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Pennsylvania Internship

CompanyCommon Cause
LocationHarrisburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will assist with advocacy campaigns, grassroots engagement, research, policy development, communications, and/or member outreach and events related to voting, elections, redistricting, and democracy reform. Key tasks include legislative research, bill tracking, policy analysis, volunteer recruitment, drafting communications, and assisting with voter engagement efforts.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
259
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
Common Cause is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy, reinventing an open, honest and accountable government that serves the public interest, and empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard in the political process.
About the Role

This part-time internship is a hybrid role located in Harrisburg, PA and will be 15-20 hours per week. You will report to the State Director, Pennsylvania.   

Common Cause is seeking an intern to work with our team in Pennsylvania relating to voting and elections, redistricting, and democracy reform. Interns will assist with advocacy campaigns, grassroots engagement, research, policy development, communications, and/or member outreach and events. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a commitment to a fair and transparent democracy, and who is interested in learning more about government affairs and the legislative process.    

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Skills you will build and work you will be involved in:
  • Legislative research, bill tracking, and policy analysis related to Election Protection Program   
  • Supporting Action Team volunteer recruitment and coalition outreach  
  • Drafting communications, graphics, social media content, and advocacy materials  
  • Assisting with Election Protection organizing and voter engagement efforts  
  • Investigative research on local redistricting   


Qualifications:

You will be a good fit for this internship if you have:  

  • A passion for learning about elections, organizing, and the legislative process  
  • A desire and an ability to work in a non-partisan manner   
  • A willingness to build your organizational skills and attention to detail  
  • A willingness to build your writing and listening skills  
  • A willingness to learn new skills  


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$17.50 - $17.50 an hour
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Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.  

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country. 

Key Skills
Advocacy CampaignsGrassroots EngagementResearchPolicy DevelopmentCommunicationsMember OutreachEventsLegislative ResearchBill TrackingPolicy AnalysisVolunteer RecruitmentCoalition OutreachDrafting CommunicationsSocial Media ContentVoter EngagementInvestigative Research
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