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Internships

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The Harris County Democratic Party Summer Internship Program gives participants hands-on experience in political organizing, communications, law, voter protection, community outreach, and Party operations. This is a 9-week program designed to develop the next generation of civic and political leaders in Harris County and across Texas. 

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Interns are placed in one of five specialized tracks and work directly alongside HCDP staff on active projects. You will leave this program with real skills, real work products, and a robust network.

 

This internship is open to rising high school juniors and seniors, recent high school graduates, undergraduate students, and graduate students of all majors. No prior political experience is required. 

Apply to be an Intern

Section 1: Personal Information

Section 2: Schedule and Availability

All interns select one shift and commit to it for the full 9-week program (June 8 - August 14, 2026). You will work your selected shift 3 days per week. The 12-2pm window overlaps both shifts and is reserved for periodic Lunch & Learns and all-intern programming.

Are you available for the full program: June 8 - August 14, 2026?
Yes, fully available
Mostly available (explain below)
No
Choose one shift and commit to it for the full program.
Morning shift - 9:00am - 2:00pm - 3 days per week, Monday-Friday
Afternoon Shift - 12:00pm - 5:00pm - 3 days per week, Monday-Friday
Select your preferred days. Check a minimum of 3 days. Your schedule will remain consistent throughout the program.
Do you have reliable transportation or access to public transit?
Yes
No
Sometimes

Section 3 - Track Preference

Rank all five tracks from 1 (your top choice) to 5 (your last choice). We will do our best to place you in your top-ranked track. If your first choice is full, we will use your rankings to find the best available placement. You will not be placed in your 5th choice without your consent.

Important: Please rank each option with a different value. e.g. Field organizing (1), Community Outreach and Coalitions (2), Law, Policy, and Voting Rights (3). Do NOT give the same ranking to more than one option.

Section 4 - Personal Statement

Section 5 - Academic Credit

Will you be requesting academic credit for this internship?
Yes
No
Not sure yet - will check with advisor

College and graduate students: HCDP will provide all required documentation, supervisor evaluations, and hours verification to support your credit application. High school students and recent graduates: HCDP will provide a certificate of completion suitable for college applications, scholarships, and honor society requirements. Letters of recommendation are available to interns who demonstrate exemplary performance.

Section 6 - Additional Information

How did you hear about this program?
Email blast
Campus posting / advisor
Social media
Word of mouth
Other

Section 7 - Submission Checklist

Multi Confirm all required materials are included with your submission at harrisdemocrats.org/intern

By submitting this application, I certify that all information povrided is accurate and complete.

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