Internships

Video filmed and produced by former American Progress interns Nicholas Dorsey and Jessica Schuman.

Applying for an internship

American Progress’ summer 2023 internship program will take place from Tuesday, May 30, 2023, until Friday, August 4, 2023. The deadline for summer 2023 internships was Sunday, February 26. Applications for fall internships will open later this year.

The health and safety of staff remains our priority. American Progress’ office is currently open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Most employees work a hybrid schedule that includes at least two days per week in the office. We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and levels of community spread and adjust plans as needed.

American Progress interns are paid at the Washington, D.C., minimum wage rate of $16.10 per hour until July 1, 2023, at which point Washington, D.C.’s minimum wage will increase to $17.00 per hour.

American Progress is dedicated to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are organizational priorities. Learn more about this commitment here.