Internships
Learn more about our current internship opportunities and play an active role in our work to strengthen American democray.
Learn more about Common Cause’s internship program and check out our current open roles to see if you’re the right fit. If you do not see a role that fits your interests, complete the interest form and we will notify you when we post opportunities for the next intern cohort.
Internships
Minnesota Organizing Intern
Role: Minnesota Organizing Intern
Location: Minnesota
Start Date: July 1-September 15, 2025
Reports to: Executive Director
Details: This is a part-time internship (55 hours/pay period), starting Tuesday, July 1st and ending Monday, September 15th
Essential functions:
Common Cause Minnesota (CCMN) is seeking an Organizing Intern. This is an exciting opportunity
On the front lines of democracy to learn about and assist with volunteer management, social media management, build engaging voting rights content, and assist with voter education. This is a chance to learn and grow at a non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy.
Skills you will build and work you will be involved in
- assist in engaging CCMN membership to grow volunteer capacity
- assist in planning our MN Alliance for Democracy Coalition Table
- aid in planning/hosting our engagement events (mainly phone banks, webinars)
- assist in building CCMN social media presence
- support in drafting content for literature and website
- create voting rights and information resources
Qualifications
You will be a good fit for this internship if you have:
- A passion for learning about elections, government affairs, and the legislative process
- A desire and an ability to work in a non-partisan manner
- A willingness to build your organizational skills and attention to detail
- A willingness to build your writing and listening skills
- A willingness to learn new skills
Salary: $4,812.50 for the 11 weeks paid in 5 equal twice monthly payments on the 15th and last day of the month.
Classification: This position is classified as temporary and therefore not included in the union-represented collective bargaining unit.
To Apply: Please complete the application here. Note that you will be asked for your resume and a cover letter. If you are moved forward in the process, additional details about the interview process will be shared with you by the hiring team.
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.
About Common Cause
Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has more than 1.5 million members (about the population of New Hampshire) and supporters living in every Congressional district in the United States, and offices in 30 states around the country.
Rhode Island Outreach & Engagement Intern
Role: Rhode Island Outreach & Engagement Intern
Location: This position is hybrid. The intern will work partially remotely and partially out of the Common Cause Rhode Island office in Providence. Additionally, the intern will attend events throughout the state.
Start Date: July 1, 2025
Reports to: Outreach and Engagement Manager (RI)
Details: This is a part-time internship (30 hours/pay period), starting Tuesday, July 1st and ending Monday, September 15th. The intern will need to have reliable access to Wi-Fi and a computer, and the intern must be located in Rhode Island for the duration of the internship.
Essential functions:
Common Cause (RI) is seeking an Outreach and Engagement Intern to work on issues related to voting and elections, democracy reform, civic education, and advocacy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a commitment to a fair and transparent democracy, and who is interested in learning more about government affairs and the legislative process in Rhode Island. This intern will create engaging social media content, organize and attend community events, recruit and train volunteers, and work in collaborative spaces with various coalition partners. This is a chance to learn and develop new skills at a non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy.
Skills you will build and work you will be involved in:
- Assist staff with a range of advocacy, programming, and communications activities, including:
- Mobilizing activists and community members in support of our policy priorities, using digital and in-person organizing tools and tactics.
- Developing a volunteer engagement program to build and sustain a nonpartisan pro-democracy movement.
- Creating website, newsletter, and social media content, including blog posts, graphics, one-pagers, training materials, videos, or other content types.
- Organizing and promoting in-person, hybrid, and virtual events such as webinars, rallies, trainings, press conferences, community presentations, and/or educational sessions.
- Supporting nonpartisan election-related efforts, such as voter registration, voter education, and preparation for the Civic Holidays (ex: National Voter Education Week).
- Promoting the organization’s work and educational resources at community events.
Qualifications
You will be a good fit for this internship if you have:
- An ability and willingness to work in a collaborative setting.
- An ability and willingness to work in a nonpartisan manner.
- An ability and willingness to represent the organization in a professional manner.
- An ability and willingness to work with individuals and groups from a variety of backgrounds.
- A desire to learn about elections, the legislative process, democracy reform, and nonpartisan advocacy.
- A desire to develop skills in digital and in-person organizing, volunteer recruitment and training, and community engagement.
