Summer Internship 2025 – BPC Action (Government Relations)

Position 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 partner 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.

 

Responsibilities
The intern will assist staff as they tackle the many policy areas in their portfolios such as:

• Economic policy  
• Early Childhood development  
• Energy  
• Health  
• Immigration  
• Paid Leave  
• Congressional reform

Responsibilities include research and writing, monitoring news and congressional activity, helping out BPC Action’s Communications Manager with BPC Action’s social media accounts, blogging, and other communications activities and administrative duties as needed. The intern will be exposed to key congressional players and participate in strategic outreach. 

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate school, or be a recent grad.
• Strong research and writing skills
• Independent, efficient worker with experience managing multiple, pressing deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior-level staff
• Strong interest and understanding of the legislative process
• Previous internship in a legislative office or government relations office preferred
• Collaborative and enthusiastic team player

 

SUMMER PROGRAM

BPC has a robust summer program. Interns work full time, and will receive a $6,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be rising 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 project analysts and staff in various capacities.  *Please note that our Summer internship will be in person*

 

 

Application instructions

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