Intern at People Powered (for Pay!)

Our people-powered organization is growing! We’re hiring two paid interns with experience in multimedia communications, data management, and analytics to help us build participatory democracy around the world. The start date is in January 2022, the location is remote and we welcome applications from candidates anywhere in the world (although there is also the option to work from our New York City office). Please share the ads below with good candidates who you know! The deadline to apply is November 8.

Communications Intern

The communications intern will help research, develop, and share digital content that expands global support for participatory democracy. The internship is ideal for rising stars in communications and multimedia production who are adept at conceptualizing and creating shareable content in different formats (video, graphics, etc.) and are eager to gain global experience, further develop their skills, and contribute to movements for democracy.

Data & Analytics Intern

The Data & Analytics Intern will help organize data and resources related to participatory democracy, and identify ways that they can be used to improve our programs. The position is ideal for people with strong organizational, data, and technology skills who are eager to gain global experience, further develop their skills, and contribute to movements for democracy.

About People Powered

People Powered is a global hub for participatory democracy. Our mission is to expand people’s power to make government decisions, by supporting organizations and governments that are building participatory democracy around the world. We’re like a global union for participatory democracy workers.


People Powered is an equal opportunity employer, strongly committed to building a team that represents the diversity of communities that we support. We especially encourage applications from women and gender non-conforming individuals; people from ethnic, national, or racial minorities; LGBTQIA+ individuals; disabled people; and people from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until the positions are filled.