Join the Institute for Youth in Policy

Get Involved

As the US's leading youth-led nonpartisan organization focused on this unique combined mission of political youth exposure, YIP seeks to give everyone -- no matter their party, ideology, or background -- a chance to form their political beliefs, get involved, and understand the logic behind respective policy. We're hosting special programming, creating a nationwide network of local chapters, and fostering nonpartisan discussions daily.

Attend an Event

We additionally hold numerous National Events a month. We have featured renowned guests such as Dr. Jorgensen, Dr. Atlas, and Professor Hanushek. Check our Instagram to come to Forums to ask your questions, watch our weekly Podcast being filmed, or engage in policy banking!

Start a Chapter

Chapters are the building blocks of YIP. They are the best way for you, and us to influence partisanship on a local level. While many teens feel that they do not have the power to start something of their own, everyone is given the resources to not only start something but also make real change.

Join Programming

We have had hundreds of students successfully go through programming, internship, and fellowships -- anyone is encouraged to sign up. Wether you take on a technical or fellowship position, proper policy discourse, education, and research will be revitalized through YIP's many programs.

Be part of our movement

Open Internships

Programming

Curriculum Intern

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

The Academy Branch serves to create detailed, comprehensive presentations to be given at YIP Chapter meetings across the country. These presentations focus on a wide variety of policy-related issues, pertaining to both historical and current world events. The branch essentially serves as a content creation team for YIP’s Chapters Department, aiming to educate as many young high school and college students as possible in the ways of economics, social justice, and similar subjects.

Publishing

Policy Analyst

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

As a member of the Policy Publishing team, you would be tasked with researching and summarizing hot-button issues relating to the economy, designing policies to improve our nation’s economy, and determining the economic feasibility of other teams’ proposals. Anyone with an interest in general policy and improving Youth’s educations regarding our nation’s political policy is encouraged to apply.

Editor

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

Seeking excellent writers and editors to staff a publishing program with built-in national reach. We examine policy, politics, and theory with genuine curiosity and excel in a collaborative environment. Accordingly, all writing submissions are assigned ID numbers that maintain author anonymity throughout the entire review cycle. Editors selected may be onboarded as Managing, Copy, or Associate Editors.

Associate Editor

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

The candidate should be a skilled writer and researcher, with an eye for detail and an understanding of the special requirements of web writing. The goal is to produce creative web content to appeal to our audience.

MARKETING

Graphic Design Manager

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with strong backgrounds in graphic design and animation.

Marketing and Social Media Intern

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

YIP is working on creating a social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin. We are seeking interns who can help with content creation and rollout strategy.

Outreach Intern

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

We are seeking motivated individuals with strong background in writing, outreach, and communication. As an outreach intern, there will be two projects that you will be able to choose from.

Outreach Manager

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and writing skills. Previous experience in managerial positions is preferred. The Outreach Manager will oversee and manage all of the company’s outreach. This includes overseeing partnership outreaches and podcast outreaches.

Public Relations Intern

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

The PR/Media Strategy Intern helps plan and execute news marketing campaigns to drive growth across online and offline marketing channels for the YIP social channels.

Graphic Design Intern

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with strong backgrounds in graphic design and animation.

Finance

Finance Intern

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

Finance Interns work to ensure that the YIP's financial documentation is up to date and properly filed. Your primary goal will be to ensure that the YIP's revenue stream is stable and increasing to better support our organization and its financial needs.

Fundraising Intern

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

The Fundraising Intern will have a variety of tasks for YIP, but will primarily work with other interns to compose fundraising proposals, will gain experience in result analysis, and will also be responsible for interacting with donors.

VERBUM

Video Editor - Manager

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

This is an incredible opportunity for your work to be put into live practice, everything you do will be directly applied to the Institute and you will be directly involved with the day to day operations of the Podcast and YouTube which has had big-time politicians on such as Jo Jorgensen, Howie Hawkins, and Stephen Fry.

Podcast Co-Producer

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

As a podcast producer, you'll be expected to record weekly episodes about various political topics as they become relevant. Maintaining a charismatic and quality personality is key to continuing the growth of the series. The ideal candidate would have a good internet connection, quality microphone, and strong political opinions/speaking voice. In addition, the producer is responsible for setting up the recordings/meeting times, editing the episodes, and launching it to various platforms.

Human resources

Human Resources Intern

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

The Human Resources Intern assists with the interviewing process, employee onboarding and offboarding, maintaining accurate records, and overseeing policies related to employee conduct.

Networks

Thanks for your interest, but there aren't any internships open for this department right now. Check back later, or use the "General Apply" form at the bottom of this page!

Legal

Thanks for your interest, but there aren't any internships open for this department right now. Check back later, or use the "General Apply" form at the bottom of this page!

Technology

App Development Intern

Virtual Internship (Ongoing)

As a App Development intern, you will work with primarily frontend technologies in building a mobile app to be released in the coming summer. We are looking for passionate interns that not only bring to the table technical skills, but strong communicative, interpersonal, and leadership abilities. This is an excellent opportunity to get hands-on experience with a variety of modern web frameworks while also working for a dedicated organization.