Intern, Congressional and Government Affairs (Summer 2026)

Intern, Congressional and Government Affairs (Summer 2026)

Opportunity type
Internship
Cause areas
International security & cooperation
Routes to impact
Skill-building & building career capital
Learning about important cause areas
Testing your fit for a certain career path
Skill set
Political & bureaucratic
Policy writing
Communicator
Research
Deadline
2026-04-15
Location
Washington D.C.
Description
A full-time, paid summer internship in Washington, DC for undergraduates interested in Congress, public policy, and international affairs.
  • Policy exposure – Support briefings, track legislation, and promote CSIS research to Capitol Hill
  • Hands-on experience – Draft correspondence, assist with events, and contribute to research and long-term projects
  • Professional development – Work closely with a fast-paced Congressional Affairs team and build insight into policymaking
  • Compensation – $18–$20/hour depending on degree level (May–August 2026)
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effectivealtruism.org is made by the Centre for Effective Altruism, which is an Effective Ventures project. Effective Ventures Foundation (UK) (EV UK) is a charity in England and Wales (with registered charity number 1149828, registered company number 07962181, and is also a Netherlands registered tax-deductible entity ANBI 825776867). Effective Ventures Foundation USA Inc. (EV US) is a section 501(c)(3) organization in the USA (EIN 47-1988398). EV UK and EV US are separate charities that collaborate closely under the “Effective Ventures” name. All content © Centre for Effective Altruism or its respective authors, unless otherwise noted. For enquiries and feedback contact us.
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