2027 Communications, Development, or State Engagement Internships (Undergraduate & Graduate Students)

Responsibilities

• Editing CDT reports
• Drafting social media copy
• Staffing in person and online events
• Supporting strategic communications
• Supporting our state legislation tracking system
• Researching approaches to state policy across CDT’s issue areas
• Engaging with state level policymakers and coalition partners
• Researching development prospects
• Supporting grant applications
• Supporting fundraising for a 50+ person organization

Requirements

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to work independently when assigned projects.
• Genuine curiosity and motivation to work at the intersection of technology, policy, civil rights, and civil liberties with an imaginative approach to work.
• Communications candidates typically have: Superb writing skills and a deep personal commitment to grammatical pedantry; A passion for exploring a wide range of new topics and sharing what they learn with others; A can-do attitude and a creative approach to problem solving; An interest in media, journalism, and policy communication.
• Development & External Affairs candidates typically have: Interest in helping develop and execute strategies to engage external stakeholders, including tech companies, nonprofit and academic leaders, and philanthropic funders; Desire to learn about nonprofit management and operations; Readiness to jump into a team-first atmosphere and have some fun!
• State Engagement candidates typically have: Interest in a broad range of tech policy issues and supporting CDT’s advocacy at the state level, including the tracking and prioritization of bills, participating in outreach to state level officials and coalition partners, and drafting analysis of policy trends and developments; Ability to work both independently and with a team; A passion for CDT’s mission to protect digital civil rights and liberties!