Government Relations Intern — Policy & Outreach (Spring)

Bipartisan Policy Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) invites applications for its Spring Internship in BPC Action, the government-relations arm in Washington, DC. Interns conduct research, support staff, and observe how Republicans and Democrats work together to influence policy.

Interns work 18–20 hours weekly and receive a $3,000 stipend, paid in two installments. The program runs Jan 26, 2027 to Apr 1, 2027. Office days are Tue–Thu with the option to work from home on Mon and Fri; relocation is not included.

Qualifications

• Strong research and writing skills.
• Clear, effective written and verbal communication.
• Interest in building both legislative and political communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legislative and policy research and draft written products.
• Track congressional activity, hearings, and news relevant to priorities.
• Draft and edit external communications materials.
• Create social media content and support channel management.
• Support team operations, administration, and activity tracking.
• Staff BPC Action events on site.
• Undergraduate students at the rising junior level or above, currently enrolled graduate students, or graduates within the past 12 months.
• Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. BPC does not offer visa sponsorship.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student status

Job description

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) invites applications for its Spring Internship in BPC Action, the government-relations arm in Washington, DC. Interns conduct research, support staff, and observe how Republicans and Democrats work together to influence policy.

Interns work 18–20 hours weekly and receive a $3,000 stipend, paid in two installments. The program runs Jan 26, 2027 to Apr 1, 2027. Office days are Tue–Thu with the option to work from home on Mon and Fri; relocation is not included.