Internship, Spring 2026

We are pleased to offer an outstanding and substantive internship program for the nation’s best and brightest young leaders.

At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, you will obtain a hands-on, meaningful work experience designed to meet your academic and career goals. Our internships offer opportunities in research, writing, database management, policy, communications, and event preparation.

During the internship, you will network with colleagues and senior executives while participating in educational and professional activities designed to enhance your experience.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Chamber Internship Program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn at the world’s largest business organization. In addition to directly supporting a team in the organization, interns have an opportunity to participate in a variety of programming that will help build professional skills and networks.

Responsibilities for interns typically include research, drafting memos, and event planning and coordination. Specific responsibilities vary by department and semester.
The Chamber also offers robust programming each semester to support professional development and networking for interns. These opportunities include company-wide meetings and social events, intern-exclusive discussions with senior executives such as the CEO, the Chief Policy Officer, and the President of the Foundation, as well as a resume review and interview preparation workshop.

The internship is expected to run from late January through early April 2026, with exact start and end dates to be confirmed. This is a part-time role, and interns can anticipate working up to 20 hours per week.

Interns work a hybrid schedule and are expected to be in the office at least two days a week at our U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. Fully remote applicants will not be considered.

This is a paid internship, and students may also receive academic credit if they meet the criteria set by their school. The hourly rate for this position is between $18.00 and $20.00 per hour. The rate depends on the candidate's education level. This internship is open to current college or graduate students, as well as individuals who have graduated within the past six months.

DEPARTMENT MATCHING

The Chamber offers internships across several different departments that cover multiple career fields. After you submit your resume, our Talent Acquisition team will review it. If your skills match what we are looking for, the relevant department will reach out for an interview.

Please review the departments below closely. In the application, please indicate your top two department preferences.

• International

The International Division leads the business community’s efforts to shape global policy.

These regions host interns:
Middle East, Central Asia, & Turkiye
Americas
Europe
Asia
South Asia

• Strategic Advocacy

The Strategic Advocacy Division is responsible for managing the Chamber’s policy priorities and creating data-driven resources to bolster policy initiatives. Strategic Advocacy interns will contribute to our workforce data centers, engage with ongoing policy priority projects, and support additional assignments.

• Communications

The Communications Division positions and promotes the Chamber, and its policy priorities, agenda, and brand to our various constituencies. We have multiple internships within our Communications teams, with tasks related to social media, internal communications, and drafting and editing press releases.

• Member Relations and Corporate Research

The Member Relations team serves as a bridge between the organization and its members, both current and prospective, leading member engagement and growth across all Chamber programs.

• Executive Office

The Executive Office is Command Central for the U.S. Chamber’s activities, and the team strategically supports the CEO, other top executives, and the board of directors.

• Federation Relations and Coalition Partnerships

The Federation Relations and Coalition Partnerships division manages relationships with state and local chambers of commerce, trade associations, and small businesses and has a membership presence in every state across the country.

• Economic Policy

The Economic and Tax Policy Division focuses its work on advancing policies that create jobs and foster economic growth. Our division is committed to pro-growth tax policies that preserve America's global competitiveness and is opposed to tax increases that reduce businesses' ability to grow, invest, and create jobs.

• Events

The Chamber is the nation’s premiere voice for business, and its Events team amplifies this voice to reach key stakeholders in Washington, D.C., across the country, and around the world. Live convenings range from intimate salon dinners to multiday executive retreats to industry thought leadership tentpole events. Throughout the year, we execute 2,500+ meetings and events gathering 65K+ business and policy leaders.

• Global Energy Institute

The purpose of the U.S. Chamber's Global Energy Institute is to unify energy stakeholders and policymakers behind a common strategy to ensure that America's supply of fuel and power is adequate, stable, and affordable, while protecting national security, and improving the environment.

• Cyber, Space, & National Security Policy

The National Security Policy division advocates on behalf of the Chamber’s members who have a direct stake in cybersecurity, defense, space, and supply chain security policy.

• Center for Global Regulatory Cooperation

We promote the use of government-to-government regulatory cooperation initiatives and the implementation of Good Regulatory Practices (GRPs) between foreign governments.

• Strategic Alliances & Outreach

Strategic Alliances and Outreach develops and implements programs and initiatives to help the Chamber create new business relationships and partnerships across diverse audiences.

• Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC)

The Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness’ (CCMC) mission is to advance America’s global leadership in capital formation by supporting diverse capital markets that are the most fair, transparent, efficient, and innovative in the world.

• Human Resources

The Human Resources (HR) team develops and implements programs and policies that attract, retain, and support the Chamber’s talented workforce. Interns will gain hands-on experience in various areas of HR, with a particular focus on talent acquisition—supporting recruitment efforts, assisting with candidate outreach, and contributing to onboarding processes.

• Government Affairs

The Government Affairs division is the Chamber’s lobbying team headquartered in Washington with regional offices across the country. We champion the Chamber’s pro-business priorities and advocate for America’s free enterprise system on Capitol Hill.

• Employment Policy

The Employment Policy division regularly interacts with Congressional staff, numerous Federal agencies and many national coalitions (some of which are chaired by the Chamber) to help define and shape national labor, immigration and employee benefit policy.

• International Member Relations

The International Member Relations team serves as a key connector between the Chamber and its global membership network. This team engages with international businesses, American Chambers of Commerce abroad, and country-specific business councils to strengthen commercial ties and promote U.S. business interests worldwide.

• Political Affairs & Issue Advocacy

The Political Affairs and Issue Advocacy division leads the Chamber's political program and external advocacy campaigns to support pro-business priorities.

• Global Initiative on Health and the Economy

The Global Initiative on Health and the Economy (GIHE) champions public health, trade, and regulatory policies that enable companies in the healthcare sector to deliver solutions that benefit people around the world. We spotlight the unique value of the private sector and advocate for investment in public health as a means to directly drive economic resiliency and growth.

Applications are accepted until Friday, October 31. Interviews will be conducted in November & December.

This internship requires U.S. work authorization and is open to candidates with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and/or Optional Practical Training (OPT).

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.