Intern

Job Description

About the Company

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee dedicated to electing Democrats to the U.S. House of Representatives. Its core mission is to protect the existing House majority and help Democrats regain it where lost.

The DCCC achieves its mission by:
• Recruiting Democratic candidates.
• Supporting Democratic campaigns (both challengers and incumbent Members) through various services including:
• Field operations
• Fundraising assistance
• Communications support
• Digital strategy
• Research support
• Management consulting
• Running an Independent Expenditure that aids campaigns with television, radio, digital, and other voter contact initiatives.

The organization is funded by contributions from individuals, organizations, and Democratic Members nationwide. The DCCC emphasizes building a staff of talented and hard-working professionals committed to its mission. It has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), actively integrating these principles into its hiring, contracting, and strategic processes. The DCCC is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on a wide range of protected characteristics and striving to reflect the diversity of the country in its staff, candidates, and contractors.

Job Description: DCCC Internship Program

The DCCC Internship Program is designed to offer substantial exposure to practical, campaign-style politics at a national level, providing interns with an opportunity to contribute to House Democratic campaigns and learn the inner workings of a national political committee.

Key Details of the Internship:
• Job Title: Intern
• Reports To: Operations Department and Department Intern Coordinator
• Department: Interns are placed in varying departments based on their interests, availability, and skill sets.
• Work Location: In-Office at the Washington, DC Headquarters.
• Job Type: Temporary, available as both Full-Time and Part-Time.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No.
• Program Dates (Fall 2025):
• Begins: Monday, September 15, 2025
• Ends: Friday, November 21st, 2025
• Commitment: Requires at least 20 hours per week in person for the duration of the internship.
• Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by Friday, August 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET.

Responsibilities may include:
• Performing department-specific tasks, such as staffing events, conducting research, making Capitol Hill runs, and assisting with various short- and long-term projects.
• Assisting the Operations team by providing excellent customer service and maintaining shared spaces.
• Supporting other departments as needed, under the direction of a department supervisor or the Operations team.

Requirements for Applicants:
• Must be at least 18 years old on or before the first day of the internship.
• Possess the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate the capacity to work with a sense of urgency and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Show a strong commitment to helping Democrats regain and protect the House majority.
• Have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Exhibit multicultural competence, including the awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Application Instructions for Cover Letter:
• Applicants must include their top three departments of interest. (More information on departments can be found at dccc.org/internships). While preferences are considered, placement is not guaranteed.
• Applicants must confirm their commitment to being in Washington, DC during the internship term.
• The cover letter should also include any relevant information regarding the applicant’s availability and arrangements.

Benefits and Reasons to Intern at DCCC:
• Gain direct experience with campaign operations at a national level.
• Receive weekly internship stipends:
• $350.00/week for part-time interns.
• $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 for long-term career growth.
• Experience working in the largest Democratic battlefield in the country across diverse districts.
• Opportunities to network with policymakers, political candidates, party leaders, and a wide range of professionals across the Democratic Party.
• Learn how cross-functional departments collaborate to operate an effective national campaign committee.
• Benefit from an organization where equity and inclusion are actively integrated into all aspects of its operations.