522 policy intern jobs at 356 companies in United States

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
$18/hr OnsiteInternship
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago: Illinois special-purpose government agency treating wastewater and managing stormwater for Chicago and Cook County communities.
0+ YOECurrently enrolled in a degree program; eligible to work in the U.S.; interest in public policy, government, or environmental issues; strong research and writing skills.
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Policy Intern
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$19/hr HybridPart Time, Internship
American Association of University Women
American Association of University Women: Nonprofit membership organization funding women’s education and advancing gender equity through advocacy, research, and grants.
Current student or recent graduate; interest in women’s equity and public policy; strong writing, research, Microsoft Office skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative.
Microsoft Office
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Policy Intern
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Center for Disability & Elder Law
Center for Disability & Elder Law: Chicago nonprofit providing free legal services to low-income older adults and people with disabilities.
Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing public policy, public administration, social work, political science, disability studies, or related fields; interest in advocacy, systems change, and public interest work preferred.
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Policy Intern (Fall 2026)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$20/hr HybridInternship
Greater Washington Partnership
Greater Washington Partnership: Nonprofit civic alliance helping employers, educators, governments, and communities advance inclusive economic growth from Baltimore to Richmond.
Part-time internship (20–24 hrs/wk) involving policy research, writing, stakeholder engagement; interest/experience in public policy, government relations, strong communication and organizational skills required.
Microsoft Office, Salesforce
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Policy Intern- Fall 2026
New York City, New York, United States
$0-$0/yr OnsiteInternship
Center for Family Representation
Center for Family Representation: Nonprofit public defender serving low-income New York City families with free legal and social-work services.
Undergraduate or graduate student affiliated with an accredited program for academic credit internship or paid fellowship, with demonstrated interest in family defense, policy, or related work.
databases
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Public Policy Intern
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$23/hr HybridFull Time
Novogradac & Company LLP
Novogradac & Company LLP: Independent U.S. CPA firm providing audit, tax, accounting, valuation, and consulting services to real-estate and community-development clients.
Working toward a bachelor’s or advanced degree, strong writing and analytical skills, GPA 3.2+, knowledge/interest in federal tax and community development policy preferred, Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
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Public Policy Intern
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Greater Des Moines Partnership
Greater Des Moines Partnership: Nonprofit economic and community development organization advancing business growth, talent development and quality of life in Iowa.
Working toward or recently completed degree in public policy/public administration/related field; strong writing, research, organization, and Microsoft Office skills; ability to work 10–15 hrs/week and manage multiple projects.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel
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Policy Research Intern (Unpaid)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
OnsiteInternship, Volunteer
Children's HealthWatch
Children's HealthWatch: Nonprofit pediatric research network studying economic hardship’s effects on young children and informing health policy.
College graduates or current graduate students in public health, public policy, or a related field. Previous research experience, strong writing skills, flexibility, and organization are required.
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Policy Research Intern (Unpaid)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
OnsiteInternship, Volunteer
Children's HealthWatch
Children's HealthWatch: Nonprofit pediatric research network studying economic hardship’s effects on young children and informing health policy.
College graduates or current graduate students in public health, public policy, or a related field; prior research experience, strong writing skills, flexibility, and organization required.
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Public Policy Intern
Reston or Washington
$20/hr HybridMultiple Commitments Available
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics: Nonprofit professional society serving aerospace engineers, scientists, and industry professionals through standards, publications, events, and education.
Current bachelor's or graduate student in a relevant field, 3.0 GPA, U.S. legislative process knowledge, strong research, writing, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
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International Policy Research Intern
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$18-$18/hr HybridMultiple Commitments Available
Bread for the World
Bread for the World: Christian nonprofit advocacy organization mobilizing people and churches to influence anti-hunger policy in America and worldwide.
Pursuing a BA or BS in public policy or a related field; requires writing, research, external engagement preparation, presentation, social media, and willingness to learn.
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Regulations & Policy Summer Intern
Springfield, Ohio, United States
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Agri Spray Drones
Agri Spray Drones: Private agricultural drone distributor serving farmers and custom applicators with spray drones, parts, training, and service.
Interest in agriculture, law, public policy, or business; strong written and verbal communication; organizational skills; and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
spray drone technology
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Policy Development & Support Intern
United States
$19-$21/hr RemoteInternship
CALSTART
CALSTART: National nonprofit industry organization helping companies and governments develop clean transportation solutions.
Completed ≥3 years of college coursework toward a bachelor’s degree, foundational clean transportation policy knowledge, strong research and writing, stakeholder communication, and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
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Public Policy Research Intern
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$15-$18/hr OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
National Alcohol Beverage Control Association
National Alcohol Beverage Control Association: Nonprofit trade association serving government alcohol-control jurisdictions with regulatory research, data, and policy resources.
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in public policy, public health, or a related field. Requires recent data analysis, mining, cleaning, visualization, and statistical tools experience plus strong communication skills.
Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SPSS, SAS, R, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook
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Fall 2026 Strategy & Policy State Team Intern
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$175/mo HybridInternship
National Women's Law Center
National Women's Law Center: Nonprofit legal and policy organization advancing gender justice for women, girls, and families through law and advocacy.
Undergraduate enrollment, ability to commit ≥15 hours/week for academic credit, strong research and writing, experience or interest in gender-justice policy and advocacy, strong organization and communication skills.
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Energy Policy Intern - Fall 2026 - UNPAID
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
HybridInternship, Part Time
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs: Massachusetts government environmental and clean-energy secretariat protecting natural resources for residents, businesses, farmers, and energy consumers.
Part-time unpaid internship (22.5 hrs/week, 9/21/26–12/1/26). Supports EVICC and municipal data center planning, conducts policy research, develops communications, and provides administrative support. Preferred coursework in policy, environmental studies, or related fields.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
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Science Policy Intern - Work Study Required
Madison or Washington
$20/hr OnsitePart Time, Internship
University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison: Flagship public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin.
Current University of Wisconsin student with Federal Work Study eligibility and interest in agriculture or science policy; requires strong communication, organization, problem-solving, confidentiality, and multitasking skills.
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Policy & Advocacy Intern - Spring 2027
United States
HybridMultiple Commitments Available
International Justice Mission
International Justice Mission: Christian nonprofit organization protecting people in poverty from violence through rescue, justice, survivor restoration and justice-system reform.
Two years of undergraduate study, prior internship or significant leadership experience, strong policy research and written communication skills, and availability for 30–40 hours weekly.
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Manufacturing, Trade, and International Affairs Policy Intern Fall 2026
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$19/hr HybridMultiple Commitments Available
Solar Energy Industries Association
Solar Energy Industries Association: U.S. nonprofit trade association representing solar and energy-storage companies through policy advocacy, research, education, and industry support.
Interest in policy, trade, law, or clean energy supply chains; strong oral communication, writing, editing, organizational, and interpersonal skills; computer literacy with Microsoft Office tools.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams
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Public Policy & Community Affairs Intern
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
OnsiteInternship
Vannevar Labs
Vannevar Labs: Labs is a private defense technology building agentic AI software for government national-security missions.
Interest in public policy or community affairs; strong research, writing, and organizational skills; ability to operate independently; familiarity with Hawaiʻi policy landscape preferred; U.S. citizenship required; based in Honolulu.