Internships

2024 Summer Internship Application Deadline Extended to April 1st!

The Center for Conservative Women offers paid internships for college and high school age women – both with a stipend of $1,500 per month – during the school year and summer.

As an intern at the Center, students have the opportunity to interact with some of the top women in the conservative movement, raise awareness about alternatives to liberal feminism, deepen their understanding of conservative policy issues, attend conservative events around DC, receive professional media and public speaking training, and more.

Highlights of the Summer Internship

  • Introduce leading conservative women at events
  • Receive public speaking and media training at a full-day, expert-led seminar
  • Enjoy movies on relevant topics every Friday
  • Participate in a weekly book club for conservative classics
  • Attend a week-long conference for conservative college students
  • Receive professional firearm training
  • Attend a journalism seminar featuring an expert journalist
  • Receive professional etiquette training
  • Receive weekly, one-on-one mentorship from a key staff member
  • Gain event planning, communications, development, and administrative experience

Highlights of the Fall and Spring Internships

  • Introduce leading conservative women at events
  • Help manage the Center’s social media accounts
  • Gain professional writing experience
  • Help plan and execute campus lectures, intern recruitment, and other events
  • Gain event planning, development, communications, and administration experience
  • Receive one-on-one mentorship from a key staff member
  • Attend local intern events and network with other young conservatives

Knowledge/Skills/Characteristics

Duties include advocating for conservative principles through online and written communications, assisting in administrative duties, assisting with events, and promoting the Center’s presence via social media. Qualified candidates will be passionate about empowering conservative women. Activism experience is strongly preferred. All majors are welcome to apply. While we do not offer housing as part of the program, we can suggest local housing options. You will need to arrange your own accommodations. A car is highly recommended.

Apply to be an Intern

Applications may be submitted via email to [email protected]. Please submit an application package that includes:

  • A cover letter explaining why you are interested in being an intern

  • A current resume

  • A completed application form

Deadlines

Applications for the summer program will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 1st. Applications for the spring and fall programs will be accepted on a rolling basis. Apply for our internship today!

Program Dates

  • Summer: May 28th – July 27th (interns may choose to stay an additional week, through August 2nd)

  • Fall Semester: September – December

  • Spring Semester: January – May

If you would like more information or have any questions, please email Lauren Herzberg at [email protected] or call us at (703) 318-8867. We look forward to reviewing your application!

 

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