Summer 2026 Internship Information

The Claremont Institute is seeking enthusiastic, hard-working, intellectually curious candidates to intern (in-person) at our Washington, D.C. office. Interns will assist staff and scholars at The Claremont Institute’s Center for the American Way of Life. Typically, our staff will pose a research question and then ask an intern to produce a written answer or input relevant data into a spreadsheet. We provide training and guidance to each intern, along with educational roundtables and lectures in collaboration with other organizations in the area.

While the exact start and end dates are negotiable, the summer internship typically runs from mid-May through mid-August. The position is in-person and we can work around class schedules.

Duties and responsibilities may include
◾ Independent research
◾ Editing and drafting memos
◾ Event planning and hosting
◾ Contributing to articles

Requirements
◾ A methodical approach to research
◾ Excellent writing and research abilities
◾ A keen eye for detail
◾ The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
◾ Proficiency with Microsoft Office
◾ Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
◾ A passion for, and a desire to advance, the mission of the Claremont Institute
◾ Knowledge of American history and politics preferred

Pay range
Internships are paid $17.95/hr. (this may rise in July), and college credit may be available.

How to apply
Please submit a resume, writing sample of 2-6 pages (if it is an excerpt, please include sufficient context), and a statement on why you want to intern at the Claremont Institute’s Center for the American Way of Life. Please send all materials in a single email to Sebastian Pontrelli at spontrelli@claremont.org with “Summer 2026 Internship” in the subject line. Letters of recommendations are welcomed but not required. Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis—don’t delay!

Deadline to apply: March 13th, 2026