2025 Fall Internship Program

Description

Reports To: Operations Department and Department Intern Coordinator
Department: Varies
Work Location: In-Office (Washington, DC Headquarters)
Job Type: Temporary Full-Time and Temporary Part-Time
Supervisory Responsibilities: No

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U.S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns—both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members—with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support, and management consulting. In addition, the DCCC’s Independent Expenditure supports these campaigns with television, radio, digital, and other voter contact efforts. The DCCC is supported by contributions from individuals, organizations, and Democratic Members throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and protecting the House majority.

Position Summary:
The DCCC Internship Program is designed to provide substantial exposure to practical, campaign-style politics on a national level. Interns are placed with varying departments based on interest, availability, and skill set. This is a great opportunity to contribute to House Democratic campaigns and to learn the inner workings of a national political committee.

The DCCC Fall Internship Program will begin on Monday, September 15, 2025 and end on Friday, November 21st, 2025. This position requires a commitment of at least 20 hours per week in person at our Washington, DC headquarters for the duration of the internship. 

All applications must be submitted by Friday, August 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET to be considered for the Fall program.

In your cover letter, please include your top three departments of interest. For more information about our departments, please visit https://dccc.org/internships/. While we will take your preferences into account, placement in a preferred department is not guaranteed. Your cover letter should also confirm your commitment to being in Washington, DC during the internship term, and include any relevant information regarding your availability and arrangements.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform department-specific tasks, which may include staffing events, conducting research, making Capitol Hill runs, and assisting with short- and long-term projects
• Assist the Operations team by providing excellent customer service and maintaining shared spaces.
• Support other departments as needed, at the direction of the department supervisor or Operations team. 

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old on or before the first day of the internship.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Capacity to work with a sense of urgency and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to helping Democrats regain and protect the House majority.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence—the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work effectively with others who are culturally different.

• Gain direct experience with campaign operations at the national level.
• Weekly internship stipends: $350.00/week for part-time interns and $700.00/week for full-time interns.
• Up to $175.00/month in Metro reimbursement will be provided.
• Option to earn school credit, where applicable.
• Engage in professional development programming designed to foster long-term career growth beyond the 2026 election cycle.
• Experience working in the largest Democratic battlefield in the country, across a wide range of competitive and diverse districts.
• Network with policy makers, political candidates, party leaders, and a wide range of professionals from across the Democratic Party.
• Learn how cross-functional departments work together to operate an effective national campaign committee.
• Equity and inclusion are actively integrated into hiring, contracting, and strategy across the organization.

The DCCC is committed to building a staff that reflects the diversity of our nation and the Democratic Party. Our equal opportunity policy applies to all employees and vendors, and extends to all hiring, training, and contracting practices.

Diversity Mission Statement:
The DCCC’s diversity mission is to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens our core mission of electing House Democrats. We strive to create an inclusive environment that supports diversity across all levels of the organization, including our staff, candidates, and contractors.