Summer Internship
Future Now · United States
- Hybrid
- Internship
- $45,760 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Gain experience in development, operations, legal, or policy.
- Support impactful state-level initiatives for the American Promise.
- Remote internship with flexible hours up to 30/week.
- Develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ideal for students passionate about effective governance.
About the role
Summer Internship
Future Now is dedicated to achieving the American Promise through effective government, fair markets, personal freedom, and representative democracy, starting with high-impact state-level interventions.
Internship Program Overview
The goal of our Internship Program is to provide a well-rounded experience, offering interns opportunities to see the impact of their work, gain valuable exposure, and build connections for career development.
Internship Opportunities
We are seeking interns to support the following teams:
- Development: Supports operations, events, community building, database management, and data analysis for fundraising. Responsibilities include maintaining donor databases, data-backed fundraising projects, donor event support, and assisting relationship managers.
- Operations - People & Culture: Supports recruitment, hiring, benefits, payroll, professional development, and onboarding/offboarding. Responsibilities include resume reviews, candidate communications, scheduling, and coordinating professional development and culture events.
- Operations - Finance: Supports budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, and organizational financial planning. Responsibilities include data entry and reconciliation, invoice processing, expense tracking, and administrative support.
- Operations - Events/IT/Administration: Provides comprehensive support for the Operations Team, including event coordination, IT logistics, and administrative management. Responsibilities include onboarding into systems, coordinating event logistics, tracking IT compliance, and ad hoc project support.
- Legal: Provides in-house legal and compliance support, working with outside counsel and preparing training materials. Law student interns are preferred. Responsibilities include legal research in areas like campaign finance, nonprofit, copyright, and employment law, and designing compliance systems.
- The States Project - Lawmaker Communications Intern: Supports The States Project in developing communications and messaging tools for state legislatures. Responsibilities include researching state legislative media, developing media analyses, and assisting with local press monitoring.
- The States Project - Policy Intern: Supports The States Project in policy research and frameworks for state legislatures. Responsibilities include developing policy resources, policy research, tracking legislative trends, and attending partner briefings.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of additional study or work experience.
- Passion for building state power to achieve the American Promise.
- Exceptional critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to exercise excellent judgment with sensitive and confidential information.
- Capable of independently managing time and tasks in a fast-paced organization.
- Clear communication skills.
Recruitment and Hiring Process
The application process includes submitting a resume and cover letter, followed by a phone screen and interviews with leadership. We may utilize AI tools to assist in reviewing applications and analyzing resumes, but final decisions are made by humans. For information on data processing, please contact us.
Compensation and Schedule
- Salary: $22 per hour.
- School credit assistance is available.
- All internship opportunities are remote.
- Interns are expected to commit up to 30 hours per week during standard U.S. business hours.
- Internship dates: June 1, 2026, to August 28, 2026.
This pay rate complies with relevant state and local wage transparency laws.
Equal Opportunity
Future Now does not discriminate and values diversity. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact Amy Fecteau at amy@futurenow.org.
Key skills/competency
- Internship
- Development
- Operations
- Legal
- Communications
- Policy Research
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
Skills & topics
- Internship
- Summer Intern
- Development Intern
- Operations Intern
- Legal Intern
- Policy Intern
- Remote Internship
- Nonprofit Internship
- Public Policy
- Political Science
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight passion for states and problem-solving skills.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your interest in the American Promise.
- Prepare for AI screening: Ensure your application is clear and keyword-rich.
- Showcase judgment and communication: Emphasize handling sensitive information.
- Be ready for interviews: Demonstrate critical thinking and organizational abilities.
Technical preparation
Practice data entry and database management.,Familiarize yourself with legal research tools.,Review basic financial reporting principles.,Understand event logistics coordination.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you managed multiple tasks.,How do you handle confidential information?,Give an example of your problem-solving skills.,How do you contribute to a team environment?
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of work can I expect as a Summer Intern at Future Now?
- As a Summer Intern at Future Now, you can expect to gain hands-on experience in various teams including Development, Operations (People & Culture, Finance, Events/IT/Admin), Legal, or within The States Project (Lawmaker Communications or Policy). Your responsibilities will be tailored to the team you join, focusing on supporting impactful initiatives related to governance, fundraising, or policy.
- Is the Summer Internship at Future Now a remote position?
- Yes, all Summer Internship opportunities at Future Now are fully remote. You will be expected to commit up to 30 hours per week during standard U.S. business hours, allowing for flexibility while working from your own location.
- What are the qualifications for the Summer Internship at Future Now?
- Future Now seeks interns with a high school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of additional study or work experience. Key qualifications include a passion for advancing the American Promise, exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, the ability to exercise excellent judgment with confidential information, strong time management, and clear communication skills.
- How does Future Now use AI in its hiring process for the Summer Internship?
- Future Now may use AI tools to assist in parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications and analyzing resumes. These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are always made by humans. If you need more information on data processing, please reach out.
- What is the compensation for the Summer Internship at Future Now?
- The compensation for the Summer Internship at Future Now is $22 per hour. The organization is also willing to work with interns to help obtain school credit where applicable.
- What is the duration and time commitment for the Summer Internship?
- The Summer Internship runs from June 1, 2026, to August 28, 2026. Interns are expected to commit up to 30 hours per week during standard U.S. business hours.
- Does Future Now offer opportunities for law students in their Summer Internship program?
- Yes, Future Now specifically mentions that law student interns are preferred for the Legal team. This role involves providing in-house legal and compliance support, including legal research and designing compliance systems.