This is a paid internship in our Alexandria, Virginia office. Applicants are expected to work 40 hours a week. Additional hours may be required, and will be compensated, due to the amount of preparation that goes into executing our CPAC conference. The CPAC internship provides a unique perspective of politics, allowing interaction with Members of Congress, media personalities, and thought leaders in the conservative movement. You will gain hands-on experience as part a of a supportive and collaborative team, all sharing the goal of spreading and energizing the conservative movement in America. We have 6 departments – Events and Conferences, Development, Communications, Government Affairs, Criminal Justice Reform, and Legislative Accountability. Each department has different responsibilities, but regardless everyone works together as a team to ensure the smooth operation of the organization. Below you will find a brief outline of potential intern responsibilities. Please visit the CPAC website for additional information on the various departments.
Events and Conferences intern responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with the planning of CPAC Events
- Coordinating with CPAC speakers and their staff
- Planning and execution of the CPAC agenda
- Assisting with the management of CPAC volunteers
- Maintaining databases of contact information for speakers, volunteers, etc.
- Attending meetings and venue walkthroughs
- Providing on-site event support
Development intern responsibilities may include:
- Donor, foundation, and prospective donor research
- Donor communications, both written and verbal
- Data entry of donor and prospect information
- Writing and/or preparing grant applications for foundations
- Assist with event management and hosting VIPs
- Assist donors or handle inquiries on the phone
- Providing on-site event support
Communications intern responsibilities may include:
- Writing draft press materials to promote CPAC’s activities
- Reviewing, editing, and uploading website content
- Helping to plan and execute press events
- Maintaining and editing large media database
- Reviewing and cutting media clips for the Chairman
- Monitoring CPAC social media accounts
- Providing on-site event support
Legislative Accountability intern responsibilities may include:
- Researching bills to be considered for State and Federal Ratings
- Generating content for ACUF media platforms
- Award creation and delivery for State and Federal Ratings
- Preparing media briefing documents for the Chairman
Criminal Justice Reform intern responsibilities may include:
- Researching CJR related legislation
- Generating content for ACUF
- Preparing briefing documents
Government Affairs intern responsibilities may include:
- Researching legislation
- Generating content for CPAC
- Preparing briefing documents