External Relations Spring 2026 Internship Program (Paid/Remote)

Intern Testimonials

“The Ballotpedia internship experience sharpened my research and analytical skills, deepened my understanding of American politics, and gave me a front-row seat to the inner workings of a mission-driven organization. I'm grateful for the mentorship I received and the meaningful projects I contributed to. This internship has truly provided pivotal growth in my professional journey.” - Sydney Baker, Summer 2025 Editorial Intern

“This internship was one of the most hands-on opportunities I have had, and played an influential role in how I view myself and civic engagement. Working for Ballotpedia was a collaborative effort and my team and supervisor were consistently involved in my improvement and growth this summer. It is a must for potential interns!”— Brynley Jones, Summer 2024 Editorial Intern

"Interning at Ballotpedia was a wonderful opportunity to approach politics from a new angle. As a journalism student, I am often told to maintain neutrality, but the people at Ballotpedia are the first people who have shown me how to do that. It is refreshing to work for an organization so committed to non-partisan and fair coverage." — Claire Harrison, Summer 2024 Editorial Intern

"Interning with Ballotpedia was a wonderful experience. I was guided and taught throughout various projects while also being allowed to be creative and explore my ideas and projects. I have learned not only about American politics but meaningful ways to reach and educate people. It was an invaluable experience with great mentorship!" — Abigail Campbell, 2020 Communications Intern and current Communications Associate

"Participating in the editorial internship program was an exceptional learning experience that prepared me for my current role as a staff writer. Through the internship, I received extensive training on preventing bias, learned how to code the website, and worked on challenging projects, all with the support of helpful and encouraging Ballotpedia staff." — Janie Valentine, 2019 Spring Intern and current Managing Editor of the Law Team

Program Description

As an intern, you will go through a similar onboarding experience to full-time Ballotpedia employees. Following orientation, you will join the External Relations team, working alongside full-time staff members.

In addition to your onboarding experience and the experience you will develop working in your assigned area, you may also have the opportunity to attend topical meetings or webinars.

As a Ballotpedia External Relations intern, you may: 

• Assist the department with activities to support Ballotpedia’s donor relations and strategic partnerships;
• Be tasked with data entry and data clean-up; 
• Use Salesforce to produce reports and manage Ballotpedia’s database of external contacts;
• Conduct basic research about potential partners and donors for Ballotpedia; 
• Assist with aspects of donor recognition and record keeping such as donor database entry, thank you note writing, and other donor recognition as appropriate; 
• Prepare research on elections and other related topics that may be needed for small and large partnerships; and
• Other projects as assigned.

Ballotpedia’s spring 2026 internship runs from Monday, January 12, 2026 through Friday, May 1, 2026. Ballotpedia’s spring internship is a part-time internship program; interns will work approximately 10-20 hours per week depending on their availability.

Ballotpedia is happy to facilitate credit for your internship experience if that is available to you. If you will be seeking credit for your internship, and if there is anything that Ballotpedia will need to do to assist you, please include that information in the same file as your cover letter.

Environment

Ballotpedia interns will work remotely, as all Ballotpedia staff work remotely. To join Ballotpedia, you must have a well-functioning computer with Internet access. Ballotpedia uses Google Applications (Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive and more) to accomplish our goals. Some familiarity with Google Applications is helpful.

Compensation

Interns will be compensated at $15.00 per hour.

Please note: If the minimum wage in your area is more than $15.00 per hour, you will be compensated per your area’s minimum wage.

To Apply

To apply, click on “Apply for this job” below and fill out the form.

Please provide the following in PDF format:

• résumé
• cover letter which states your interest in External Relations, including the contact information for two professional references
• A sample one-page thank you note thanking a donor for their support of Ballotpedia

• Note: please include this in the same file as your cover letter

Please ensure that either your resume or your cover letter includes your current address. Applications that do not include a current address will not be accepted.

If you are hired for this position, Ballotpedia participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ballotpedia is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

About Ballotpedia

Ballotpedia is a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing Americans with accurate, relevant, and reliable information about politics, elections, and public policy. Our goal is to close the ballot information gap and help voters make informed decisions. We value innovation, humility, hunger, and a collaborative spirit and are committed to continuously improving our offerings to better serve our audiences, readers, and candidates.