Politics is bigger than just campaigns or politicians; it is how we as a society figure out how we’re going to work together. Politics is a non-profit mobilizing its members to support a cause; it is employees receiving an email from their CEO explaining the impact the company is having on an industry; it is informed citizens knowing everything their representatives are saying and not saying. Politics is the laws, norms, and rule-making system that impacts everyone’s lives every day.

At Quorum, we believe that change is best achieved when all parties have access to the information, technology, and relationships they need to make a difference. The Change Politics Internship is a 12-week, paid summer internship program aimed at helping students from underrepresented groups gain exposure to politics and the technology sector. Our interns will work within one of our five departments—business development, customer success, marketing and communications, software development, or operations. Each intern will be asked to lead an intern project. This internship program is demanding, full time, and requires an interest in technology and/or public affairs

The program is open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as a member of a group that is historically underrepresented in the technology sector, including but not limited to women/trans*/non-binary individuals, veterans, ethnic or religious minorities, first generation college students, members of the LGBTQ community, and/or individuals with disabilities.

Consistently named one of the top D.C. start-ups to watch since 2016, Quorum is software built for public affairs. Thousands of public affairs professionals use Quorum for their work in Congress, all 50 state legislatures, major U.S. cities, and the European Union. Quorum is 100% bootstrapped—meaning we have never raised venture capital funding—and works with organizations like Coca-Cola, the United Nations Foundation, Sierra Club, General Motors, and Lyft.

At Quorum, we move quickly. We immerse interns in our culture and operational efforts from Day One and provide an experience that truly has an impact and importance. Moreover, we have social events for the 2022 intern cohort, like museum tours and volunteering, and diverse development opportunities to learn more about business departments and Quorum as a company.

About You

You’re a highly-motivated self-starter who wants to make valuable contributions to your team from Day One You’re an engaged learner—you want to expand your skills, get your hands dirty, and find solutions to challenging problems that may require tradeoffs You're excited to pitch in wherever needed, from building help resources for clients to researching best practices for SaaS financial metrics You have a keen ability to build substantial, collaborative relationships with prospective clients and members of the Quorum team You’re an attentive listener with boundless curiosity that either has experience using what you hear to develop and execute on concise action plans or the drive to quickly learn this skill You want to work in a fast-paced environment where you can form real friendships with other professionals and where you have a strong sense of belonging at a growing startup You're able to work as an intern full-time for at least three months

Our Work Environment

We work in a vibrant, sunlit space in our modern, open concept office Our office building is located in the heart of downtown DC, easily accessible by metro, bus, and rideshares. It is also in close proximity to great restaurants, food trucks, shopping, and popular happy hour spots Our team loves to spend time doing fun things outside of the office, which we call Quorum Fun events. Past Quorum Fun events have included apple picking, yoga, and wine tasting

Application Cycles

Start Date: We're looking for summer interns to start June 2022 and end August 2022 Application Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Do you want to learn what it's like to have a real impact at a fast-growing company that is changing the way the advocacy process works? If so, drop us a line. We'd love to talk to you!

Along with your resume, please submit a one-page cover letter addressing the following:

Why are you interested in pursuing an internship at a technology start-up? How will you benefit from participating in Quorum’s Change Politics Internship Program?

Positions are limited and applications are considered on a rolling basis. It is to your advantage to apply as early as possible.

Do you want to learn what it's like to have a real impact at a fast-growing company that is changing the way the advocacy process works? If so, drop us a line. We'd love to talk to you!

Compensation Structure
Base Salary: $2,400.00 per month for Business Development, Customer Success, Marketing and Communications, and Operations interns