Fall Lawmaker Communications Internship

Job Description

Position: Fall Intern

Location: Remote

Deadline to apply: 5pm ET on August 19, 2026

Who We Are

The States Project (TSP) focuses on improving Americans’ lives by winning state legislative power and working with lawmakers to achieve goals for the common good.

Our electoral work focuses on winning governing majorities in the states by making state legislative campaigns more effective and better funded. Our policy work provides nonpartisan tools and resources that connect a diverse community of state lawmakers committed to improving lives for the people they serve. We do it because we believe that state legislatures are the strongest force for change in this country.

We encourage you to find out more about the American Promise at Work.

Position Summary

As an intern, you will gain valuable educational experience in communications or policy at the state legislative level, and will be provided with opportunities to make connections to support the development of your career. We are currently looking to fill the following intern role:

• Lawmaker Communications Intern: This intern will work with the team that supports state lawmakers to improve lives with communications and messaging tools designed specifically in the context of state legislatures. Responsibilities may include: Researching lawmakers’ media presence, developing media analyses, and assisting with local press monitoring and reporting.

Qualifications:

What You Can Expect During the Recruitment and Hiring Process:

All applicants will submit a resume and cover letter. Selected applicants will be moved forward to a phone screen. The next steps will include interviews with leadership.

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of additional study or work experience
• Passion for building the power in states to achieve the American Promise.
• Exceptional critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment while handling sensitive and confidential information
• Capable of independently managing time and tasks associated with a fast-paced organizationClear communication skills