Summer 2025 Global Progress Action Internship
Reports to:
Senior Managing Director, Global Progress Action
Staff reporting to this position:
None
Department:
National Security and International Policy
Position classification:
Internship
Compensation range:
$17.50 per hour
Work site:
On-site (Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
Global Progress Action, an initiative of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, seeks a summer intern to support its programming, policy, and operations priorities during its 10-week summer internship program. The program takes place on-site in Washington, D.C., from Tuesday, May 27, 2025, through Friday, August 1, 2025. Current college and university students and recent graduates of up to six months may be considered for this full-time opportunity. American Progress’ internships are designed to provide hands-on experience, professional development, and an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to progressive policy.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with research projects on key policy areas.
- Draft policy memos, reports, and other materials.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to support policy development.
- Collaborate with internal teams and partners to advance American Progress Action’s strategic priorities.
- Attend, support, and summarize events, briefings, and congressional hearings.
- Support communications and outreach efforts, including social media content creation and email campaigns.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Passion for progressive policy issues.
- Ability to work collaboratively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to American Progress’ mission and values.
American Progress interns are paid at the Washington, D.C., minimum wage rate and receive paid time off for applicable holidays. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Interns are expected to be available to commute to and work from American Progress’ Washington, D.C., office.
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Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.
This is not a remote position.
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Additional information
American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize the progressive agenda: the Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a nonpartisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid-response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.
American Progress is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is more than a commitment at American Progress—it is the foundation of what we do. American Progress recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and all the other characteristics that make us unique.
For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org. For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaction.org.