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Election Protection Intern

CompanyCommon Cause
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the annual two-day internal Election Protection (EP) Seminar by compiling resources, preparing training materials, and assisting with the technical setup and management of virtual events. Responsibilities also include tracking attendance, note-taking, and drafting follow-up communications post-seminar.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
259
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
25 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 remote role and will be 10-25 hours per week.  

Common Cause is seeking an intern to work with our Campaigns and Organizing team relating to election protection. The Election Protection Intern will play a key role in supporting our annual two-day internal Election Protection (EP) Seminar. This internship provides hands-on experience in program coordination, resource development, and stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced civic engagement environment. 

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Skills you will build and work you will be involved in:
  • Compile and organize Election Protection resources for staff, volunteers, and coalition partners
  •  Review materials and toolkits to ensure information is accurate, clear, and up to date
  • Help prepare training resources for distribution before the seminar
  •  Support the technical setup of virtual events and webinars
  • Manage virtual meeting tools, breakout rooms, and chat questions during sessions
  • Troubleshoot basic technical issues and help ensure sessions run smoothly
  • Track attendance and assist with note-taking during the seminar
  • Organize presentation slides, recordings, and resources after the event
  • Draft and send follow-up emails to participants
  • Support clear communication and resource sharing with staff, volunteers, and partners 


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
Program CoordinationResource DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailWriting SkillsListening SkillsTechnical SetupVirtual Event ManagementTroubleshootingAttendance TrackingNote-takingCommunication
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