Open Positions

Internships

NDN offers unpaid internships during the fall and spring semesters and over the summer for college-age students interested in a career in politics. NDN internships provide college-age students experience at a leading progressive think tank and advocacy group. The work environment is professional, fast-paced, and will give interns the ability to develop their political knowledge and skills. Successful applicants will be motivated, self starting, and familiar with NDN’s goals, objectives, and history.

Interns will work in one of the following departmental or programmatic areas:

            - Fundraising/Development - The development intern will seek to build skills necessary to advance in 501(c)(3)
              and 501(c)(4) fundraising by becoming familiar with the processes used to raise money.  He or she will 
              develop donor research, outreach and solicitation skills with regards to NDN’s institutional and individual 
              contributors.  The successful applicant will have strong organizational and research skills, an ability to work
              independently on assigned projects, and an interest in fundraising.

            - Globalization Initiative/Green Project - The Green Project intern will assist with research and writing on
              energy and economic policy. A successful applicant will have an understanding of politics and economics,
              and have a demonstrated interest in energy or environmental policy. An academic background in political
              science, economics, or a related field is preferred. 

            - Hispanic Programs - The intern for NDN’s Hispanic Programs will report to the Deputy Director and Director 
              of this area, will assist in research and writing on Latin American politics and issues, as well as research and
              writing on issues of importance to the Hispanic community in the U.S.  The candidate must be fully bilingual in
              English and Spanish.  A background in politics, International Relations, and/or Latin American studies is 
              preferred.

            - Internet/Communications - The Communications intern will assist with website management, as well as 
              help manage NDN’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. This intern will also assist with press relations. 
              Experience in web design is required and experience in political communications is preferred. 

            - Writer/Researcher - This intern will report to the President and VP for Communications and conduct general 
              research and writing for the organization. This work will cover broad issue areas including politics and foreign
              affairs. Excellent writing and research skills and a background in politics or related field are required.

In addition to the tasks above, interns will be expected to assist staff in event management, promotion, and marketing as well as database management. Applicants will be chosen based on fit for the position and organization, prior experience and demonstrated interest, and ability to work as close to 30 hours a week as possible.

To apply, e-mail your resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample to jobs@ndn.org. Please indicate the specific departmental or programmatic area to which you are applying as well as the number of hours per week you are able to work.