SIGNATURE EVENTS, INTERNSHIPS, FIELD EXPERIENCES

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland
Washington’s 10th District

Internships are available in Rep. Strickland’s Lakewood and Lacey District Offices, as well as in her Washington D.C. office. 

District Offices: Interns will be asked to answer phones, assist the constituent services team, attend virtual events, research projects, and aid our press team, Congresswoman, and district staff. As a result, interns learn about constituent services and engagement and the many other functions of a congressional office. This is a hybrid part-time (15hrs/wk) stipend paid position. Deadline for Spring 2024 is Dec. 1

D.C. Office:

• Legislative Interns assist the legislative staff by preparing briefing notes and memos, researching legislation, tracking legislative activity, providing mail program support, answering phones, inputting casework inquiries, attending hearings, and advancing the Congresswoman’s legislative agenda.
• Press Interns assist the communications staff by compiling media clips, drafting social media posts and press releases, creating digital content, answering phones, inputting casework inquiries, and aiding the Congresswoman’s communications efforts. Experience working in communications is a plus.

Congressman Derek Kilmer
Washington’s Sixth District

Internships are available in Rep. Kilmers District and Washington D.C. offices. Intern responsibilities vary -- they assist with answering phones, researching legislation, attending hearings and briefings, and drafting constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office. In the Washington, D.C. office, internships run on a semester basis, with a fall, spring and summer cohort. The hours are flexible to accommodate college students' hectic course schedules, and all their interns receive a monthly stipend.

Senator Patty Murray
Washington State

Senator Murray is seeking paid legislative and communications interns in their Washington, D.C. office, and constituent service interns in their Seattle office. This is a great opportunity for students to see the legislative process up-close, learn more about the federal government, and build strong ties to their communities. Interning in either Washington state or Washington, D.C. provides a unique opportunity to join a hardworking team that’s dedicated to serving the people of Washington state. Deadline for summer internships is in May. 

Pierce County 
Paid Summer Internship Program

A career with Pierce County is an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives every day. Each employee plays a role in supporting a livable Pierce County where people choose to live, work, play, and are proud to call home. Whether you are serving our great community by providing public resource maintenance, social services, administrative support, legal advocacy, or protecting our community, you are joining a team aimed at working together to achieve a thriving Pierce County. Past internships have been in Policy Research & Legal, Communications & Videography, Environmental Education, Parks & Trails Planning, and other fields. 

Washington State Legislative Internship Program
Winter Quarter, Olympia: Serving in the State Capital in legislative offices

(The deadline has passed for this year. Now is a good time to plan for next year.) 
Each January the Washington State Legislature welcomes around 70 passionate, inquisitive, and hardworking students to serve as non-partisan, full time legislative staff in Olympia. In addition to earning academic credit, interns engage as part of a team, helping solve real world problems for the citizens of Washington. These interactions provide one-of-a-kind insights into the events and legislation that impact our state every day.

The Legislative Internship Program offers unparalleled access to Washington's most influential leaders and policy makers, professional development to build transferrable skills, and hands-on simulations to learn all aspects of the legislative process. This experience will encourage you to learn quickly, think critically, and develop professionally as you forge lifelong connections in public policy. Each year, the deadline to apply for this internship is in October. 

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Paid Summer Internship Program

DSHS’s Office of the Secretary (OOS) Internship Program is open to all qualified college students to learn, grow, and start a meaningful, rewarding career. The summer Internship Program is designed for you to apply your classroom knowledge to a professional, on-the-job learning experience. Seeing the business side firsthand, you will explore career interests and develop and build a professional network of resources across DSHS business units. You will enjoy collaborating with a knowledgeable and professional team while working on exciting projects that encourage innovation in a fast-paced environment. The application will open in February. A blog featuring personal experiences of interns with DSHS is here.

Tacoma Rescue Mission

The Tacoma Rescue Mission provides emergency services such as shelter and food to the homeless or hurting; offers self-sufficiency programs to help lift a person from poverty and break the chains of addiction; support prevention programs. This is a faith-based organization. The organization views interns as a vital part of their Mission. Apply at least one month before the quarter starts. 

