[Hiring] Political Data Intern @WeVote

Role Description

WeVote Political Data Intern (Volunteer Position)

Location: Remote within the US

WeVote is a movement of over 180 passionate volunteers who are building open-source mobile technologies that touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. Our goal is to provide a complete voting experience in 8 minutes, including the download of our app ("WeVote Ballot Guide, @WeVote").

A bit more about the Spring 2026/27 Intern Cohort:

• Strong history of Internship cohorts (200+ interns over the past four years).
• 8 teams of Interns, led by experienced professionals.
• Interns learn about the current landscape of candidates running for office, politicians in office, and endorsers who support these candidates.
• Opportunities to build professional skills and grow personally.

What You’ll Do

• Research and update political candidate information for several U.S. states.
• Track candidate declarations and ballot measures.
• Collect voter guides and endorsements from a range of organizations.
• Manage and input data into our open-source platforms.
• Spot-check political data nationwide and research reported issues.
• Support marketing with relevant political data insights.

Qualifications

• Interest in civic engagement, elections, or U.S. politics.
• Detail-oriented, inquisitive, and proactive learner.
• Willingness to collaborate remotely with a diverse volunteer team.
• Alignment with WeVote’s nonpartisan mission & values.
• Access to device/internet; open to discussing access needs.
• Be located in the US during the academic term.

Requirements

• SPRING INTERNS: Commitment of 8 hours/week for 10-12 weeks during Spring (including 1 hour team meeting M–F, 8am–5pm PT).

Benefits

• Resume-worthy experience in political data, civic tech, and nonprofit work.
• Growing network of civically engaged peers and mentors.
• Personalized letter of recommendation after successful completion.
• Direct impact on equitable voter access and information.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Accessibility

WeVote is fully volunteer-driven, and we are proud of our grassroots model. We welcome volunteers of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, income levels, and political perspectives—everyone committed to fair, accessible elections. We offer flexible hours and encourage open discussion of needed accommodations for technology, time, or work style.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief note or cover letter describing:

• Why you’re interested in WeVote and our mission and how being an intern will help you on your career path.
• A bit about yourself, your background or interests.
• Any questions you have for us.

Fraud and phishing warning: Please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply . Do not apply via any other job portals, aggregators, or sites, as your information may not be secure, or the role may no longer be accepting applications. Thank you.