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Civic Technology & Political Engagement Intern


Location: Remote / Hybrid (Flexible)
Duration: 10–12 weeks or ongoing
Hours: Part-time (10–20 hours/week)

About Defining Voices

Defining Voices is an initiative dedicated to strengthening democracy through education, transparency, and civic engagement. We are building a dynamic platform that tracks (collects, processes and presents) government legislative and civic data, policy actions, and voting-related developments to the public in a clear and user-friendly way - empowering citizens with clear, accessible information. Our mission is to educate voters, protect the right to vote, and foster nationwide “Defining Voices Groups” that mobilize communities to participate in and safeguard democratic processes.

 

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated and passionate interns to work together as a team to support the development and growth of Defining Voices. Internship roles are ideal for individuals interested in civic technology, public policy, political advocacy, digital organizing, and project management.  Interns will contribute to research, content development, and platform-building efforts that directly impact voter awareness and engagement.

 

Internship Team, Key Responsibilities

  • Legislative Research & Tracking 

Monitor and summarize federal, state, and local legislation related to voting rights, elections, and democratic processes 

Help maintain and update the organization’s legislative tracking database

  • Content Development 

Translate complex policy issues into clear, engaging, and nonpartisan content for public audiences 

Assist in creating website content, educational materials, and social media posts 

  • Website & Technology Platform Support 

Collaborate on the development and improvement of the Defining Voices website 

Build and maintain pipelines to collect legislative and policy data from public sources (APIs, government websites, datasets)

Design and manage databases for efficient storage and retrieval

Help organize data, user flows, and features that improve accessibility and usability 

  • Community Engagement 

Support the development of “Defining Groups” across the country 

Assist in outreach efforts, including communications, partnerships, and event coordination 

  • Advocacy & Civic Education 

Contribute to initiatives that promote voter education, registration, and participation 

Research best practices for protecting voting rights and increasing civic engagement 

 

Qualifications

  • Strong interest in politics, public policy, civic engagement, or democracy initiatives 
  • Excellent research, writing, and communication skills 
  • Ability to break down complex topics into clear, accessible language 
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated 
  • Familiarity with digital tools (Google Workspace, basic web tools, or data platforms) is a plus 
  • Experience with activism, campaigns, or community organizing is a bonus but not required 

 

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on experience building and participating in a real-word civic technology platform 
  • Exposure to legislative processes and policy analysis 
  • Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven initiative focused on protecting democracy 
  • Mentorship and collaboration with a growing national movement
  • Portfolio-worthy work in research, writing, and digital engagement

Direct impact on tools and technologies that inform and empower voters nationwide