Internships

Braver Angels (formerly Better Angels) is a 501c3 nonprofit devoted to helping America overcome political polarization. We aim to positively impact community life and American institutions, using grassroots organizing to support local volunteers. We would love to consider you for an internship at BA!

Benefits of a BA Internship

Connections

Be connected to a broad and politically diverse co-worker and volunteer network from all over the country.

Experience

Gain professional experience working at a nationally prominent nonprofit organization.

Opportunity

Have the opportunity to learn about and connect with political and civic leaders and organizations.

Mentorship

Learn from Braver Angels staff and volunteers on a range of topics through on-the-job learning.

Debate Team Internship

We are no longer accepting internship applications for Fall 2022. Stay tuned for our Summer 2023 Internship Program!

Thank you for your interest in interning with the Braver Angels Debate Team! We love working with and learning alongside students all over the country every semester, and are thrilled you’re here.

Check out the Braver Angels Debate Internship Job Description.

Location: Remote

Duration: 1 semester

Terms: Unpaid, part time (15 hr/wk); flexible scheduling

Email Chandler Skinner with any questions.

Media Team Internship

We are no longer accepting internship applications for Summer 2022. Stay tuned for our Fall Internship Program!

Thank you for your interest in interning with the Braver Angels Media Team! We love working with and learning alongside students all over the country every semester, and are thrilled you’re here.

Check out the Braver Angels Media Internship Job Description.

Location: Remote

Duration: 1 semester (Summer 2022), starting in May

Terms: Unpaid, part time (15 hr/wk); flexible scheduling

Openings available: Multiple positions

Email Mónica Guzmán with any questions.

FAQ

Can I receive academic credit for my internship at BA?

Yes! Many of our interns have received academic credit for their Braver Angels internship. Please let us know that you are interested in receiving credit during your interview.

What is the expected length of the internship?

A Braver Angels internship is expected to last through the entirety of the semester for which you are applying. For example, a spring internship would last from mid-January to mid-May. However, we are able to be flexible on a case-by-case basis.

Are any internships offered in person? Does BA provide compensation for internships?

All Braver Angels internships are unpaid, remote positions.

What is the time commitment of the internship?

We ask that you are available for a minimum of 10 hours per week and up to 20 hours per week.

Do I need to be enrolled in a university to intern?

You do not need to be enrolled in a university to be considered if you have already completed your undergraduate degree.

When can I expect to hear back?

Regardless of whether you make it to the next round of the application process, for the active Debate Team Internship, you should hear from us the last week of April. Please reach out to Chandler Skinner if you haven’t hear from us by late April.

Do you accept applications from international students?

If you are an international student, you must be eligible to work in the United States to intern with Braver Angels. If you are unsure of your status, please apply, and we can work with you to determine your eligibility.

Being a part of work that would be sustained after I left was meaningful and it was a pleasure to collaborate on with the CTO.

I would recommend Braver Angels because it's a wonderful opportunity to learn about how a grassroots nonprofit operates day to day, all while truly making a difference!

There's nothing like working on something that has the potential to change peoples' lives for the better.

The team here is so personable and genuinely caring, which made for a fantastic environment to learn and grow.