Internships at
The National Redistricting Action Fund

Internship Information

Thank you for your interest in the National Redistricting Action Fund (NRAF). NRAF is the 501(c)(4) affiliate of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC). The mission of NRAF is to harness the power of people and the courts to dismantle unfair electoral maps and create a redistricting system based on democratic values. By helping to create more just and representative electoral districts across the country, we also hope to restore the public’s faith in a true representative democracy.

NRAF offers paid internship opportunities during Spring, Summer, and Fall, for current undergraduate and graduate students only. Our internships are designed to be an integral part of your educational experience, offering practical skills and insights that complement your academic studies.

We accept applications on a rolling basis, and currently have all semesters for 2026 open. If you applied for our internship program for our 2025 cohorts or earlier, please reapply to be considered for any of the 2026 cohorts. Summer internships are full time (up to 40 hours per week) and Fall internships are part time (up to 20 hours per week). 

NRAF offers internships in six departments*. You can find the job description for each internship below. 

• Brand, Creative, and Social

• Campaigns

• Communications

• Finance

• Mapping

• Mobilization

*Are you a JD/MPP/MPA candidate looking for the National Redistricting Foundation’s legal and policy internships? Click here. Please note at this time, legal and policy internships are available through NRAF’s affiliated 501(c)(3) organization, the NRF, and are only open to current JD, MPP, and MPA candidates. 

Technical Considerations

• This role requires access to a computer or laptop that can operate Google Suite seamlessly.

• Applicant familiarity with Google Suite (GMail, GCal, GDocs, Sheets, Etc.) is preferred. To learn more about using Google Suite, visit the Google Workspace Learning Center.

Important 2026 Dates

• Spring Semester 2026 (up to 20 hours per week)

  • Begins: Monday, February 2

  • Ends: Friday, April 10

  • Applications close: Friday, November 21

  • Tentative interview period: Monday, December 1 through Friday, December 19

• Summer Semester 2026 (up to 40 hours per week)

  • Begins: Monday, June 1

  • Ends: Friday, August 8

  • Applications close: Friday, April 3

  • Tentative interview period: Monday, April 13 through Friday, May 1

• Fall 2026

  • Begins: Monday, September 14

  • Ends: Friday, November 20

  • Applications close: Friday, July 24

  • Tentative interview period: Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 21

NRAF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. People of color, trans and gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Questions? Reach out to jobs@redistrictingaction.org. 

Internship Descriptions

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