Internships
Learn more about our current internship opportunities and play an active role in our work to strengthen American democray.
Learn more about Common Cause’s internship program and check out our current open roles to see if you’re the right fit. If you do not see a role that fits your interests, complete the interest form and we will notify you when we post opportunities for the next intern cohort.
Internships
Illinois Member and Community Engagement Intern
Location: Illinois
Start Date: June 2-August 15, 2025
Reports to: Illinois Senior Organizer
Details: This is a part-time internship (40 hours/pay period).
Essential functions:
Common Cause Illinois (CCIL) seeks a Member and Community Engagement Intern. This is an exciting opportunity on the front lines of democracy to learn about and assist with community and member engagement. It will include organizing events and educational opportunities, working with partner organizations in coalition space to achieve a common goal, and developing innovative ways to expand the reach of the organization. This is a chance to learn and grow at a non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy.
Skills you will build and work you will be involved in
- Engaging CCIL membership to grow volunteer capacity
- Assist in voter education and combating mis and disinformation
- Planning/hosting engagement events (mainly phone banks, webinars)
- Assist in building CCIL social media presence
- Support in drafting content for literature and website
- Create voting rights and information resources
Qualifications
You will be a good fit for this internship if you have:
- A passion for learning about elections, government affairs, and the legislative process
- A desire and an ability to work in a non-partisan manner
- A willingness to build your organizational skills and attention to detail
- A willingness to build your writing and listening skills
- A willingness to learn new skills
Salary: $3,500 for the 11 weeks paid in 5 equal twice monthly payments on the 15th and last day of the month.
Classification: This position is classified as temporary and therefore not included in the union-represented collective bargaining unit.
To Apply: Please complete the application here by Friday, April 11, 2025. Note that you will be asked for your resume and a cover letter. If you are moved forward in the process, additional details about the interview process will be shared with you by the hiring team.
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.
About Common Cause
Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has more than 1.5 million members (about the population of New Hampshire) and supporters living in every Congressional district in the United States, and offices in 30 states around the country.
Illinois Communications Intern
Location: Illinois
Start Date: June 2-August 15, 2025
Reports to: Illinois Senior Organizer
Details: This is a part-time internship (40 hours/pay period).
Essential functions:
Common Cause Illinois (CCIL) seeks a Communications Intern. This is an exciting opportunity on the front lines of democracy to learn how to effectively communicate our nonpartisan mission and commitment to democracy to a diverse audience. It will include writing and pitching op-eds and blog posts, developing a social media strategy, and seeking innovative outlets to expand our audience. This is a chance to learn and grow at a non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy.
Skills you will build and work you will be involved in
- Draft and pitch op-eds, letter(s) to the editor, and blog posts
- Create a communications plan that can be executed by the CCIL team
- Assist in voter education and combating mis and disinformation
- Assist in building CCIL social media presence
- Support in drafting content for literature and website
- Create voting rights and information resources
Qualifications
You will be a good fit for this internship if you have:
- A passion for learning about elections, government affairs, and the legislative process
- A desire and an ability to work in a non-partisan manner
- A willingness to build your organizational skills and attention to detail
- A willingness to build your writing and listening skills
- A willingness to learn new skills
Salary: $3,500 for the 11 weeks paid in 5 equal twice monthly payments on the 15th and last day of the month.
Classification: This position is classified as temporary and therefore not included in the union-represented collective bargaining unit.
To Apply: Please complete the application here by Friday, April 11, 2025. Note that you will be asked for your resume and a cover letter. If you are moved forward in the process, additional details about the interview process will be shared with you by the hiring team.
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.
About Common Cause
Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has more than 1.5 million members (about the population of New Hampshire) and supporters living in every Congressional district in the United States, and offices in 30 states around the country.