Summer 2025 Coding and Data Internship
The Democratic Governors Association (DGA), the independent, non-profit, campaign committee responsible for electing and supporting Democratic governors, is seeking a coding and data Intern for the Summer 2025 term. The DGA works closely with the state and Washington, D.C. offices of the Democratic governors as well as many other national Democratic and progressive organizations.
DGA internships allow interested students to obtain practical political experience with the DGA’s various departments. The DGA is seeking an intern with programming and data experience to assist the opposition research team, who is responsible for working with the nation's Democratic governors and candidates to promote their agendas, win elections, and hold Republicans accountable. Typical programming tasks will include writing code and using data analysis to help update and replace antiquated research methods, as well as assisting with candidate research, monitoring and summarizing news clips related to governors and their policies, transcribing interviews and news clips of governors and candidates, and providing other support to the DGA Research Team as needed.
DGA political coding intern will mainly report to the Research Associates for assignments and feedback, as well as regular check-in’s with the Intern Coordinator who manages DGA’s internship program.
For the Summer 2025 Term, DGA internships will be remote, with the option for interns located in Washington, DC to use the office on a limited basis. Selected interns are provided a program stipend of $5,000. Housing is not provided.
Applicants should submit a resume and 1-2 paragraphs on why you want to work as an Intern at the DGA and how you anticipate a DGA internship will benefit your career. Please include a draft work schedule at the end of your 1-2 paragraphs. Hour requirements are listed below. Potential applicants who have an interest working on Democratic campaigns or supporting Democratic Campaigns are strongly encouraged to apply. No calls or emails, please.
The application will remain open until all slots are filled.
- Assist in market research to ensure that the research department is up to date on new research tools.
- Assist in developing scrapers and other basic programming to improve the functionality of the research department.
- Scrape and use large datasets to recognize fundraising patterns, etc.
- Assist in media monitoring and the compilation of news articles pertaining to the political landscape of governors and gubernatorial candidates;
- Assist with transcriptions of media appearances of Republican governors and candidates for use in campaign communications;
- Help with other special projects, assignments, and tasks as assigned by the Research Associates, Analysts, or other members of the Research Team.
- A student working on a Bachelor of Science in computer science, data analytics, or engineering;
- Intermediate knowledge of Python, R, or another scripting language;
- Experience working with web scraping packages such as Beautiful Soup;
- Interest in natural language processing;
- Excellent punctuality and attendance;
- Good, professional verbal and written communication skills;
- Good and consistent attention to detail;
- Ability to cooperate and effectively communicate with a diverse staff and other interns;
- Ability to ask appropriate questions to gather information to complete a task on time and up to expectations;
- Strong commitment to the principles of the Democratic Party;
- For Summer terms, remote and/or hybrid availability for a minimum of 30 hours per week is required
Diversity Practices
The DGA is committed to ensuring equal opportunity to participate in the internship program regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. The DGA strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply to this internship.
Closing
The DGA Internship Coordinator can work with selected interns and their school/program to obtain course credit for this internship.
The DGA offices are based in downtown Washington, DC and we are currently in a hybrid work protocol. The DGA will work with potential candidates to schedule remote interviews and process on-boarding procedures remotely, as necessary.
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Are you interested in a captivating Summer 2025 Coding and Data Internship with the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) in Washington, DC? This is your chance to dive into the political arena and make a genuine impact while honing your coding and data skills! The DGA is on the lookout for enthusiastic interns who are excited about using technology to support Democratic governors and campaigns. As a coding and data intern, you'll engage with the opposition research team, helping to modernize their techniques with data analysis and programming. Your days will be filled with dynamic tasks such as developing scrapers to analyze large datasets, assisting in candidate research, and keeping tabs on essential news related to governors and policies. The DGA prides itself on offering a rich learning experience to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in computer science, data analytics, or engineering. Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with seasoned professionals, receive constructive feedback, and contribute to special projects that can shape the outcome of upcoming elections. Although this internship is primarily remote, those located in Washington, DC can use the office space when needed. Plus, a program stipend of $5,000 awaits the selected interns! Get ready to embark on an internship that promises to enrich your understanding of both technology and politics, enhancing your career in a meaningful way. If you have a dedication to the principles of the Democratic Party and are eager to learn, we would love to hear from you!
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