BPC Action (Government Relations), Fall Internship

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:

While reasoned and rigorous analysis is needed for sound public policy, this alone does not move the political process.

To impact the public dialogue and influence policy outcomes, BPC Action—the Bipartisan Policy Center’s affiliate organization for political advocacy—engages in aggressive advocacy and implements strategic education and outreach plans to bring Republicans and Democrats together, changing policy on the most polarizing issues.

The BPC Action intern will assist with both legislative and communications efforts, supporting staff as they tackle the many policy areas in their portfolios, including Economic Policy, Energy, Health, Human Capital, Housing, Technology, and Governance.  The intern will learn how to work in a fast-paced environment for a government relations team, deepen their understanding of federal governance, and build skills across legislative, communications, and project management duties. Throughout the experience, they will be exposed to key congressional players and participate in strategic outreach. 

Responsibilities:

• Legislative research and writing
• Monitoring news and congressional activity
• Assisting with social media content creation and management
• Drafting and editing external communications materials
• Supporting team operations, administration, and activity tracking
• On-site assistance at organization-led events

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school
• Strong research and writing skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Desire to strengthen both legislative and political communications skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

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