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Government and Public Policy internships in Washington
40 open student roles in government and public policy in Washington. They range from internships to co-ops and research. That includes 1 part-time role. 80% list pay or say they are paid. The most common start terms are Year-round 2026 and Summer 2027. Employers with the most openings: Air Force Civilian Career Training, Internal Revenue Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency and Securities and Exchange Commission.
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- Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System NewStudent Trainee (Psychology) - Psychology Predoctoral Intern
- Securities and Exchange Commission NewSummer 2027 SEC Scholars Legal Program- HQ (1L, 2L, 3L, or LL.M.) (Volunteer)
- Securities and Exchange Commission NewSummer 2027 SEC Scholars Business Program- HQ (Volunteer)
- Office of Inspector General NewStudent Volunteer (Unpaid Position)
- National Labor Relations BoardStudent Volunteer
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencyCISA - Scholarship for Service (SFS) Internship - Accepting Resumes, Transcripts, and SFS Agreements
- Social Worker (Inpatient Acute Psychiatry Unit)
- Indian Health ServiceStudent Trainee (IHS Extern)
- Office of Management and BudgetStudent Trainee (Human Capital Modernization Project)
- Office of the Secretary of the InteriorDOI Office of the Secretary Internship Program - Spring 2027
- Summer 2027 Intern - Software Engineer (Security/Government)
- External & Legislative Affairs Undergraduate Internships - Corporate
- Farm Service AgencyStudent Trainee (Administration)
- Student Trainee (Soil Conservation)
- Farm Service AgencyStudent Trainee (Loan Specialist)
- Student Trainee (Forestry)
- Farm Service AgencyStudent Trainee (Program Technician)
- Student Trainee (Rangeland Management)
- Student Trainee (Agronomist)
- Student Trainee (Engineering)
- U.S. Marshals ServiceSemester of Service Student Volunteer
- Dietitian (Clinical)
- Community Planner
- Contract Specialist
- Computer Engineer
- Security Specialist
- Management Analyst
- Human Resources Specialist
- Child Development Specialist
- Honors Program Law Clerk (LL.M. Students)
- Summer Intern (Legal Administrative Specialist)
- Honors Program Law Clerk (J.D. Students)
- Honors Program Law Clerk (Non-Tax) (J.D. Students)
- Honors Program Law Clerk (Non-Tax) (LL.M. Students)
- Summer Intern (Legal Administrative Specialist) (Non-Tax)
- Student Trainee
- Office of Personnel ManagementStudent Trainee (Compliance and Policy)
- Interior, Bureau of Indian AffairsStudent Trainee (Administration and Office Support)
- Government Affairs Intern (CA, CO, MI, OR, TX, WA)
How many government and public policy internships in Washington are open right now?
40 open government and public policy internships, co-ops and research roles in Washington as of November 11, 2026, from 20 employers.
Which employers are hiring government and public policy interns in Washington?
The employers with the most open government and public policy roles in Washington are Air Force Civilian Career Training, Internal Revenue Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency and Securities and Exchange Commission, of 20 employers hiring.
Do government and public policy internships in Washington pay?
32 of the 40 open roles (80%) list pay or say they are paid. Listed hourly rates run from $13.28 to $52 an hour.
Where are government and public policy internships in Washington?
The open roles are in Washington, District of Columbia (24), Seattle (14), Fairchild AFB (6), Spokane (2), Bellevue (1) and 14 more places.
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Updated November 11, 2026. Listings are collected from public job boards several times a day; always check the posting on the employer's site before applying.