KIP Summer 2026 - External Affairs Intern - Americans for Prosperity

Standtogether

Washington, DC permanent

Posted: April 8, 2026

Quick Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing external affairs support to the organization, with a focus on developing and implementing external relations with key stakeholders, including government officials, business leaders, and community groups. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong understanding of the US political landscape and a desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The internship is designed to provide a unique opportunity for the right candidate to gain hands-on experience in the field of external affairs and contribute to the success of our organization.

Job Description

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country’s greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed, and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way. Americans for Prosperity is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented External Affairs Intern to join our team! This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in federal government relations and public policy. You will assist with various government affairs projects, including legislative tracking, policy analysis, and advocacy efforts, while also gaining exposure to the legislative process and the work of a government affairs team.

How You Will Contribute:
• Support external affairs communication to partners; including regular updates on legislative and campaign activity as well as collaboration opportunities

• Attend coalition meetings and events

• Support Washington DC sponsorships and Government Affairs-related marquee events

• Support coalition letter activity

• Collect intelligence updates on key legislative priorities

What You Will Bring:
• Strong interest in government affairs and external affairs

• Excellent research, writing and communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

• Ability to work with basic direction and move forward with initiative and critical thinking

• Ability to meet deadlines and act with appropriate sense of urgency

• Enthusiastic about and dedicated to the vision and principles of our organization

Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.

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