About the Position: The Maryland Democratic Party is seeking a Programs Intern to support the day-to-day functions of the Programs/Party Affairs team during the Fall 2026 internship program. This role will provide hands-on experience in statewide event coordination, community organizing logistics, and Election Day/GOTV support ahead of the 2026 General Election.
The Programs Intern will play a key role in supporting the Party’s programming, event logistics, and community organizing — including Take Back Tour stops and candidate forums — through the final stretch of the 2026 General Election, including GOTV Weekend and Election Day.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide on-site event support at Take Back Tour stops and candidate forums across Maryland
Support logistics and communication between the Annapolis HQ and event sites
Assist with volunteer coordination and volunteer recruitment
Support event promotion via tabling, social media and direct voter contact
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or a recent graduate
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to events across Maryland — this role involves more statewide travel than other Fall intern positions
Comfortable working some evenings and weekends around event schedules, in addition to the mandatory Tuesday in-office day
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Positive attitude and willingness to take initiative
Fluent in an additional language, comfortable working with diverse groups, developed understanding of cross cultural relations