Housing, Summer Internship at Bipartisan Policy Center – Washington, District of Columbia

BPC's Summer Internship Program

BPC has a robust summer internship program. Interns work full time and will receive a $6,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be a rising Junior or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program or a be recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with project analysts and staff in various capacities.

Our Summer Internship program runs from June 1 to August 7, 2026.

*Please note that this summer internship is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, with on-site work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at BPC’s office at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC.*

Relocation assistance will not be provided.

Project Description

BPC’s J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy was launched to support bipartisan policies that help realize the goal of a decent, safe, and affordable home for every American. BPC’s Housing Team informs and engages policymakers through in-depth and timely research, virtual and in-person events, technical assistance, and more.

Responsibilities

The intern will work with Center staff on a variety of tasks, including assistance with:

• Research, including literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and legislative analysis
• Writing, including drafting explainers, articles, or one-pagers
• Crafting newsletters and weekly team communications
• Attending and summarizing external events and congressional hearings
• Preparing for and running internal and external events, including the Center’s annual housing summit

Specific responsibilities will be determined based on the successful candidate’s interests and the needs of the team. In addition to housing-related work, the intern may be asked to assist with projects related to disaster response and transportation policy.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program (rising junior or above), graduate program, or be a be recent graduate
• Detailed understanding of the legislative process
• Strong research and writing skills
• Efficient worker with ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Strong interest in housing policy issues, such as homelessness, the Housing Choice Voucher program, and housing finance

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate has been identified. Please do not send multiple submissions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls, please. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Required materials (please submit as one PDF File):

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Relevant writing sample (3-5 pages)
• College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
• Brief response to the statement "What does Bipartisanship mean to you?" (5-8 sentences)

To celebrate diversity and ensure equity and inclusivity, BPC is committed to:

• Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce with insights and solutions for our increasingly divided society.
• Creating a workplace culture where all employees feel valued and their perspectives are heard.