Paid Fall Policy Internship in DC

EDSites; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Heritage Foundation invites college juniors, recent graduates, and graduate students to work at its Washington, D.C. headquarters for the Fall 2026 internship program.

Interns will join policy experts across foreign policy, economic policy, law and constitutional studies, communications, and event planning. Interns are expected to work on site and are paid $18.50 per hour, with a schedule up to 40 hours weekly full-time or 20 hours minimum for part-time.

Responsibilities

• Research, drafting briefs, and assisting with outreach.
• Interns attend the Boyce-Haller First Principles Lecture Series.

Job description

The Heritage Foundation invites college juniors, recent graduates, and graduate students to work at its Washington, D.C. headquarters for the Fall 2026 internship program.

Interns will join policy experts across foreign policy, economic policy, law and constitutional studies, communications, and event planning. Interns are expected to work on site and are paid $18.50 per hour, with a schedule up to 40 hours weekly full-time or 20 hours minimum for part-time.