Talent Acquisition Intern

This internship will focus on researching and strengthening our candidate journey from application to offer. You will audit and rewrite interview and rejection templates to ensure clarity and inclusivity. You will document and visualize our full hiring process to improve alignment and reduce bottlenecks. You will support interview logistics while identifying patterns that slow us down. And you will produce employer-brand content such as a "What to Expect When You Interview at Common Cause" blog or LinkedIn posts that explain our nonpartisan hiring philosophy. The goal is to learn what constitutes as a strong recruitment playbook, understand how to improve candidate communications, and understand data-informed recommendations to enhance both efficiency and trust in our process. You will also support our internship reviews and identify areas for improvement.       This internship will provide you with valuable experience in talent acquisition, employer branding, process improvement, and stakeholder management. You'll gain critical skills in systems-thinking, inclusive communication, and data-driven decision making. If you're interested in the intersection of HR, operations, and organizational culture, this is an excellent opportunity to get hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and map our current hiring process to identify friction points and opportunities for enhancement 

• Audit and rewrite interview and rejection templates to ensure clarity, inclusivity, and alignment with our values 

• Develop employer-brand content that showcases our hiring philosophy and candidate experience 

• Support interview scheduling, coordination, and data tracking to uncover process bottlenecks 

• Contribute to internship program reviews and help implement recommended improvements 

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Strong systems-thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex processes 

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a talent for crafting inclusive messaging 

• Solid operational and project management skills, including attention to detail 

• Passion for talent acquisition, organizational culture, and public trust 

• Familiarity with recruiting technologies and data analysis a plus 

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.  

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country.