Internships with advocacy groups, non-profits, lobby firms, and other similar organizations often provide some of the most substantive internships opportunities for students.  The organizations included in these lists are just a small sample of the ones available in the greater Washington, D.C. area.  The links are to either the main home page or the job/internship page for each organization.  Some organizations are listed under multiple categories. 

In addition to these organizations, new postings are always available at the following links:

  1. Washington Post Classifieds
  2. Idealist
  3. Brad Traverse Group 

As always, let us know where you are applying.

Click on link for page to organizations under each category.

Defense/Security
Economic
Education
Environmental
Government Reform
Health Issues
Ideological/Partisan Groups
International
Justice/Rights/Crime
Women’s and Children’s Groups
Miscellaneous Groups