Coalitions and Partnerships Intern -- Spring 2027

Partnerships and Coalitions Intern

The Partnerships and Coalitions Intern supports the organization's efforts to build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with allied organizations, members, supporters, and external partners. This role provides hands-on experience in partnership development, coalition engagement, member outreach, and sponsorship support, offering interns an inside look at how organizations build relationships, identify shared interests, and coordinate efforts across a broader political and organizational network.

Interns may assist with identifying and researching prospective partners, maintaining relationships with existing coalition organizations, conducting outreach to members and supporters, and supporting sponsorship and exhibitor sales initiatives for organizational events. Through these responsibilities, interns develop practical skills in professional communication, relationship management, research, outreach, and partnership development.

The position also provides exposure to the different ways organizations cultivate engagement and support, from coordinating with allied groups and maintaining accurate relationship records to communicating organizational opportunities and identifying potential areas for collaboration. Interns are expected to demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to represent the organization effectively in interactions with external contacts.

This role is ideal for: A student interested in political and organizational networks, partnership development, and coalition building who wants to understand how organizations establish relationships, identify common interests, engage supporters, and work together toward shared objectives.

For core duties, qualifications, and other information about these roles, visit careers.cpac.org