Bipartisan Policy Center

Compensation

Full Description

BPC's Summer Internship Program BPC has a robust spring internship program. Interns work full time and will receive a $6,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be a rising Junior or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program or a be recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with project analysts and staff in various capacities.  Our Summer Internship program runs from June 1 to August 7, 2026.  *Please note that this summer internship is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, with on-site work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at BPC’s office at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC.* Relocation assistance will not be provided. Project Description While reasoned and rigorous analysis is needed for sound public policy, this alone does not move the political process. To impact the public dialogue and influence policy outcomes, BPC Action—the Bipartisan Policy Center’s affiliate organization for political advocacy—engages in aggressive advocacy and implements strategic education and outreach plans to bring Republicans and Democrats together, changing policy on the most polarizing issues. The BPC Action intern will assist with both legislative and communications efforts, supporting staff as they tackle the many policy areas in their portfolios, including Economic Policy, Energy, Health, Human Capital, Housing, Technology, and Governance.  The intern will learn how to work in a fast-paced environment for a government relations team, deepen their understanding of federal governance, and build skills across legislative, communications, and project management duties. Throughout the experience, they will be exposed to key congressional players and participate in strategic outreach.  Responsibilities * Legislative research and writing * Monitoring news and congressional activity * Assisting with social media content creation and management * Drafting and editing external communications materials * Supporting team operations, administration, and activity tracking * On-site assistance at organization-led events Qualifications * Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school * Strong research and writing skills * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively * Desire to strengthen both legislative and political communications skills * Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks APPLICATION PROCESS  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate has been identified. Please do not send multiple submissions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls, please. 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. We do not offer visa sponsorship. Required materials (please submit as one PDF File): * Cover Letter * Resume * Relevant writing sample (3-5 pages). * College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable). * Phone and email contact information for two professional references, including a professor or other individual familiar with your work. * Brief response to the statement "What does Bipartisanship mean to you?" (5-8 sentences). To celebrate diversity and ensure equity and inclusivity, BPC is committed to: * Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce with insights and solutions for our increasingly divided society. * Creating a workplace culture where all employees feel valued and their perspectives are heard.