- A desire and willingness to learn new skills while building upon existing organizational, time management, writing, listening, and communication skills.
- A familiarity or willingness to learn Google Workspace programs including Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Forms.
- A familiarity or willingness to learn digital communication and social media tools.
Compensation: $2,625 for the 11 weeks paid in 5 equal twice monthly payments on the 15th and last day of the month.
Classification: This position is classified as temporary and therefore not included in the union-represented collective bargaining unit.
To Apply: Please complete the application here. Note that you will be asked for your resume and a cover letter. If you are moved forward in the process, additional details about the interview process will be shared with you by the hiring team.
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.
About Common Cause
Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has more than 1.5 million members (about the population of New Hampshire) and supporters living in every Congressional district in the United States, and offices in 30 states around the country.
Illinois Member and Community Engagement Intern
Location: Illinois
Start Date: June 2-August 15, 2025
Reports to: Illinois Senior Organizer
Details: This is a part-time internship (40 hours/pay period).
Essential functions:
Common Cause Illinois (CCIL) seeks a Member and Community Engagement Intern. This is an exciting opportunity on the front lines of democracy to learn about and assist with community and member engagement. It will include organizing events and educational opportunities, working with partner organizations in coalition space to achieve a common goal, and developing innovative ways to expand the reach of the organization. This is a chance to learn and grow at a non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy.
Skills you will build and work you will be involved in
- Engaging CCIL membership to grow volunteer capacity
- Assist in voter education and combating mis and disinformation
- Planning/hosting engagement events (mainly phone banks, webinars)
- Assist in building CCIL social media presence
- Support in drafting content for literature and website
- Create voting rights and information resources
Qualifications
You will be a good fit for this internship if you have:
- A passion for learning about elections, government affairs, and the legislative process
- A desire and an ability to work in a non-partisan manner
- A willingness to build your organizational skills and attention to detail
- A willingness to build your writing and listening skills
- A willingness to learn new skills
Salary: $3,500 for the 11 weeks paid in 5 equal twice monthly payments on the 15th and last day of the month.
Classification: This position is classified as temporary and therefore not included in the union-represented collective bargaining unit.
To Apply: Please complete the application here by March 31, 2025. Note that you will be asked for your resume and a cover letter. If you are moved forward in the process, additional details about the interview process will be shared with you by the hiring team.
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.
About Common Cause
Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has more than 1.5 million members (about the population of New Hampshire) and supporters living in every Congressional district in the United States, and offices in 30 states around the country.
Illinois Communications Intern
Location: Illinois
Start Date: June 2-August 15, 2025
Reports to: Illinois Senior Organizer
Details: This is a part-time internship (40 hours/pay period).
Essential functions:
Common Cause Illinois (CCIL) seeks a Communications Intern. This is an exciting opportunity on the front lines of democracy to learn how to effectively communicate our nonpartisan mission and commitment to democracy to a diverse audience. It will include writing and pitching op-eds and blog posts, developing a social media strategy, and seeking innovative outlets to expand our audience. This is a chance to learn and grow at a non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy.
Skills you will build and work you will be involved in
- Draft and pitch op-eds, letter(s) to the editor, and blog posts
- Create a communications plan that can be executed by the CCIL team
- Assist in voter education and combating mis and disinformation
- Assist in building CCIL social media presence
- Support in drafting content for literature and website
- Create voting rights and information resources
Qualifications
You will be a good fit for this internship if you have:
- A passion for learning about elections, government affairs, and the legislative process
- A desire and an ability to work in a non-partisan manner
- A willingness to build your organizational skills and attention to detail
- A willingness to build your writing and listening skills
- A willingness to learn new skills
Salary: $3,500 for the 11 weeks paid in 5 equal twice monthly payments on the 15th and last day of the month.
Classification: This position is classified as temporary and therefore not included in the union-represented collective bargaining unit.
To Apply: Please complete the application here by March 31, 2025. Note that you will be asked for your resume and a cover letter. If you are moved forward in the process, additional details about the interview process will be shared with you by the hiring team.
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.
About Common Cause
Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has more than 1.5 million members (about the population of New Hampshire) and supporters living in every Congressional district in the United States, and offices in 30 states around the country.