Career Corner

Hey #Hoyas – interested in opportunities in the federal government but not sure where to start? Many departments and agencies offer a wide range of opportunities that might fit your interests. You may also discover some you didn’t even know existed.

Below are a few great resources to help you get organized for Public Service Careers:

Founded in 1977, the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) is the premier bipartisan 501(c)(3) foundation dedicated to strengthening the First Branch of government. As champions for a more effective Congress, CMF has served the Capitol Hill community for nearly 50 years, providing hands-on, actionable support and essential resources to Members and their staff, equipping them with the tools they need to govern effectively and better serve
their constituents.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, congressional outreach, research, and communications. This opportunity is ideal for students passionate about public service, civic engagement, and working with Congress.

Key Responsibilities:
• Program Support: Assist CMF staff with the coordination and execution of events
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative assistance, including data entry, and document organization
to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Outreach Assistance: Support communications and outreach efforts to congressional offices, partner organizations,
and external stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with CMF staff to support ongoing projects and new initiatives.
• Technology Proficiency: Use organizational tools and platforms (including Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Salesforce) for
research, communications, and project tracking (training provided).

Qualifications:
• Current College Student
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interest in Congress, public service, or nonprofit leadership
• Demonstrated commitment to bipartisanship and respect for diverse political perspectives

Compensation: Interns may receive academic credit and a stipend, depending on eligibility and program resources. Monthly
transit benefits also available

How to Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, and a one-page writing sample to cmf@congressfoundation.org with the
subject line Spring 2026 Internship Application – [Your Name]. Applications are due by November 30.

We are always looking for interns interested in public opinion polling with a commitment to Democratic politics and a statistics background to work on public opinion research for political campaigns, public interest groups, membership organizations and businesses. Ideal person is interested in public opinion polling with a commitment to Democratic politics and has a statistics background. The primary internship responsibilities include:

• Conducting background research on candidates, opponents, or potential clients
• Editing memos, PowerPoint presentations and proposals
• Reading and understanding crosstab banners and topline questionnaires
• Monitoring polls the first night they are in the field
• Sorting quotes from focus group transcripts
• Creating focus group handout summaries
• Some administrative work when necessary

Knowledge of SPSS, statistics, or quantitative analysis would be helpful, but not required. Applicants must be able to work fast, have a commitment to detail and accuracy, handle a high-pressured working environment, and work well in a team atmosphere in a small office. This is a full-time position with a 40 hour work week. Applicants must be available to work between 9am-6pm ET, and have a flexible schedule to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, staff and interns are currently working remotely, though once it is safe, staff and interns will be expected to work in our DC office. Pay is $15/hr. Casual workplace.

Send resume and cover letter to: internships@mellmangroup.com

Our Echelon Insights Fellows will work directly with our partners and analysts to uncover and mine new data sources, synthesize results, and write research reports for our growing base of clients and subscribers. As an Echelon Fellow, you’ll be at the forefront of answering some of the most interesting and burning questions in politics, media, and marketing today. Your work will focus on uncovering the factors that really matter in driving persuasion and organizational effectiveness, integrating multiple data sources to help our clients gain real-time situational awareness of their competition and the challenges ahead.

An Echelon Fellowship offers college students and recent graduates looking to explore a career in market research an opportunity to learn from leaders in the field in a fast-paced, startup environment. Full-time Fellows will earn a stipend of $1,200 per month. We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2026. Fellowships are hybrid requiring the intern to be on-site 2-3 times per week at our offices in Old Town Alexandria.

Fellowships are available in the areas of Data, Digital Monitoring, and Research. Fellows may specialize in one or more areas depending on interests and aptitude.

Learn more and apply here.

Overview

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is looking for interns in each of our divisions. We are looking for politically interested undergraduate students that want to gain marketable skills, lifelong connections, and have an enjoyable experience interning at our Washington, DC headquarters. Your internship will allow you to contribute measurable value to the NRCC’s operations and stay connected with the organization long after your last day as an intern.

To apply for an NRCC internship, please click below and email your resume and introduction to: wgreaton@nrcc.org