The Sunlight Foundation is a non-partisan, organization in Washington, D.C. It is on the cutting edge of using the power of the Internet to enable citizens to learn more about what their elected representatives in Congress are doing, thus helping reduce corruption and ensure greater transparency and accountability.
The intern will work with the staff in creating a database of fundraisers for members of Congress. Responsibilities include data entry and processing. There will also be some opportunities to write posts for the site. Applicants must have basic computer skills and should be able to work unsupervised. Attention to detail is a must.
This summer internship is 25-30 hours/week, and fall internships are 10-15 at $8.55 per hour for undergrads and $12 per hour for graduate students. It's Ideal for students majoring in journalism, political science or other students interested in politics and government.