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DFL Fall internship

Minnesota DFL
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Application Deadline: June 28th, 2026 

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Program Overview

The Minnesota DFL supports and works to enact the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party and strives to sustain the foundations in our Party’s grassroots history. We believe that every American and Minnesotan, regardless of their background or other immutable traits, has a right to stable employment with fair wages, to a proper education, to raise and provide for a family, to accessible and affordable healthcare, to live in safe communities, and to retire with dignity and security.

The Minnesota DFL is currently seeking interns to help us accomplish these goals. Our positions are paid ($16.50/hr) and part-time/flexible at 20 hours per week

Start date: Flexible between mid-Aug and early Sept, 2026

End date: Dec 11th, 2026

Application Deadline: June 28th, 2026 

Departments seeking interns:

  • Finance/Development
  • Party Affairs
  • Comms/Research
  • Political Data

Successful applicants in all departments will have:

  • Excellent communication and collaborative work skills.
  • A strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
  • Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.
  • A willingness to be flexible in daily work assignments.

Internship Departments

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the different internships available at the DFL prior to applying!

Communications & Research:

The Minnesota DFL is seeking two interns to help with writing, research, content creation, and/or special projects.

Duties include assisting in writing press releases, columns, and letters to the editor; monitoring media (print, radio, and television); collecting photo or video content; and working with a team on research projects.

Qualified interns will have excellent writing and research skills, editing and communication skills, basic photo and/or video skills, basic knowledge of Microsoft software (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and organizational skills. Creative Writing/English, Political Science, Journalism, and Mass Communication students are encouraged to apply.

If applying for a communications internship, please include a non-academic writing sample or originally produced video clip(s)/short(s) in your application.

Political Data:

The Minnesota DFL is seeking an intern to help with data, analytics, reporting, data visualization and special projects.

Duties include assisting in managing the statewide voter file; working with campaigns and candidates to understand and utilize available data tools; building reporting and data visualizations; training; and working with a team on special projects.

Qualified interns will have an interest in learning how data affects campaigns, and learning data skills and tools such as Microsoft Access, SQL and Tableau. Applicants with good working knowledge of Excel encouraged to apply.

Fundraising & Development:

The Minnesota DFL is looking for 1-2 Fundraising and Development interns who will play a crucial role in assisting our finance team in the 2026 election cycle. This internship will offer hands-on experience in donor relations, fundraising events, and database management. Strong applicants will be proficient in Excel and Google Workspace, may have customer service or call center experience, and have a general knowledge of politics within Minnesota. Key responsibilities include:

  • Donor Relations: Work with the finance team to grow our grassroots donor program on all levels. 
  • Political Contribution Refund (PCR) Program: Process contribution receipts and assist donors who have questions about Minnesota’s PCR program.
  • Fundraisers: Assist Finance Team with fundraiser planning and implementation.
  • Data Management: Work with Finance Team to maintain accurate and up to date data on donors and donor outreach.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Party Affairs:

The Minnesota DFL seeks two interns to assist in the Party Affairs department. The Party Affairs Department supports the work of the local and statewide volunteer committees. Duties will include working with local party leaders as they do the work of the party, assisting in the maintenance of our volunteer database, working to develop manuals, promotional kits, convention materials, and assisting local party units in their organizing efforts.

Qualified interns will be able to work well with people, prioritize to meet deadlines, possess excellent phone and computer skills, be confident, flexible, creative, organized, and reliable.

Applying for an Internship

To apply for an internship at the Minnesota DFL,
please fill out an Application Form here.

Application Forms require the following attachments:

  • Resume: A one-page PDF resume that outlines your academic and work experience.
  • *Cover letter (Finance/Development apps only): A brief letter explaining your motivation for applying to Finance, experience with productivity tools, and any customer service or call center experience
  • *Writing Sample (Comms apps only): A sample in your preferred format or link to your non-academic writing.

For any questions regarding internship applications or openings, please contact internships@dfl.org.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Minnesota DFL is an equal-opportunity employer. The DFL Party is committed to including groups historically underrepresented due to race/ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and/or ability. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply.

Voluntary Self-Identification Information (OPTIONAL)
Consistent with the DFL Party’s commitment to including groups historically under-represented in the DFL Party’s affairs, by virtue of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or disability, we encourage members of underrepresented groups to seek jobs within the DFL Party. To help in this effort, we ask applicants to complete a separate self-identification form (web link provided at the end of the application). Completion of this information is voluntary and is not a requirement of employment. This information will not affect the decision regarding your application for employment. This information will be kept confidential.