Political Assistant Intern

Job Description: Political Assistant Internship (Summer) 

Organization: A New Policy

Location: Remote/Hybrid

Position Type: Unpaid Summer Internship [roughly 5 hrs/day – 25 hours/week M-F]

Duration: [10-12 weeks, June–August]

About

A New Policy is a nonpartisan organization working to transform U.S. foreign policy toward Israel and Palestine in line with human rights, international law, accountability, and Palestinian self-determination.

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Political Assistant Intern to support our work on electoral campaigns and related political organizing efforts. This internship offers hands-on experience in campaign operations, research, voter engagement, and political strategy, providing exposure to the day-to-day work of modern political campaigns.

Responsibilities

The Political Assistant Intern might support a range of activities, including but not limited to:

• Assisting with campaign operations and administrative tasks
• Conducting political, policy, and opposition research
• Supporting voter outreach efforts (phone banking, text banking, canvassing, relational organizing, etc.)
• Assisting with event planning, volunteer coordination, and grassroots organizing
• Helping draft internal memos, talking points, briefing materials, and basic communications
• Supporting digital and data-related campaign efforts as needed
• Monitoring political news, election developments, and key races

Specific responsibilities may evolve based on campaign needs and the intern’s interests and skills.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in politics, electoral campaigns, and public affairs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Prior campaign, advocacy, or political experience is a plus but not required

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience working on electoral campaigns
• Exposure to campaign strategy, field operations, and political organizing
• Mentorship from experienced political professionals
• Opportunities to develop research, communication, and organizing skills

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to info@anewpolicy.org by March 31, 2026.