Public Policy Internship Opportunity

The Digital Chamber is seeking 3-4 highly motivated Public Policy Interns on a rolling basis to join our Policy and Government Relations team. This is an unpaid internship that offers the option to earn academic credit, with the potential for a paid internship extension based on performance and organizational needs.

Program Dates: This is a rolling internship program aligned with the Spring 2026 semester. Exact start and end dates are flexible, and extensions may be offered at TDC’s discretion.

Schedule: Part-time (15-20 hours per week), Hybrid

Location: Washington, D.C. Area / Remote

About The Digital Chamber

The Digital Chamber is the world's first and largest trade association representing the blockchain industry in Washington, D.C. Since our founding in 2014, we have championed the acceptance and adoption of digital assets and blockchain-based technologies through targeted education, advocacy, and collaborative engagement with policymakers, regulatory agencies, and industry stakeholders.

Our mission is to cultivate a pro-growth legal and regulatory environment that fosters innovation, job creation, and investment. With expertise spanning the full spectrum of legal and policy matters affecting the blockchain ecosystem, we develop strategic solutions that drive the industry forward.

Learn more at www.digitalchamber.org

Internship Responsibilities

Interns will gain hands-on experience in public policy and government relations, including:

Monitoring and analyzing pending legislation and public policy initiatives
Supporting policy associates and directors through research, development of policy fact sheets, and federal legislation tracking
Attending congressional hearings, meetings, briefings, and training sessions (via webinar, telephone, or in-person) to deepen understanding of regulatory actions, laws, and judicial decisions
Contributing to policy analysis, writing, and editing reports and materials on diverse topics
Providing administrative support as needed

Interns will support one or more of the following policy focus areas. In your cover letter, please identify one to two areas of interest and describe any relevant experience you may have:

National Security and Illicit Finance
Decentralization and DeFi
Consumer-Facing Blockchain Products (e.g., NFTs)
Energy and Data Center Policy
Stocks, derivatives, and financial products
Stablecoins
Tax and Accounting
Tokenization
Artificial Intelligence

Qualifications

Required:

Current undergraduate junior, senior, or graduate/J.D. student
Available to work part-time (approximately 15-20 hours per week)
Demonstrated interest in or experience with web3, digital assets, and blockchain technology

Preferred:

Prior internship experience in government relations, financial services policy, or digital assets
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
If based in the Washington, D.C. area, applicants should be able to work 1–2 days per week in our downtown office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, writing-intensive environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to abe@digitalchamber.org. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis:

Resume (including current cumulative GPA)
College transcript
Cover letter

This is an unpaid internship eligible for academic credit.

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