Are you passionate about overcoming our nation’s deep political divides? Do you want to help restore political cooperation as our nation’s governing paradigm? Come join the team!
About Future Caucus
Future Caucus has an audacious mission: activate young leaders to bridge the partisan divide and transform American politics. Future Caucus is a national, nonpartisan organization dedicated to activating Gen Z and millennial policymakers to cooperatively govern our country. In 2013, Future Caucus organized the nation’s first and only caucus for young members of Congress, the “Congressional Future Caucus,” to forge pragmatic cooperation on future-oriented challenges.
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Internships
Summer 2025 Intern Postings
Future Caucus is a nonprofit organization seeking qualified interns to take on significant responsibility, work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, and contribute to organizational development and strategy. Interns will work at a high level with Future Caucus’ staff out of our Washington, DC office. Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis, we are currently hiring for the summer semester (May – August 2025). This is a hybrid internship.
Internship Candidate Requirements:
Current undergraduate student at an accredited institution
Passion for Gen Z & Millennials in politics and/or future-focused ideas
Hardworking, entrepreneurial spirit
Acute attention to detail
Strong research and writing skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility
Future Caucus internships provide a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical national cause with prospects of future employment. Interns will also have the opportunity to interface with leaders in the media, in state houses, and on our board of directors. Interns receive monthly stipends.
Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2025.
The Policy Intern will focus on tracking Future Caucus members’ policies at the state and federal level. This individual stays continuously informed about current events in US politics and will support Future Caucus in generating fact-based talking points and one-pagers for young lawmakers on a variety of critical policy issues. Experience synthesizing large amounts of information into condensed analysis for quick comprehension is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities may include:
Drafting policy research documents to fulfill lawmaker requests across Future Caucus’ six policy pillars: Criminal Justice Reform, Energy & Environment, the Future of Work, Healthcare, Housing, and Strengthening Democracy
Attending and taking notes at meetings with young lawmakers representing various political viewpoints and parts of the country
Supporting the Policy Innovation Lab’s work across the 2025-26 Innovation Fellowships and the 2026 Innovation Agenda for innovative, future-focused bipartisan policymaking
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Enthusiasm for catalyzing the next generation of American political leadership
Strong writing and desktop research skills
Familiarity with and interest in current US politics and policy, at the state level in addition to the federal
Superb attention to detail and nuance in navigating policy specifics and partisan differences with tact
Strong commitment to bridging the partisan divide in US politics
Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2025.
The Communications Intern will support Future Caucus press operations and contribute substantially to our Young Lawmakers’ Storybank, a vital tool for helping target audiences connect with the stories and impact of Gen Z and millennial legislators across the country.
Responsibilities may include:
Proposing, designing, and conducting interviews with young lawmakers
Drafting blog narratives and articles for the Future Caucus website
Assist day-to-day media relations, such as by building and updating media lists; tracking and measuring earned media coverage of the Future Caucus network; and producing talking points, memos, news releases and media advisories, statements, and other public relations materials as needed
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Strong writing and editing skills required
Journalism experience and knowledge of AP style preferred
Superb attention to detail and an ability to produce error-free work on deadline
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with colleagues, lawmakers, and media
Strong commitment to bridging the partisan divide in US politics
Knowledge of US local, state, and/or national politics
Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity
To apply for the Communications Intern position, please include a writing sample (no more than two pages) with your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2025.
The Operations and Events Intern will assist in events, operations, and logistics. This vital role encompasses event planning, data migration/management and assisting with a variety of smaller projects across Future Caucus. The intern must be available in Washington, D.C. the week of June 23 and be ready to tackle any challenges that arise during this timeframe. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience working in nonprofit operations, logistics and project management.
Responsibilities may include:
Assisting with internal data migration
Operational and logistical support for Future Caucus’ largest annual event, Future Summit
Updating and creating systems for internal tech (computer audit) and financial (nonprofit status) needs
Organizing internal staff culture and wellness programming
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Ability to work as part of a team
Effective project management skills: ability to multitask, work independently, and be resourceful
Excellent written and communication skills
Computer proficiency: strong working knowledge of G Suite products (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
Highly motivated, personable, and energetic
Punctual, reliable, and organized
Future Caucus is an equal opportunity employer – women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Intern Testimonials
“I was able to complete a lot of really meaningful work during my time at Future Caucus, and I feel as though I am now much better prepared for my future career. ”
Adam Isaacs-Falbel, Policy Intern Spring 2020
“Being able to work with a small organization that is working on solutions which millennials sorely need is extremely fulfilling. ”
Carter Nott, State Policy Intern Fall 2019
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