Spring 2026 Internship

As the largest, most diverse generation in our country’s history, young people have more power than ever to decide our future. It’s Rock the Vote’s mission to ensure they exercise that power by participating in the democratic process – and we need your help! We are a 501(c)(3) organization based out of Washington, DC that is committed to voting rights and equal access for each American at the ballot box.

Rock the Vote is seeking smart, energetic, passionate, and enthusiastic candidates to join our team as Spring 2026 Interns. This is a paid position and will be fully remote.

We are seeking a diverse applicant pool with experience/interest in any of the following areas:

• • Research and public policy
  • Voting rights and social justice issues
  • Civic engagement and partnerships
  • Social media, marketing, and events
  • Campaigns and elections

Responsibilities:

Each intern’s responsibilities will be developed based on their experience, interests, and organizational need, and may include any combination of the following:

• • Managing constituency communications, including fielding questions about registration and election deadlines and processes;
  • Creating interesting and informative social media content (with an emphasis on video content) on relevant issues;
  • Drafting explainers, statements, emails, fact sheets, and press kit materials;
  • Blogging about timely and relevant political issues;
  • Assisting to develop creative activations/programs that support Rock the Vote’s mission;
  • Coordinating voter education with partner organizations;
  • Developing and maintaining a variety of resources to engage and educate young people about elections and voting rights issues;
  • Supporting the civic technology program by researching and outreaching to strategic partners and evaluating tools for needed improvements;
  • Creating descriptive and creative ads to improve our SEO;
  • Inventorying Rock the Vote’s art assets to maximize content creation and distribution;
  • Expanding Rock the Vote’s volunteer program to ensure we are maximizing impact and adding capacity to our team;
  • Additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate is a top performer who brings high levels of energy and enthusiasm, works well independently and with diverse teams, and has a demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead projects. Qualifications should include:

• • A proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite;
  • The ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
  • Strong critical thinking skills;
  • Being a self-starter who can collaborate actively with other team members;
  • Leadership and achievement in academic, professional, extracurricular, or volunteer settings;
  • The ability to work effectively with diverse team members and communities;
  • An attention to detail, organizational skills, and the abilities to learn fast and multitask;
  • Being good humored, independent, and flexible (creativity helps too!);
  • An affinity for youth civic engagement;
  • A passion for Rock the Vote’s mission and goals.

In your application, please make a special note if you have experience with:

• • Journalism, communications, and/or public relations;
  • Elections and/or campaigns;
  • Research and/or policy;
  • Social media and/or communications;
  • Video production;
  • Event planning and/or fundraising;
  • Developing and/or setting up new projects and programs;
  • HTML, CSS, SEO, JavaScript, PHP, Bootstrap, Photoshop, or UI/UX Design.

Hours and Compensation:

Interns will work up to 29 hours per week and will be paid Washington, DC’s hourly minimum wage ($17.95/hour at the time of this listing).

How to Apply:

Please email jobs@rockthevote.org with a cover letter, resume, contact information for 2-3 references, and responses to the questions below, all compiled into one pdf document. Please include “Spring 2026 Intern” in the subject line.

Questions for Intern Applicants:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Preference will be given to those who apply on or before Monday, November 24, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Rock the Vote is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking for a diverse applicant pool and strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, and students from low-income and working-class backgrounds to apply.

Research has shown that women and members of historically marginalized groups often only apply to jobs when they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications. We are committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and diverse organization and we strongly desire applicants with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds: even if you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every qualification listed, we still encourage you to reach out and apply.