Internship Opportunity at the Ronald Reagan Institute

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute

The Ronald Reagan Institute (RRI), the Washington, DC office of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, promotes our 40th President’s ideals, vision, and leadership example through substantive, issue-driven forums, academic and young professional programming, and scholarly work. RRI builds on the legacy and ideas of President Reagan through our three policy centers: the Center for Civics, Education, and Opportunity, the Center for Peace Through Strength, and the Center for Freedom and Democracy. Each of these centers ensure President Reagan’s legacy is advanced in our nation’s capital. 

Washington, DC; In-Person

INTERNSHIP TERM: August-December

Job Description

The Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington, DC is seeking an intern for the fall 2025 months who can support diverse projects within various program areas. Interns will have the opportunity to work with a small team in a dynamic professional setting while earning college credit as determined by the intern’s university. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong time management skills, and a proactive, can-do attitude. Interns are expected to be agile in their working styles and capable of executing complex projects with efficiency and precision. 

We are currently seeking interns to support work in the following capacities/projects:

• Support for the following Reagan Institute centers: Center for Peace Through Strength, Center for Freedom and Democracy, and the Center for Civics, Education, and Opportunity

• Support the Reagan Institute’s Visitor Services program and reception needs

• Administrative and research support for the Reagan National Defense Forum

• Support for the Center on Civility and Democracy as needed

• Provide research and administrative assistance for the Reaganism podcast and Rendezvous with History podcast

• Refine and organize program-related data with a keen eye for accuracy

• Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks and other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Desired skills for RRI Interns include:

• Understanding of basic research skills

  • -Both personnel and policy

• Data organization and analysis

  • -Including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Airtables

•  Ability to draft professional memorandums and communications

• Collaborative spirit and team-minded orientation

Requirements:

Applicants must:

• Be 18 years of age or older and provide evidence of full-time enrollment at a local university

• Have experience working in a professional office environment

• Exemplify adaptability and proactive mindset

• Independently initiate and complete tasks with minimal supervision

• Uphold a professional appearance and communication style, both in written and verbal correspondence

Interns will be expected to work approximately 20-30 hours/week and will be paid $17.95/hour. For more information visit ronaldreaganinstitute.org, and to apply to the Washington, DC RRI internship, please email a resume and cover letter to Maggie McKinney (mmckinney@reaganfoundation.org) with the subject line “Fall Internship Application_First name Last name”.