Internships in Washington, DC
Washington, DC internships in policy, government affairs, nonprofits and consulting.
509 open roles at 215 employers, updated daily.
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Public Policy & Advocacy Internship – Fall 2026
U.S. Chamber of CommerceWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted Jun 10, 2026
NewCollege Financial Representative, Internship Program
Northwestern MutualWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted Oct 9, 2026
NewThe Hill Spring 2027 Editorial Intern- Washington DC
Nexstar Media Group, IncWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted Oct 16, 2026
NewPolicy and Government Affairs Spring 2027 Undergraduate Intern
World Wildlife Fund, IncWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted Oct 16, 2026
NewFishery Innovation Intern
Oceana IncWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted Oct 16, 2026
NewResearch Scholar (Intern - 2029 graduates) (Summer 2027)
Charles River Associates - PrivateOakland, California, United StatesPosted Oct 16, 2026
NewVocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern
Strategic Consulting Services, IncWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesRemotePosted Oct 16, 2026
NewCurrent (Student)
American UniversityWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesRemotePosted Oct 16, 2026
NewResearch Internship, Technology and National Security, Fall 2026
Hudson InstituteWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted Oct 16, 2026
NewImmigration & Human Rights Paralegal Intern
GROSSMAN YOUNG & HAMMOND LLCWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted Oct 15, 2026
NewSpring 2027 Internship - Talent Strategy
WassermanLos Angeles, California, United StatesPosted Oct 15, 2026
NewSummer 2027 Intern - Process Controls and Automation
ATIBrackenridge, Pennsylvania, United StatesPosted Oct 15, 2026
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See all 509 rolesHow to land an internship in Washington, DC
How to land an internship in Washington, DC: start applying three to six months before your target start date, since the largest employers in the area fill their classes early. Tailor your resume to each posting's keywords, and mention your availability to work on-site — local availability is a real filter for many hiring teams. Reaching out to a recruiter for a quick coffee chat can move your application to the top of the pile.