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TSP Fall Internship

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Who We are 

The States Project (TSP) connects the importance of state legislatures to every aspect of our lives and brings together communities to help build a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous future for all. Our electoral work focuses on winning governing majorities in the states by making state legislative campaigns more effective and better funded. Our governance 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. We encourage you to find out more about our values here.


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 following intern role: 


Policy Intern:

This intern will work with the team that supports state lawmakers to improve lives with policies and frameworks designed specifically in the context of state legislatures. These policies and frameworks are based on evidence and research of different state policy approaches and responsive to the unique needs of state lawmakers and staff. 


Responsibilities may include:

Support the development and delivery of lawmaker resources and programming, policy research, tracking legislative trends, and attending partner briefings/webinars. 


Qualifications
  • Passion for and alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and theory of change.
  • Capable of managing/prioritizing time and tasks associated with a fast-paced organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills and a highly collaborative approach.
  • Ability to create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence. 
  • Current student at accredited university or college.


$22 - $22 an hour
Compensation: 
Interns are paid $22 per hour. We will work with you to help you obtain school credit where applicable. All internship opportunities will be remote. Interns are expected to commit up to 20 hours per week (generally during standard U.S. business hours) for at least 10 weeks (through December 19, 2025).

*The pay rate or range noted for this position is in compliance with the District of Columbia Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023, NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, and other state and local laws.

TSP does not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. TSP values diversity and strongly encourages women, individuals with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, religious beliefs, and military backgrounds to apply.

TSP complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact People & Culture’s Amy Fecteau at [email protected].

What You Can Expect During the Recruitment Process:
All applicants will submit a resume and cover letter. Selected applicants will be moved forward to an interview with staff. 
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August 30, 2025
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