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We're building a foundation that takes leadership, impact, and real involvement seriously. If you want to do meaningful work on policy research, public education, or community engagement, there's a place for you on the team.
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Apply once for any internship role, including high school internships. Rank your top three positions and we'll assign you to the best fit across departments.
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Leadership openings use a dedicated application on each role page. Browse the directory below and apply directly for the position you want.
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We're currently filling 8 positions across our departments.
Center for Public Policy
Research and writing roles that power our state-by-state policy work and public education.
Internship Team
Policy Research Intern
InternshipContribute to the Center for Public Policy's state-by-state research and public education work. A great fit for students interested in policy, public affairs, or related fields.
- Time
- 5 to 8 hours / week
- Location
- Remote
- Openings
- Multiple openings
Journalism Intern
InternshipReport and write short pieces, explainers, and articles for the foundation's public education work. A great fit for student journalists and aspiring writers who want real bylines on real research.
- Time
- 1 to 2 hours / week
- Location
- Remote
- Openings
- Multiple openings
Civic Affairs Department
Community-facing roles that carry the foundation's work into the places it serves.
Internship Team
Community Engagement Intern
InternshipJoin the Civic Affairs Department on community projects that aim to educate the public. A hands-on role for people who want to help carry the foundation's research and recommendations into the places they actually matter.
- Time
- 3 to 6 hours / week
- Location
- Hybrid
- Openings
- Multiple openings
Civic Affairs Intern
InternshipSupport the Civic Affairs Department's projects, events, and outreach that carry our research and education work into communities.
- Time
- 3 to 6 hours / week
- Location
- Hybrid
- Openings
- Multiple openings
Strategy & Expansion Department
Roles that help the foundation grow, stay coordinated, and reach more people.
Internship Team
Finance Intern
InternshipSupport the Strategy & Expansion Department's finance team with budgeting, recordkeeping, and the day-to-day work that keeps the foundation transparent and organized.
- Time
- 4 to 6 hours / week
- Location
- Remote
- Openings
- Multiple openings
Grant Writing Intern
InternshipSupport the Strategy & Expansion Department's finance team with grant research, drafting, and the written materials that help the foundation pursue funding for its research and public education work.
- Time
- 3 to 5 hours / week
- Location
- Remote
- Openings
- Multiple openings
Social Media Intern
InternshipHelp grow the foundation's public education reach through social content that explains our research, programs, and civic engagement work in clear, engaging formats.
- Time
- 3 to 5 hours / week
- Location
- Remote
- Openings
- Multiple openings
Outreach Intern
InternshipHelp the Strategy & Expansion Department connect the foundation's work with new audiences through partnerships, events, and public-facing outreach.
- Time
- 3 to 5 hours / week
- Location
- Remote
- Openings
- Multiple openings
Other Ways to Help
Not every contribution is a role. There are real ways to support the foundation without a formal position.
Share Our Resources
Pass our articles, explainers, and research along to people who would benefit from them. Awareness travels best person to person.
Attend or Host an Event
Join our community events, or work with the Civic Affairs Department to organize one in your area.
Promote Awareness
Follow us on social media and amplify the issues we cover so they reach the people most affected by them.
Community Outreach
Help us connect with local organizations, schools, and community groups doing aligned work.
Support the work financially
Every contribution funds research, public education, and community engagement.
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