Gain valuable political experience and help elect Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot! EMILYs List offers internships spring, summer, and fall semesters in all of our departments. The EMILYs List Internship program is designed for people who have little to no professional political/campaign experience and who are interested in a career in politics.
In addition to daily work in their departments and attendance at staff events, interns participate in brown bag sessions, which gives them the opportunity to hear from our staff, learn about their professional history, and gain deeper knowledge about each department at EMILYs List. Our interns leave EMILYs List ready for life on the campaign trail after attending our signature Change the World training that will equip each intern with skills for beginning a career in campaigns.
Internships are available in Federal and Gubernatorial Campaigns, State and Local Campaigns, Campaigns Research, Communications, Data and Analytics, Design, Digital, Events, Executive and Administrative, Fundraising, Independent Expenditures, Marketing, and Communications Research departments. See the full list of available internships and their responsibilities here.
Location(s)
- Remote or hybrid at Washington, D.C. headquarters
Schedule
- Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters
Cost/Compensation
- Interns are paid at a rate of $17.50 per hour.
Eligibility Requirements
- High school graduates, current college students, mid-career professionals, and anyone looking to do substantive work.
- Interns must reside within the United States for the duration of the program.
- For most departments, interns must also be available to work between 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET, and commit to a minimum of 10 weeks
- Interns may participate in the program full-time or part-time.
Deadline
- Summer internships: March 13
- Fall internships: January 10
- Spring internships: November 10
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed application
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EMILY's List is a political action committee (PAC) founded in 1985 that focuses on electing Democratic women who support abortion rights to public office in the United States. The organization provides financial support, training, and strategic assistance to female candidates at local, state, and national levels. EMILY's List also engages in voter mobilization and advocacy efforts to increase women’s political representation. The name “EMILY” stands for “Early Money Is Like Yeast,” referencing the importance of early funding in political campaigns.
