Fall 2026 Volunteer Fellowship Program (Remote)

Requirements

• You are interested in politics and passionate about Ballotpedia's mission to provide unbiased, factual information to voters
• You are a strong self-starter who thrives in an independent, remote environment
• You are curious about data and enjoy learning new skills, even if you are new to data research
• You enjoy research and discovering new information
• Most importantly, you believe every voter deserves access to reliable information at all levels of government

Available Projects

• Local Candidate Research: Help build more complete local candidate profiles using the same research standards as full-time staff
• Quality Assurance: Verify and validate candidate information entered by other volunteers

Application and Onboarding Timeline

• Application deadline: Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, or until the program has reached capacity
• Application Review: Rolling responses through Sept. 1, 2026
• Onboarding: Tuesday, Sept. 8 - Friday, Sept. 11, 2026

Application

To Apply
Interested applicants should submit an application, resume and cover letter by selecting "Apply for this job" below and completing the form.
This is an unpaid volunteer position.