Skills

Proactive

Written communication

Cross-partisan

Creativity

Research skills

Team player

Fast learner

Interest in democracy reform

Job description

Issue One is seeking a Spring Campaigns Intern to support the citizen engagement team in building a broad, diverse movement for democracy reform through national campaigns and grasstops organizing. The role offers 20–25 hours per week as a part-time, temporary position for Spring 2027, with a stipend of $18.40 per hour.

Location options include Washington, DC or Remote, with on-site days in DC required Tuesdays and Wednesdays.