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Digital Campaigns Intern

CompanyCommon Cause
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
This role involves assisting with advocacy campaigns, grassroots engagement, research, policy development, communications, and member outreach/events related to voting, elections, redistricting, and democracy reform. Key tasks include drafting digital content, tracking and analyzing data to make strategic recommendations, and supporting the digital campaigning program operations.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
259
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
15 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 15 hours per week. You will report to the Digital Director.   

Common Cause is seeking an intern to work with our Digital Campaigns teams relating to voting and elections, redistricting, and democracy reform. In this role you 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:
  • Drafting email, web, and/or SMS content   
  • Track and analyze data then make strategic recommendations based on findings   
  • Brainstorm and implement A/B tests   
  • Researching potential petition topics presenting them to the Senior Manager for Digital Campaigns  
  • Support operations of digital campaigning program, including with production, quality assurance, and scheduling sends  
  • Respond to supporter questions and comments from email or forward to appropriate staff  


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 OutreachEventsDrafting EmailWeb ContentSMS ContentData AnalysisStrategic RecommendationsA/B TestingPetition TopicsDigital CampaigningQuality Assurance
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