Remote or In-person: Hybrid (at least two days a week in our Washington, D.C. office)
About TechCongress
TechCongress is a nonpartisan nonprofit that places technologists in Congress and state legislatures as fellows, building the technical expertise our democratic institutions need to govern AI, digital infrastructure, and emerging technology. Over 11 years, we have placed more than 146 fellows in offices across both parties, including those of Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi, Senator John Thune, and the Senate Intelligence Committee. 31 have been hired into full-time congressional staff roles. We are now expanding that model to state legislatures across the country.
We have a small, high-trust team that operates with low ego, high accountability, and a commitment to public service. We believe that clear is kind, that everyone does everything, and that our fellows and staff deserve an organization that models the values it asks of them.
The Internship
TechCongress seeks a Communications Intern for the winter/spring 2027 term, starting in early January and running through mid-May. You should have an interest in learning about and improving Congress or technology policy.
This is a hybrid internship, with at least two days a week in our Washington, D.C. office. You must be based in the D.C. metropolitan area (D.C., MD, VA) for the duration of the internship.
Tasks & Responsibilities
You'll be a core member of our Communications Team, working on projects that shape how our audiences, from Congress and the tech sector to state legislatures and the general public, understand the role of technology talent in policymaking.
At TechCongress, we pride ourselves on investing in our staff and interns. Interns will have ample opportunity for professional development, such as getting access to networking events, learning how a nonprofit is run, and understanding the tech policy space in D.C. The winter semester is a particularly exciting time, as the intern will help implement and sit in on our 3-week training for new fellows. During this time, the intern, along with the fellows, will learn about how Congress and the policymaking process works, as well as how to be a staffer in Congress. This includes workshops such as: how to write a memo, how to write an oversight letter, and how to plan a hearing. We also encourage our interns to lead a project throughout the semester to cultivate their leadership skills.
We want to help you learn as much as you can during your time with us and set you up for your next opportunity. For more information about the intern experience, you can check out this blog post written by our former intern.
You'll also have opportunities to author or co-author published content, plus access to tech policy events and programming.
Required Qualifications
Additional Skills (a plus, not required)
Application Process
To apply, submit a resume, answers to our application questions, and a writing sample of no more than two pages through our application on Screendoor.
We review applications on a rolling basis and prioritize those submitted by Friday, November 6. Applications close Tuesday, November 10 at 11:59 PM ET. An early January start date is preferred.
Eligibility: Open to current undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates; must be authorized to work in the U.S.
TechCongress is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you need an accommodation during the application process, contact timour@techcongress.io.
Type: Paid internship
About TechCongress
TechCongress is a nonpartisan nonprofit that places technologists in Congress and state legislatures as fellows, building the technical expertise our democratic institutions need to govern AI, digital infrastructure, and emerging technology. Over 11 years, we have placed more than 146 fellows in offices across both parties, including those of Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi, Senator John Thune, and the Senate Intelligence Committee. 31 have been hired into full-time congressional staff roles. We are now expanding that model to state legislatures across the country.
We have a small, high-trust team that operates with low ego, high accountability, and a commitment to public service. We believe that clear is kind, that everyone does everything, and that our fellows and staff deserve an organization that models the values it asks of them.
The Internship
TechCongress seeks a Communications Intern for the winter/spring 2027 term, starting in early January and running through mid-May. You should have an interest in learning about and improving Congress or technology policy.
This is a hybrid internship, with at least two days a week in our Washington, D.C. office. You must be based in the D.C. metropolitan area (D.C., MD, VA) for the duration of the internship.
The internship pays $20/hour.
Tasks & Responsibilities
You'll be a core member of our Communications Team, working on projects that shape how our audiences, from Congress and the tech sector to state legislatures and the general public, understand the role of technology talent in policymaking.
- Tell our fellows' stories. Draft fact sheets, blog posts, social media campaigns, and press materials that show how fellows' technical expertise changed legislative outcomes.
- Own our monthly jobs newsletter. Produce each edition of Policy Opportunities for Technologists: source tech policy and public interest technology roles from our network and public job boards, write listing summaries, and build and send the edition in MailChimp.
- Support our branding. TechCongress is building its first-ever brand guide! Implement our new branding elements and ensure that all TechCongress materials reflect brand guidelines.
- Document our impact. Own our systems for collecting fellowship impact data, and keep our fellow accomplishments and press coverage records current. Learn our Google Drive structure and retrieve data for materials and reporting
- Shape our digital presence. Propose, draft, and publish website content. Plan and run campaigns on LinkedIn, X, and Bluesky, maintain our content calendar, and analyze engagement data to refine our strategy.
- Support core programming. Internally, help execute our 2027 fellow orientation and 2028 recruitment events. Externally, support high-level panels, webinars, and in-person networking events that connect technologists and share our learnings.
- Contribute to strategy. Analyze communications performance, pitch content ideas, and recommend ways to reach target audiences.
At TechCongress, we pride ourselves on investing in our staff and interns. Interns will have ample opportunity for professional development, such as getting access to networking events, learning how a nonprofit is run, and understanding the tech policy space in D.C. The winter semester is a particularly exciting time, as the intern will help implement and sit in on our 3-week training for new fellows. During this time, the intern, along with the fellows, will learn about how Congress and the policymaking process works, as well as how to be a staffer in Congress. This includes workshops such as: how to write a memo, how to write an oversight letter, and how to plan a hearing. We also encourage our interns to lead a project throughout the semester to cultivate their leadership skills.
We want to help you learn as much as you can during your time with us and set you up for your next opportunity. For more information about the intern experience, you can check out this blog post written by our former intern.
You'll also have opportunities to author or co-author published content, plus access to tech policy events and programming.
Required Qualifications
- Strong writing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and complexity for different audiences.
- Self-direction and project ownership. You can take an assignment from concept to completion.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail that hold up under deadline pressure.
- Availability for 20–40 hours a week (part-time or full-time).
Additional Skills (a plus, not required)
- Familiarity with or ability to learn our communications tools: Squarespace, MailChimp, Canva, and Hootsuite.
- Familiarity with or ability to learn the G-Suite (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.)
- Experience managing organizational (non-personal) social media accounts.
- Interest in tech policy and government.
Application Process
To apply, submit a resume, answers to our application questions, and a writing sample of no more than two pages through our application on Screendoor.
We review applications on a rolling basis and prioritize those submitted by Friday, November 6. Applications close Tuesday, November 10 at 11:59 PM ET. An early January start date is preferred.
Eligibility: Open to current undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates; must be authorized to work in the U.S.
TechCongress is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you need an accommodation during the application process, contact timour@techcongress.io.