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Fall Internship 2026 - External Relations

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

Entry level

BPC's Fall Internship Program BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall inte…

Skills: Earned Media Monitoring, Press List Management, Media Research, Press Release Drafting, Social Media Content Creation

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BPC Action (Government Relations), Fall Internship

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

Entry level

BPC's Fall Internship Program BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall inte…

Skills: Legislative Research, Writing, News Monitoring, Social Media Content Creation, External Communications

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Health Policy Program, Fall Internship

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

Entry level

BPC's Fall Internship Program BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall inte…

Skills: Policy Research, Writing, Communication, Organization, Task Prioritization

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Housing, Fall Internship

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

Entry level

BPC's Fall Internship Program BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall inte…

Skills: Literature Reviews, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Legislative Analysis, Technical Writing

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Economic Policy Program, Fall Internship

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

Entry level

BPC's Fall Internship Program BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall inte…

Skills: Research, Writing, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Suite

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Development Intern, Fall Internship

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

Entry level

BPC's Fall Internship Program BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall inte…

Skills: Donor Relations, Fundraising, Public Policy, Nonprofit Management, Written Communication

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Governance Program, Fall Internship

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

Entry level

BPC's Fall Internship Program BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall inte…

Skills: Research, Writing, Communication, Organizational Skills, Task Prioritization

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Energy Program, Fall Internship

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

Entry level

BPC's Fall Internship Program BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall inte…

Skills: Research, Writing, Communication, Organization, Task Prioritization

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Human Capital, Fall Internship

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

Entry level

BPC's Fall Internship Program BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall inte…

Skills: Research, Writing, Organizational Skills, Multi-tasking, Communication

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Director, Housing

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

Senior+

Founded in 2007, the Bipartisan Policy Center and its advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, are unique in their approach to solving the nation’s most pressing issues. As the only organization working across the full poli…

Skills: Housing Policy Expertise, Bipartisan Negotiation, Strategic Leadership, Staff Management, Public Speaking

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Associate Director/Director of Retirement and Financial Security

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

$110k–$160k/yr

Senior+

Founded in 2007, the Bipartisan Policy Center and its advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, are unique in their approach to solving the nation’s most pressing issues. As the only organization working across the full poli…

Skills: Public Policy Analysis, Bipartisan Consensus Building, Quantitative Analysis, Legislative Advocacy, Strategic Leadership

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Associate Director, Government Operations -- Economic Policy

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

Senior

Founded in 2007, the Bipartisan Policy Center and its advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, are unique in their approach to solving the nation’s most pressing issues. As the only organization working across the full poli…

Skills: Public Policy Analysis, Program Integrity, Government Operations, Stakeholder Management, Bipartisan Policymaking

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Fall Internship 2026 - External Relations

Bipartisan Policy Center

Washington, District of Columbia, United States • On-site

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  • Internship
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~20 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The intern will support the External Relations department by monitoring media coverage, drafting communications materials, and conducting research on funding prospects. They will also assist with donor cultivation and the planning of special events to increase BPC's visibility.

Requirements

Applicants must be rising juniors, seniors, graduate students, or recent graduates with a strong interest in public policy and communications. Excellent written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.

Full job description

BPC's Fall Internship Program

BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall interns work 18-20 hours per week and will receive a $3,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be juniors or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program, or a recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with policy analysts and staff in various capacities.  

Our Fall Internship program starts on Monday, September 14, 2026, and ends Friday, November 20, 2026

Relocation assistance will not be provided.

Project Description:

The Bipartisan Policy Center’s success depends on its ability to both communicate its work effectively and secure the resources to sustain it. The External Relations department, which includes communications, development, and events, plays a vital role in amplifying BPC’s mission and impact. As part of a cross-functional team, the External Relations intern will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, donor relations, media outreach, and digital engagement while supporting BPC’s policy initiatives.

The External Relations intern will work closely with members of the communications and development teams to assist with a variety of projects that strengthen BPC’s visibility, credibility, and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring and reporting on earned media coverage
  • Maintaining and building targeted press lists
  • Conducting industry, organizational, and media research and analysis
  • Drafting press releases, media pitches, event language, donor correspondence, talking points, and social media content
  • Designing and creating digital materials for events and social media campaigns
  • Researching funding prospects (foundations, corporations, and individuals)
  • Helping prepare briefing memos for use by leadership and external audiences
  • Supporting donor cultivation, stewardship, and outreach activities
  • Assisting with database entry and maintaining accurate constituent records
  • Providing organizational and planning assistance for meetings and special events

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate (rising juniors and above), graduate students, or recent graduates
  • Strong interest in public policy, politics, communications, and/or nonprofit management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong editing ability
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); database or design software experience desirable
  • Creative, collaborative, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment

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
  • 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 (if possible, please submit as one PDF File):

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Relevant writing sample (3-5 pages)
  • College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
  • 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

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About Bipartisan Policy Center

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Ideas. Action. Results.

Industry
Think Tanks
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
LinkedIn followers
29,929

Ideas. Action. Results. Our mission: - Build connections. - Negotiate policy. - Achieve bipartisan solutions. - Improve lives. The Bipartisan Policy Center and Bipartisan Policy Center Action spend every day getting stuff done for democracy. No organization in America has a better track record of fostering relationships and bringing together the left and the right to produce real results. We combine the best ideas from both parties to promote health, security, opportunity, and civic participation for all Americans. We are on the ground doing the hard work. We deliver the direct support and policy insights members of Congress need to craft legislation that actually passes.

Offices: 1225 Eye St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, District of Columbia 20005, US

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About Bipartisan Policy Center

LinkedInVisit site

Ideas. Action. Results.

Industry
Think Tanks
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
LinkedIn followers
29,929

Ideas. Action. Results. Our mission: - Build connections. - Negotiate policy. - Achieve bipartisan solutions. - Improve lives. The Bipartisan Policy Center and Bipartisan Policy Center Action spend every day getting stuff done for democracy. No organization in America has a better track record of fostering relationships and bringing together the left and the right to produce real results. We combine the best ideas from both parties to promote health, security, opportunity, and civic participation for all Americans. We are on the ground doing the hard work. We deliver the direct support and policy insights members of Congress need to craft legislation that actually passes.

Offices: 1225 Eye St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, District of Columbia 20005, US

EconomyEvidence-Based PolicymakingImmigrationHousingEnergyGovernanceInfrastructureEducationand HealthNon Profit
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