CPAC Internship

This is a paid internship in our Alexandria, Virginia office. Applicants are expected to work up to 40 hours a week. The CPAC internship provides a unique perspective of politics, allowing interaction with Members of Congress, media personalities, and thought leaders in the conservative movement. You will gain hands-on experience as part of a supportive and collaborative team, all sharing the goal of spreading and energizing the conservative movement in America.

Each department has different responsibilities, but regardless everyone works together as a team to ensure the smooth operation of the organization. Below you will find a brief outline of potential intern responsibilities. Please visit the CPAC website for additional information on the various departments and CPAC.

Policy intern responsibilities may include:

• Researching CJR, Human Trafficking, and Regulatory related legislation
• Generating content for ACUF
• Preparing briefing documents
• Researching bills to be considered for State and Federal Ratings
• Award creation and delivery for State and Federal Ratings
• Preparing media briefing documents for the Chairman

Ratings intern responsibilities may include:

• Building state scorecards on Canva
• Researching relevant state legislation
• Interpreting and correcting Excel spreadsheets
• Award creation and delivery for state and federal ratings
• Preparing press releases for state scorecards

Development intern responsibilities may include:

• Donor, foundation, and prospective donor research
• Donor communications, both written and verbal
• Data entry of donor and prospect information and CPAC attendee information
• Assist with event management and hosting VIPs
• Assist donors or handle inquiries on the phone

Events & Operations intern responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with the planning of CPAC
• Planning and execution of the CPAC agenda
• Assisting with the management of CPAC volunteers
• Maintaining databases of contact information for speakers, volunteers, etc.
• Attending meetings and venue walkthroughs
• Providing on-site event support
• Manage inventory and assist office workflow
• Manage relationships with external vendors
• Donor, foundation, and prospective donor research
• Donor communications, both written and verbal
• Data entry of donor and prospect information and CPAC attendee information
• Assist with event management and hosting VIPs
• Assist donors or handle inquiries on the phone

Communications & Digital intern responsibilities may include:

• Writing draft press materials to promote CPAC’s activities
• Reviewing, editing, and uploading website content
• Maintaining and editing large media database
• Reviewing and cutting media clips for the Chairman
• Monitoring CPAC social media accounts
• Providing on-site event support
• Produce and ship thank you letters to supporters nationwide

Job Type: Internship

Application Question(s):

• Desired Department
• Email
• Phone Number
• Address

Work Location: In person