Political Intern - Fall 2026

Everytown for Gun Safety, the nation’s largest gun violence prevention advocacy group, is seeking a Political Intern. Everytown’s political department supports the work of the organization through the successful engagement of elections, including candidate programming and trainings, independent expenditure (IE) work, electoral partner coordination, and voter research. Our goal for you is to learn about how Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action work toward our ultimate goal of ending gun violence. 

The position can be based from the D.C office or be performed remotely. Intern is expected to work 12 to 15 hours per week. 

The rate will be a minimum of $18 p/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily operations of Everytown for Gun Safety’s political team

• Track and monitor 2026/27 down ballot, statewide, and federal elections across the nation 

• Assist with planning and implementation of political programming, including the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate program, Demand a Seat program, and IE planning for 20226/27elections

• Support the Demand a Seat campaign management training program by researching and tracking information about candidates and training participants. Supporting program communications and operations by drafting emails and newsletters, and providing technology support for Zoom training sessions. 

• Collect and identify relevant political and electoral research on 2026 and 2027 electoral candidates and campaigns

• Maintain databases and input information, data, and records related to Everytown’s political programs

• Special projects for the political department, as needed

Qualifications:

• An interest in gun violence prevention, political and advocacy campaigns

• Experience working with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, with the ability to maintain and organize data

• Strong writing skills and comfort providing technology support for virtual training sessions (e.g., Zoom, Google Suite).

• Attention to detail and ability to conduct research and synthesize information from public data, new sources, and databases, etc.

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, campaign-like environment and ability to juggle multiple priorities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND OPEN CULTURE

Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply to Everytown. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success.

Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You can learn about the framework that guides our work by viewing Everytown's Organizations Values

About Everytown for Gun Safety

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund (“Everytown for Gun Safety”) is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with nearly 11 million supporters and more than 700,000 donors, including moms, mayors, survivors, students, and everyday Americans who are fighting for common-sense gun safety measures that can help save lives. Learn more at www.everytown.org and follow us @Everytown.