In addition to the work experience gained in your specific department, you will get an insider's understanding of the legislative process, become a better citizen and student activist, learn more than you thought possible about campaign finance reform and ethics in government, and gain exposure to the way a large nonprofit organization operates. In our national office we have regularly scheduled social gatherings, and in the summer we field a softball team and organize fieldtrips and tours to some of the most interesting and enriching places in the Washington, DC area.
Internships are available in our national office and in many states throughout the year.
No, but you will be reimbursed for your daily travel to and from the Common Cause office. Internship schedules are very flexible. We welcome full-time interns, but we can easily accommodate class schedules and other commitments. We can accommodate up to 40 interns in the national office. We are primarily looking for college students with a public interest commitment and an interest in the political process.