Do you want an in-depth experience at the heart of tech policymaking in Congress and Washington? TechCongress seeks a self-motivated graduate or undergraduate student or an individual with similar experience for a part-time or full-time internship for Summer 2024. You should have an interest in learning about and improving Congress or technology policy.
Apply here or through Screendoor
TechCongress is building 21st century government with technology talent through our Congressional Fellowships.We are a nonprofit with a mission to bridge the divide between Congress and the technology sector by placing technologists to work with Members of Congress and Congressional Committees in order to build capacity in Congress, train cross-sector leaders— who can understand the challenges of government and the technology community— and keep Congress up-to-date about the latest challenges and opportunities relating to technology.
We are looking for a self-starting intern!
About the Intern:
TechCongress is looking for a Programs Intern to work with staff and fellows. You will participate in TechCongress’s support of our Congressional Fellowships and contribute to our communications strategy.
Whether this internship will be remote / virtual or in Washington DC will be determined during the hiring process. TechCongress is a distributed team, across the country, and remote work is possible. This is a paid position ($17/hour)
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Support the administration of the Congressional Fellowships;
- Support the organization and implementation of our recruitment and orientation events;
- Support TechCongress’s editorial efforts – research, content creation, and copyediting;
- Attend Congressional hearings and events to summarize content for newsletter;
- Track fellow accomplishments and activities on the Hill;
- Support TechCongress by researching new program opportunities.
You will also have the opportunity to author or co-author blog posts, articles, press releases or press pitches, as well as the chance to attend educational events.
Required Qualifications:
- A self-starter who can take on projects with minimal supervision;
- Strong written and verbal communications skills;
- Strong organizational skills, and keen attention to detail;
- Available to work between 20-40 hours a week (part time or full time).
Additional Skills (a plus, but not required):
- Familiarity with Squarespace, MailChimp, Zapier, Canva or image editing software;
- Experience managing organizational social media accounts (non-personal accounts);
- Experience with working on a podcast;
- Interest in tech and policy.
About TechCongress
We’ve got great staff and advisors doing all we can to bridge the gap between government and the technology community. TechCongress is nonpartisan and works with a diverse set of political voices, and does not take positions on issues. We are building a new generation of technology leaders, and support our staff and fellows with professional development, networking, and freedom to tinker and test new ideas. Above all, we are vigilantly focused on adding value—to our people, our institutions and our society.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a resume, answer our application questions, and provide a brief (no more than 2 page) writing sample. Internships are paid $17/hour. A late May or early June start date would be preferable. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. All applications submitted before April 22nd will be prioritized.
You can apply here or through Screendoor.