Fall Lawmaker Communications Internship

Deadline to apply: 5 pm 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.

About the Role

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 Lawmaker Communications Intern role. 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

• Researching lawmakers’ media presence
• Developing media analyses
• Assisting with local press monitoring and reporting

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of additional study or work experience
• Passion for building 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 organization
• Clear communication skills

Recruitment Process

All applicants will submit a resume and cover letter. Selected applicants will proceed to a phone screen, followed by interviews with leadership. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Pay

$22 per hour. We will work with you to help you obtain school credit where applicable.

Schedule

Interns are expected to commit up to 30 hours per week during standard U.S. business hours between September 8, 2026, and December 23, 2026. This is a remote position.