Internship Program
Internship Program
Come intern with American Experiment and gain hands-on experience in public policy, research, and communications! We are looking for bright college students or recent graduates who want to make Minnesota a better place to work and live. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, the ability to self-direct, mastery of the written word, and a careful and thorough approach to their work.
The Summer 2026 Internship Session runs from June 16 – August 21.
Applications for the Summer 2026 Internship Session are now closed.
Internships occur at our Minnetonka office, notwithstanding potential evening events or paid travel opportunities. Interns may request a schedule of 10-15 hours per week or 25-30 hours per week. Final internship schedules are determined through organizational needs and are set between the intern and their summer mentor.
Interns are paid $20 an hour and must be authorized to work in the United States.
Program Overview
Summer interns are placed in one of three tracks (see below) with preferences considered. Internship placement is dependent on internal needs, and applicants should plan to serve across the organization.
Policy Track: Policy interns work closely with our policy fellows, assisting with research in the fields of economics, education, energy and environment, health care, public safety, and more. Policy interns in Summer 2026 should expect to work heavily in the areas of economics, health care, and education.
Communications and Marketing Track: Communications interns work one-on-one with the communications team. Tasks include social media engagement, podcast management, video and audio clipping, institutional promotion, and campaign design.
Advancement and Events Track: Advancement and Events interns support American Experiment’s business office, fundraising, grassroots engagement, events, and donor relations efforts. Advancement and Events interns in Summer 2026 should expect to work primarily in event planning and donor relations.
Application Process
Applications for the Summer 2026 Session are now closed.
All intern applicants are required to complete the Universal Internship Application Form and submit a resume, headshot, writing sample, and a second piece of supplemental material. Applicants requesting the Policy Track must submit a second writing sample. Applicants requesting the Communications and Marketing or the Advancement and Events track may submit either a second writing sample or a multimedia sample (video clip, podcast clip, edited poster, social media account).
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