Congressional App Challenge
Communications Intern (REMOTE/HYBRID)

We’re seeking someone with initiative and vision to help grow a Congressional Tech Project focused on STEM education. Must have an interest in working with Congress, technology, and start-ups. STEM or Computer Science background a plus, but not required. Interns will have immediate responsibilities including event planning, website and database management, email marketing, content creation, and data research. You will be working two blocks from the White House, at the center of the nation’s capital. You will also have exposure to other events through programs supported by the Internet Education Foundation (IEF). Commitment: 15-40 hours a week. Location: Washington DC with remote opportunities available. 

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)
Nonprofit Organization Management

FIRE offers a ten-week, paid summer internship as part of our efforts to educate students about their rights at colleges and universities. This internship gives current undergraduates the opportunity to assist FIRE in defending civil liberties on campuses across the country. FIRE interns do substantive work and participate in weekly seminars with FIRE staff and other experts in freedom of expression, due process, and much more. Interns will work at FIRE’s downtown Philadelphia office. The 2024 program will run from May 28 through August 2 and interns will receive a stipend of $5,250. 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholar

NOAA's Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes outstanding students studying in NOAA mission fields. Scholars receive up to $9,500 per academic year to support their studies, as well as paid summer internship opportunities at NOAA facilities across the U.S. Hollings alumni report that the experience influenced their academic and career paths, expanded their professional networks and improved their skills for working in NOAA mission fields. Of Hollings scholars surveyed, 100% would recommend this opportunity to other students. Closing date for applications: 01/31/2024

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Congressional Internship Program

Consider applying to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's Congressional Internship Program for Summer 2024. CHCI interns will meet accomplished leaders—including CHCI Alumni— dedicated to improving the Latino community. These leaders come from a wide range of professional backgrounds, including Capitol Hill, Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, nonprofits, and other organizations that support Latino education and leadership development. 

The Congressional Internship Program (CIP) equips participants with legislative knowledge, cultural competency, an extensive network and personal and professional leadership skills. CHCI interns come to D.C. from across the country and Puerto Rico. They will meet fellow Latinos from different heritages and backgrounds—learning as much from each other as from CHCI. As they work together, serve the community, and explore the nation’s capital, interns will build bonds that will last beyond the program. Interns will attend weekly programming sessions centered on CHCI’s four Pillars of Leadership—Self Discovery, Transformation through Collective Power, Rooted in my Strength, and Planting Seeds for Tomorrow. The CHCI pillars provide the support needed to strategize and produce organized, culturally relevant programming with timely content to create opportunities, transform, influence, and connect the next generation of Latino leaders. Domestic round-trip transportation to Washington, D.C. Furnished Housing (Rent and Utilities Covered).

Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program 
Department of Agriculture, Tribal Agriculture and Food
Partnership for Public Service - Go Government

The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program – U.S. Department of Agriculture, Tribal Agriculture and Food is a distinct paid opportunity for undergraduate, graduate, and law students to gain specialized career experience in the Office of Tribal Relations and with Department of Agriculture mission areas. During the summer of 2024, interns will work on programs that benefit Indian Country and relate to USDA tribal agriculture and food policy programs.  The program pairs selected interns with USDA staff whose internship areas focus on a range of topics. A 10-12-week summer internship at USDA is focused on the tribal agriculture and food. It includes a stipend of $7,500 for full-time positions (a minimum of 32 hours/week), plus $5,500 for housing and travel expenses. There will be professional development sessions, including orientation and networking events throughout the summer. Application closes concludes.

Placements for summer 2024 will be added in coming months, but confirmed internship focus areas include:  
Food and nutrition.
Forest Service.
Natural resources.
Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative.
Business financing.
Community, housing and infrastructure development.
Food system coordination and development.
Food production, processing and inspection/safety.
Farm-to-school programs for tribal stakeholders.

Effective Institutions Project
Nonprofit Organization Management
Research, Support

Looking for a remote, paid summer internship? Interested in research, strategy, and improving the quality of decision-making at important institutions? This opportunity at the Effective Institutions Project may be a good fit for you. The Effective Institutions Project is a global working group of academics, philanthropic leaders, businesspeople, and policymakers striving to determine the best ways to improve the quality of decision-making at important institutions. We analyze how and in what ways institutions’ decisions influence people’s lives, study how key institutions currently make decisions, identify interventions that might cause those institutions to take actions that will lead to better global outcomes, and mobilize funding and talent to execute on the most promising interventions. Alongside this, we are building an interdisciplinary network of reformers to share insights, coordinate efforts, and steadily increase the odds of success over time.

