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