Summer 2026 Volunteer Fellowship Program (Remote)

1 hour, 59 minutes ago
Internship
Entry Level
Quality Assurance and Testing
Ballotpedia

Ballotpedia

Ballotpedia is the online encyclopedia of American politics, providing accurate and unbiased information on local, state, and federal levels to connect people to politics and promote political education.

Internet Software & Services
51-250
Founded 2006

Description

  • Conduct in-depth research on local candidates appearing on the 2026 midterm election ballot.
  • Build more complete local candidate profiles using Ballotpedia’s research standards.
  • Gather key candidate information such as endorsements, campaign themes, contact details, social media profiles, and campaign websites.
  • Verify and validate candidate information entered by other volunteers.
  • Review spreadsheets and check candidate data for accuracy and freshness.
  • Support Ballotpedia’s broader effort to expand fact-based political information for voters.

Requirements

  • Interest in politics and Ballotpedia’s mission to provide unbiased, factual information to voters.
  • Ability to work as a self-starter in an independent, remote environment.
  • Curiosity about data and willingness to learn, even without prior data science experience.
  • Strong research interest and enjoyment of discovering new information.
  • Commitment to the belief that every voter deserves reliable information at all levels of government.
  • Availability to contribute 5-10 hours per week from May 26, 2026 through July 24, 2026.
  • Ability to work on a flexible, independent schedule.
  • Access to a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection.
  • Ability to provide documentation for community service hours, course credit, or other verification upon request.
  • Applicants should submit an application, resume, and cover letter.
  • This is an unpaid, volunteer position.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and capacity is limited.

Benefits

  • Flexible, independent schedule that can accommodate school, extracurricular activities, or other commitments.
  • Documentation available for community service hours, course credit, or other verification upon request.
  • Opportunity to gain experience researching American politics and elections.
  • Chance to contribute to a trusted, nonpartisan public information resource.
  • Remote participation from any location with a computer and internet connection.

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