ASU SolarSPELL Initiative

SolarSPELL Mission Statement:
The ASU SolarSPELL Initiative empowers learners globally by providing localized educational information and the training to build 21st century skills in offline environments.

The SolarSPELL Initiative serves unconnected schools and communities by providing a relevant, education-focused, offline digital library — without the need for costly, long-term infrastructure improvements — and matching the technology with locally-based trainers who can support the necessary development of internet-ready skills. The SolarSPELL (Solar Powered Educational Learning Library) digital library mimics an online experience by generating its own offline WiFi hotspot to which any WiFi-capable device can connect, so that users can freely surf the library's expansive, yet localized, content.  

Effective Institutions Project
Nonprofit Organization Management
Research, Support

Looking for a remote, paid summer internship? Interested in research, strategy, and improving the quality of decision-making at important institutions? This opportunity at the Effective Institutions Project may be a good fit for you. The Effective Institutions Project is a global working group of academics, philanthropic leaders, businesspeople, and policymakers striving to determine the best ways to improve the quality of decision-making at important institutions. We analyze how and in what ways institutions’ decisions influence people’s lives, study how key institutions currently make decisions, identify interventions that might cause those institutions to take actions that will lead to better global outcomes, and mobilize funding and talent to execute on the most promising interventions. Alongside this, we are building an interdisciplinary network of reformers to share insights, coordinate efforts, and steadily increase the odds of success over time.

Effective Institutions Project
Nonprofit Organization Management
Research, Support

Looking for a remote, paid summer internship? Interested in research, strategy, and improving the quality of decision-making at important institutions? This opportunity at the Effective Institutions Project may be a good fit for you. The Effective Institutions Project is a global working group of academics, philanthropic leaders, businesspeople, and policymakers striving to determine the best ways to improve the quality of decision-making at important institutions. We analyze how and in what ways institutions’ decisions influence people’s lives, study how key institutions currently make decisions, identify interventions that might cause those institutions to take actions that will lead to better global outcomes, and mobilize funding and talent to execute on the most promising interventions. Alongside this, we are building an interdisciplinary network of reformers to share insights, coordinate efforts, and steadily increase the odds of success over time.

Effective Institutions Project
Nonprofit Organization Management
Research, Support

Looking for a remote, paid summer internship? Interested in research, strategy, and improving the quality of decision-making at important institutions? This opportunity at the Effective Institutions Project may be a good fit for you. The Effective Institutions Project is a global working group of academics, philanthropic leaders, businesspeople, and policymakers striving to determine the best ways to improve the quality of decision-making at important institutions. We analyze how and in what ways institutions’ decisions influence people’s lives, study how key institutions currently make decisions, identify interventions that might cause those institutions to take actions that will lead to better global outcomes, and mobilize funding and talent to execute on the most promising interventions. Alongside this, we are building an interdisciplinary network of reformers to share insights, coordinate efforts, and steadily increase the odds of success over time.

Effective Institutions Project
Nonprofit Organization Management
Research, Support

Looking for a remote, paid summer internship? Interested in research, strategy, and improving the quality of decision-making at important institutions? This opportunity at the Effective Institutions Project may be a good fit for you. The Effective Institutions Project is a global working group of academics, philanthropic leaders, businesspeople, and policymakers striving to determine the best ways to improve the quality of decision-making at important institutions. We analyze how and in what ways institutions’ decisions influence people’s lives, study how key institutions currently make decisions, identify interventions that might cause those institutions to take actions that will lead to better global outcomes, and mobilize funding and talent to execute on the most promising interventions. Alongside this, we are building an interdisciplinary network of reformers to share insights, coordinate efforts, and steadily increase the odds of success over time.

Effective Institutions Project
Nonprofit Organization Management
Research, Support

Looking for a remote, paid summer internship? Interested in research, strategy, and improving the quality of decision-making at important institutions? This opportunity at the Effective Institutions Project may be a good fit for you. The Effective Institutions Project is a global working group of academics, philanthropic leaders, businesspeople, and policymakers striving to determine the best ways to improve the quality of decision-making at important institutions. We analyze how and in what ways institutions’ decisions influence people’s lives, study how key institutions currently make decisions, identify interventions that might cause those institutions to take actions that will lead to better global outcomes, and mobilize funding and talent to execute on the most promising interventions. Alongside this, we are building an interdisciplinary network of reformers to share insights, coordinate efforts, and steadily increase the odds of success over time.