Human Capital, Fall Internship in Washington, District of Columbia at Bipartisan Policy Center

BPC's Fall Internship Program

BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall interns work 18-20 hours per week and will receive a $3,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be juniors or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program, or a recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with policy analysts and staff in various capacities. 

Our Fall Internship program starts on Monday, September 14, 2026, and ends Friday, November 20, 2026

Relocation assistance will not be provided.

Project Description:

The United States currently lacks a coordinated set of policies to support and develop its most precious asset—our people. From early childhood through classroom and career, BPC’s Human Capital Program advances solutions that allow us to harness the potential of the American people, businesses, and economy.

Responsibilities:

Interns will work with BPC’s Human Capital team on analysis and research, monitoring news and congressional activity, and administrative tasks. Interns will support the program’s policy areas, including:  

• Paid family leave
• Childcare 
• Working family tax supports 
• K-12 education 
• Workforce development  
• Postsecondary pathways

Qualifications:

• Must be an enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate school or be a recent grad
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills
• Efficient worker with ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Interest or experience in social policy or economic policy

• Experience in issues related to early childhood, worker benefits, education, business, and workforce development a plus
• Experience with state and local policy a plus 

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
• 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 (if possible, please submit as one PDF File):

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 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