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Policy Intern

The Biden for President Campaign (the “Campaign”) is seeking individuals who are committed to re-electing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to serve as interns for the Policy Team. 


The Policy Department is responsible for developing materials — including fact sheets, background memos, speeches, talking points, and website pages—that promote the vision of the president and vice president and contrast that vision with their opponents’ vision. The Policy Department will also mobilize validators to amplify the vision of the president and vice president and make the policy choice clear to voters. During this internship, you will gain first-hand knowledge of the president’s policies and agenda and assist senior and junior staff.We are seeking interns with a variety of backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to building a team that looks like America.


Interns are expected to work 4-6 hours per day, 5 days per week, for a total of at least 20 hours, but no more than 30 hours per week. The recommended hours are 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST, but schedules can be flexible. The internship is paid at $17 per hour. The duration of the internship will be 12 weeks, with options for different timeframes and cohorts, as outlined above. 


Due to campaign finance restrictions, interns are not permitted to accept any other payment or thing of value for the internship without explicit approval by the Campaign.


Key Responsibilities
  • Assist senior and junior staff with developing policy content. 
  • Conduct research as needed relating to the Biden-Harris Administration’s policy achievements, the Biden-Harris Administration’s policy vision, and other relevant topics.
  • Monitor news media and social media to address developments on policy issues pertinent to the election.
  • Other administrative tasks as needed.


Preferred Skills & Qualifications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
  • Ability to handle projects with the appropriate level of discretion and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work well under pressure with humor and grace.


$17 - $17 an hour

Biden for President requires all employees to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccination status as prescribed by the CDC as a condition of employment, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law. If you seek a reasonable accommodation in relation to the campaign's COVID-19 policy, you should speak to the HR Department prior to reporting to an office location.


Biden for President is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The campaign is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The campaign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The campaign will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.


All information provided to Biden for President must be accurate and truthful. In the event that any information on your resume or related materials are found to be untruthful, the campaign reserves the right to disregard applications or take immediate disciplinary action, up to and including termination, and also reserves the right to take legal action for related damages.


Accessibility Note: We invite all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. If you require any accommodation in the application process, you may request a reasonable accommodation.


Biden for President believes in the importance of privacy for all individuals and is committed to handling personal data responsibly and securely. This means being thoughtful about the data you share with us, how we use it, and how we protect it.

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DATE POSTED
May 18, 2024

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