Foundation Internship, Fall 2025

We are pleased to offer an outstanding and substantive internship program for the nation’s best and brightest young leaders.

At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, you will obtain a hands-on, meaningful work experience designed to meet your academic and career goals. Our internships offer opportunities in research, writing, database management, communications, and event preparation.

During the internship, you will network with colleagues and senior-level executives while participating in educational and professional activities designed to enhance your internship experience.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

The Chamber Internship Program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn at the world’s largest business organization. In addition to directly supporting a team in the organization, interns have an opportunity to participate in a variety of programming that will help build professional skills and networks.

Daily responsibilities for interns typically include research, drafting memos or content, and event planning and support. Specific responsibilities vary by department and semester.
The Chamber also offers programming each semester intended to provide professional development and networking opportunities for interns. In previous semesters, this has included a resume workshop, professional panel with Chamber experts, leadership luncheons, and more.
This internship is scheduled to run from Monday, September 15th through Friday, November 21st, 2025. This is a hybrid internship, with the in-person component being at our U.S. Chamber of Commerce HQ in downtown Washington, DC. Interns are expected to be in office at least two days a week. Fully remote applicants will not be considered.

This is a paid internship, where students may also receive academic credit if they meet the criteria set by their school. The hourly rate for this position is between $17.50 - $18.00 per hour. This hourly rate depends on the candidate's education level. This internship is open to current college or graduate students, as well as individuals who have graduated within the past six months.

PROGRAMMING INCLUDES:

• Intern Orientation – Get to know more about the Chamber and connect with other interns in the program.
• Resume Workshop – Learn how to craft a standout resume and cover letter for your career next steps.
• Internship Speaker Series- Learn from senior level leaders at the Chamber about their career journey and how their teams impact the greater work at the Chamber.
• Networking Events – Connect with managers and senior leadership from across the Chamber as they share tips and tricks learned throughout their careers.

DEPARTMENT MATCHING

The Foundation is offering internships across several different departments that cover multiple career fields. After you submit your resume, it will be reviewed by one of our recruiters and if your skills match what we are looking for, the relevant department will reach out for an interview.
Please review the departments below closely and in the application, you will indicate your top two department preferences.

• Civics
The Civics team focuses on civics, democracy, and the nation’s free enterprise system - crucial issues shaping the environment in which businesses operate, and their ability to prosper and lift communities.

• Education and Workforce
The Center for Education and Workforce is the place for business leaders to tackle the most pressing education and workforce issues facing our country. We mobilize the business community to be more engaged partners, challenge the status quo, and move education and workforce initiatives forward to fuel economic success.

• Global Resilience
The Global Resilience team prepares communities that are facing an increased risk of natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and public health threats. Businesses play an integral part in addressing these threats, and we give them the tools they need to prepare, respond, and recover to support the communities where they live and work.

• Foundation Programs
The Foundation Programs team plans, develops, and produces a wide variety of events and programs focusing on issues facing business now and in the future.

• Foundation Communications & Graphic Design
The Foundation’s Communications team leads the development and implementation of communications, marketing, and PR efforts for Foundation programs and events. They also collaborate with the Chamber creative team and agency partners to elevate our brand and design assets needed across all Foundation programs and events, including print, digital, video, and more.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until Friday, July 18th. Interviews will be conducted in July & August.

This internship requires US work authorization and is open to candid