Organization: Results for America
Role: Summer 2026 Intern
Location: Remote
Organization Overview
Results for America (RFA) helps government leaders find, fund, and implement solutions that work to accelerate upward economic mobility and improve lives. We work with federal, state, and local government decision-makers to increase their use of evidence and data in budget, policy, and program decisions.
Team Overview
The Federal Team focuses on the following key activities:
- Grow the What Works Caucus — The team targets key policymakers, builds champions, and speeds implementation through the What Works Caucus and Invest in What Works Coalition, with a goal of recruiting 4 new members in 2026.
- Shift Dollars Through Policy & Legislation — The Federal Team advocates to embed evidence-based requirements into federal funding streams across workforce, education, human services, public safety, and transportation — through legislation such as the Evidence-Based Grantmaking Act and appropriations such as the Advanced Workforce Development Innovation Demonstration Project.
- Deliver Shifting Dollars Technical Assistance — The team provides 1:Many and 1:1 Shifting Dollars TA to help federal policymakers improve legislation and funding proposals to replicate solutions that work.
- Build Data and Evidence Capacity & Implementation Partnerships — The team develops analysis, tools, and policy guidance to improve federal NOFOs and embed evidence requirements in grants and budgets, while partnering with What Works Cities and Place-Based Partnerships to link certification and federal incentives to economic mobility outcomes.
- Connect Federal Resources to Local Outcomes — The team maps federal funding to evidence-based solutions via the Grant Opportunity Dashboard and Newsletters, keeps Place-Based Partners informed through the Federal Policy Updates Newsletter, and supports State and Local Sprints with fund maps to ensure federal funds advance outcomes effectively.
Intern Reporting Relationship: The Federal Practice intern will report to Kenneth Megan, Director of Federal Policy, RFA.
Internship Responsibilities - Scope of Work
Help plan and execute the Fall Federal Shifting Dollars Technical Assistance initiative
- Research topics and background materials
- Build and update attendee lists
- Draft basic materials (emails, briefs, and other collateral)
- Assist with developing meeting agendas
Support the Director, Federal Practice with research and writing tasks
- Help draft memos and background materials
- Gather information to support 1:1 Technical Assistance (TA) work
Track and organize legislation related to Technical Assistance
- Maintain and update tracking spreadsheets
- Ensure information is accurate and up to date
Support communication and coordination with Congressional offices
- Draft follow-up emails and correspondence for review
- Help manage Excel spreadsheets used for tracking and Salesforce uploads
Assist with active 1:1 Technical Assistance projects
- Provide research and administrative support across priority bills and offices
Support policy and meeting preparation
- Assist with Workforce and State Policy prep for What Works Caucus meetings
- Contribute to Congressional outreach and evidence-based policy research
Complete a capstone-style project
- Conduct and present one evidence-based, place-based policy research project
Internship requirements
RFA offers summer internships to individuals who are at least 18 years old and who have:
- Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills;
- Proficiency with GoogleSuite and Microsoft Office Suite
- Alignment with Results for America’s mission and vision; and
- Demonstrated interest in federal policy, Congress, or evidence-based policymaking, with the ability to track legislation and summarize policy developments.
- Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to draft policy content (e.g., memos, briefings, or newsletters), support development of technical assistance materials, and contribute to briefs or stakeholder communications.
Pay Rate
Individuals with 1-4 years of postsecondary education or relevant work experience in government or nonprofit organizations will be paid $27/hour. Individuals with 5 or more years of postsecondary education or relevant work experience in government or nonprofit organizations will be paid $32/hour. Precise weekly work schedules/hours will be determined in coordination with the Intern’s supervisor.
Summer Interns are not eligible for RFA benefits.
How to Apply
- To apply for this summer internship, please complete and submit all information in the application/application link.
- Summer Intern applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RFA is not able to sponsor or otherwise support employment authorization in the United States, including F-1 student visas, now or in the future, for this internship position.
