DAGA 2026 Summer Internship Opportunities

DAGA Inc•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Democratic Attorneys General Association provides political and policy support to Democratic State Attorneys General in their mission to protect citizens, promote progress, and support civil rights. DAGA is seeking energetic and hard-working students to join our internship program. This internship opportunity with DAGA is a one-of-a-kind Washington, DC experience that helps students learn more about the American political process. The term will begin in early June and end in early August (start and end dates are flexible depending on student availability). This is a non-employment internship opportunity. Internships are part-time and unpaid, though DAGA can sign off on credit/service hours. Interns are offered flexible work schedules and expected to work an average of 20 hours per week - additional hours are permitted if required by a program or for academic credit. Interns will receive a $250/week stipend to offset transportation and living costs. DAGA offers internships in seven departments: Communications/Digital Data Development (Fundraising) Policy Political Research (Political Coding) Video Production and Design (potential for remote work) DAGA’s office is open 9 AM – 6 PM Eastern. Interns set a weekly schedule based on their availability, school schedule, and department needs. DAGA offices are in downtown DC. DAGA values a truly diverse workforce and is committed to a culture of inclusivity, respect, and integrity. We strongly encourage people with disabilities, people of color, transgender and non-binary people, and people from diverse backgrounds to apply. DAGA is an equal opportunity employer, and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer all personnel actions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex: age; marital status; personal appearance; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; family responsibilities; disability; genetic information; credit Information; status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking. DAGA will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, but graduate students may be considered depending on the department's needs
This is a fast-paced and fast-changing work environment that requires the ability to organize and handle multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills
Able to interact with individuals at many levels and handle confidential matters
Excellent attention to detail
Strong research and computer skills (MS Office, etc.), database (NGP) skills a plus
Humor, initiative, and openness to evolving responsibilities
Basic experience/understanding of Sony cameras (A7S, FS5, FX9)
Intermediate video editing skills (Premiere Pro)
Basic After Effects skills
Basic experience/understanding of audio mixing and color correction
Strong sense of storytelling
Strong visual and design sense
Strong organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Interest or experience in graphic design and Canva tools is a plus but not necessary
Experience with Photoshop a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor media coverage and compiling daily press clips of Democratic Attorneys General, candidates, events, and other key topics
Draft social media posts for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok,and other social platforms
Track digital trends within political space and other related industries
Update key press lists and manage databases
Assist with drafting press materials, including advisories, releases, and statements
Contribute to discussions on earned media strategies and organic social campaigns
Analyze data from social and digital content and participate in brainstorming sessions around future content
Assist video producer and video intern by captioning news clips for social media
Support Communications team with other day-to-day tasks as needed
Work alongside development team to develop and steward relationships with corporations, labor unions, foundations, and individual donors
Support planning and execution of events with Attorneys General, candidates, DAGA partners, and prospective donors including but not limited to attendee tracking, pre-event outreach, post-event follow-up, and data management
Research and build prospects lists at the direction of development managers and associates
Conduct and track outreach to donor prospects
Compile daily development clips
Assist with call preparation and follow-up for Attorneys General and senior staff
Assist the fundraising team in day-to-day administrative and operational activities, including donor prospecting
Strengthen communication and organizational skills for cultivating relationships with donors and donor prospects
Assist the Data Team in tracking polling, ads and campaign finance updates for current races
Compile summaries of issue polling for fast-moving current events important to the national political environment
Assist the Data Team in compiling spreadsheets of county-level and media market-level election results for analysis
Assist in creating maps to analyze county-level and media market-level election results
Assist in creating charts and other graphics as necessary of polling data
Assist the Data Team in day-to-day operational activities
Track actions taken by Democratic Attorneys General, including coalition lawsuits, important court opinions, amicus briefs, and closely monitor legislation at the state and federal level & maintain AG actions database
Track actions taken by all state attorneys general across a multitude of issue areas
Create and maintain Policy Team manual
Track internal requests to AGs
Edit and review written materials for content accuracy
Assist with internal and external policy meetings
Contribute to discussions on policy programs, briefings, and meetings
Assist in policy conference planning and other special projects
Draft memorandum and other written work products
Research legal and policy issues for the Policy department
Support other Policy department day-to-day tasks as needed
Maintain and update the Policy team email distribution list
Assist the Political team in day-to-day operational activities, including coordinating necessary follow-up with candidates or campaign managers
Track candidates, events, and other key topics
Facilitate communications internally in accordance with the campaign requests
Work with the team to ensure effective post-meeting/event follow-up to support the cultivation of ongoing relationships
Conduct research on candidates at the direction of the Political Director and the Deputy Director
Track all traveling for candidates attending fundraisers and DAGA events
Help with events in the Washington D.C. area as needed
Conduct research about oppositional candidates in key races.
Assist in market research to ensure that the research department is up to date on new research tools.
Assist in developing scrapers and other basic programming to improve the functionality of the research department.
Scrape and use large datasets to recognize fundraising patterns, etc.
Assist in media monitoring and the compilation of news articles pertaining to the political landscape of AGs and candidates
Assist with transcriptions of media appearances of Republican AGs and candidates for use in campaign communications
Help with other special projects, assignments, and tasks as assigned by the Research Team
Assist with video shoots, including setting up lights, operating camera, and audio monitoring
Upload, sort, tag, and edit raw video footage, including color correction and sound mixing
Create short video packages utilizing footage and basic animation
Transcribe interviews and caption videos
Write scripts
Create basic graphics for use in video packages