What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coalitions position at CPAC — Future of Freedom?
Ideal For
A student who wants the map of the political ecosystem: who exists, who works with whom, and where interests actually align rather than merely overlap.
The Coalitions Intern supports the organization's relationships with allied organizations. This is the role that teaches an intern the map of the political ecosystem — who exists, what they do, who they work with, and where interests align.
Core Duties
- Maintain the partner organization database including contacts, focus areas, and engagement history.
- Research and profile organizations for potential partnership alignment.
- Coordinate coalition meetings, calls, agendas, and follow-up notes.
- Support the drafting and circulation of joint letters, statements, and shared materials.
- Track partner activity, positions, and public statements on shared issues.
- Prepare briefing materials on partners ahead of meetings.
- Maintain records of commitments made to and by partner organizations.
- Support partner participation in the organization's events and programs.
Role-Specific Qualifications
- Working knowledge of the political and advocacy landscape.
- Professional written correspondence with external organizations.
- Discretion with partner relationships and internal deliberations.
- Research capability and disciplined record-keeping.
Standard Qualifications — All Internships
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university; eligible for the Federal Work Study Program where applicable.
- Senior in high school, recent high school graduate, or GED equivalent.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general computer literacy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional demeanor.
- Discretion with confidential and pre-release information; adherence to all organizational policies, including confidentiality, data handling, and workplace safety standards.
- Prior office or customer service experience is a plus but not required.
Internship: minimum 16 hours per week, in person, Alexandria, VA. You are allowed to work up to 40 hours a week with limited overtime opportunities.
Every intern completes the program's five core competencies and attends the annual conference. Expect a written midpoint review, weekly one-on-one supervision, and a documented portfolio of completed work.
For current openings please visit CPAC.org/ApplyNow
Please note this role is open during one of the cohorts each year and may not be open for each cohort or semester depending on needs.
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