Apply for the TechCongress Communications Internship 2027 - a paid Winter/Spring 2027 Communications Intern role on TechCongress’s Communications Team in Washington, D.C. The term runs from early January through mid-May 2027. Applications close 10 November 2026 at 11:59pm ET (submissions before 6 November are prioritised).

TechCongress is a nonpartisan nonprofit that places technologists in Congress and state legislatures as fellows. Over 11 years it has placed 146+ fellows across both parties; 31 have been hired into full-time congressional staff roles.

This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official TechCongress posting. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.

Quick Facts - TechCongress Communications Internship 2027

Detail	Information
Role	Communications Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)
Organisation	TechCongress
Host Landmark	Lincoln Memorial / Washington, D.C., USA 🇺🇸
Pay	US$20/hour (paid internship)
Term	Early January - mid-May 2027
Hours	20 - 40 hours/week (part-time or full-time)
Format	Hybrid - at least 2 days/week in the D.C. office
Location	Must be based in D.C. metro (DC, MD, VA); U.S. work authorisation required
Priority review	Applications before 6 November 2026
Deadline	10 November 2026, 11:59pm ET
Apply	Screendoor / forms.fm application
Official page	techcongress.io - Communications Intern 2027

Responsibilities

Tell fellows’ stories - fact sheets, blog posts, social campaigns, and press materials
Own the monthly jobs newsletter - Policy Opportunities for Technologists (sourcing, summaries, MailChimp)
Support branding - implement TechCongress’s first brand guide across materials
Document impact - fellowship impact data, accomplishments, and press coverage records
Shape digital presence - website content; LinkedIn, X, and Bluesky campaigns; content calendar and analytics
Support programming - 2027 fellow orientation, 2028 recruitment, panels, webinars, networking events
Contribute to strategy - analyse performance, pitch ideas, recommend audience reach tactics

Benefits

Paid internship at US$20/hour
Core role on the Communications Team with published content opportunities
Access to tech policy events, networking, and nonprofit professional development
Sit in on the January 3-week fellow orientation workshops
Hybrid D.C. experience with a high-trust, nonpartisan team

Eligibility

Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate
Authorised to work in the United States
Strong writing skills adaptable to different audiences
Self-directed with project ownership from concept to completion
Organisational skills and attention to detail under deadlines
Available 20 - 40 hours/week
Based in the D.C. metropolitan area (DC, MD, VA)

Nice-to-Have Skills

Squarespace, MailChimp, Canva, Hootsuite (or ability to learn)
Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets)
Experience managing organisational social media accounts
Interest in tech policy and government

Required Documents

Resume
Answers to application questions
Writing sample (maximum 2 pages)

How to Apply

Read the full role on the official TechCongress Communications Intern page.
Submit resume, application answers, and ≤2-page writing sample via the online application.
Apply early for priority review (before 6 November 2026); hard close 10 November 2026, 11:59pm ET.

Accommodation requests: timour@techcongress.io

Official Links

Apply - Winter/Spring 2027 Communications Intern (Paid)

Official posting - TechCongress

Contact: hello@techcongress.io

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When is the deadline?

10 November 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Applications before 6 November are prioritised; review is rolling.

Is it paid?

Yes - US$20 per hour.

How long is the internship?

Early January through mid-May 2027 (Winter/Spring term).

Do I need to live in D.C.?

Yes - D.C. metro (DC, MD, or VA), with at least two office days per week, and U.S. work authorisation.

How is this different from the Programs Internship?

This role focuses on communications (stories, newsletter, brand, social, digital). The Programs Internship supports fellowship administration and events.

Where do I apply?

https://techcongress.forms.fm/winter-spring-2027-communications-intern-paid/forms/10181

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