Intern Testimonials

"My internship experience at Ballotpedia was nothing short of exceptional. Working alongside a team of passionate and talented individuals, I felt like an integral part of the organization from day one. The collaborative atmosphere and the focus on personal development allowed me to learn and grow as a data engineer. I was impressed by the commitment to transparency and the meaningful impact Ballotpedia makes in promoting civic engagement. The experience not only enriched my technical skills but also instilled in me a deeper appreciation for the democratic process. I am grateful for the opportunities provided and would wholeheartedly recommend Ballotpedia as an outstanding place to work and contribute to a vital cause." - Abhishek Verma, Fall 2023 Data Engineering Intern

"Ballotpedia is an excellent place to work. You will be encouraged to grow and learn, and be given the freedom to explore new territories." - Noah Pedroso, Spring 2023 Data Engineering Intern

"Working as a tech intern at Ballotpedia is one of the highlights of my year. It's challenging, but I've been afforded the opportunity to work with some of the most professional and courteous staff members I've ever met. It's an excellent opportunity to learn about database structure and management, web design and even digital map drawing. The experience to be gained from working at Ballotpedia is invaluable for a multitude of careers ranging from IT and software development to database administration." - Eric Huang, 2019 Fall/2020 Spring/Summer 2020 Intern

Program Description

As an intern, you will go through a similar onboarding experience to full-time Ballotpedia employees. You will learn how to code the Ballotpedia website, be oriented to Ballotpedia's style guide, learn about what we do to prevent and detect bias in our resources, and much more. Following orientation, you will work closely with the Tech Team. You will meet one-on-one weekly with a member of the team to coordinate your tasks. Additionally, there will be some other specific training calls as necessary depending on which projects you work on.

In addition to your onboarding experience, and the experience you will develop working in your assigned area, you will also have the opportunity to attend topical meetings or webinars.

As a Ballotpedia Tech Team GIS Analyst intern, your primary job is to research and format shapefiles for political boundaries. Ballotpedia's sample ballot lookup app