Institute of Politics

Overview of Organization:

Mission Control Inc. is the nation’s leading Democratic direct mail firm, composed of a diverse and passionate team dedicated to electing Democrats up and down the ballot. We specialize in strategic guidance, advanced targeting, and cutting-edge creative solutions for some of the most competitive and closely watched campaigns across the country. Our work is driven by a commitment to turning out underrepresented communities, advancing progressive causes, and ensuring Democratic victories nationwide.

Internship Summary:

Mission Control Inc. is seeking a Political Data Intern to support our Data and Targeting team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about campaign strategy, data analytics, and voter outreach to gain hands-on experience in political data work. Interns will assist in developing voter contact universes, analyzing electoral trends, and creating data-driven insights that guide Democratic campaigns and organizations. This role is ideal for students, recent graduates, or individuals looking to gain practical experience in political data and targeting.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating targeted voter contact universes for Democratic campaigns.
• Conduct research on electoral results, district demographics, and voting trends.
• Support the team in data collection, analysis, and reporting to help inform campaign strategy.
• Assist in creating visual representations of data and trends.
• Stay up to date on the latest research, tools, and methodologies in political data and targeting.
• Provide general support to the Data and Targeting team as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in Democratic politics, electoral strategy, and data analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
• Familiarity with VAN/Votebuilder or PDI is a plus.
• Basic experience with data visualization tools (Google Data Studio, Tableau, PowerBI) is helpful but not required. Knowledge of SQL, Python, or GIS is a bonus but not necessary.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to new challenges.

Why Join Us?

• Gain real-world experience in political data analytics.
• Work with top Democratic strategists and learn from industry experts.
• Contribute to progressive campaigns and causes at a high-impact firm.
• Network with professionals in Democratic politics and campaign strategy.
• Develop technical and analytical skills that are valuable in politics, consulting, and data-driven fields.

About the Supervisor:

Your supervisor will be Torey Cahn.

Location, Modality, and Commute:

We are fully remote, with most staff located in Washington, DC, and Hartford, CT.

Since the IOP requires a hybrid modality, the IOP requires the selected student to be present in Washington, DC, for at least half of the duration of the internship, participating in IOP programming. The student has the flexibility to stay in Washington, DC, or relocate to other places after this requirement is fulfilled, preferably to cities with Mission Control Inc. staff presence.

Mission Control Inc. is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination in employment based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Start and End Date:

Summer internships will take place between June 2 and September 26, 2025, with specific dates to be determined by the employer partner and intern during the interview process.