[2025 Summer Internships] WWC/C&I

Organization: Results for America
Role: 2025 Summer Intern - WWC/C&I
Location: Remote

Organization Overview

Results for America (RFA) is the leading, national nonprofit organization helping policymakers at all levels of government harness the power of evidence and data to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our mission is to make investing in what works the “new normal,” so that, one day, all government leaders use rigorous evidence and quality data to inform important policy and funding decisions. We believe that data-driven and evidence-based policy decisions should be used to increase the impact of the over $2 trillion that governments spend annually to open opportunities and advance economic mobility. 

Program Overview

RFA’s 2025 summer internship program will run for approximately 10 weeks, from Monday June 2 - Friday, August 15, 2025. Over the course of this internship, all interns will be immersed in RFA’s programmatic and policy work by supporting one of RFA's innovative teams in achieving their strategic goals. Interns will work on various projects during their time at RFA, while also enjoying a range of learning and professional development opportunities. 

Interns will work virtually and will be expected to use their own internet/computers. Interns will also be assigned RFA email addresses for the duration of the summer.

Team Overview

The Community and Implementation team at What Works Cities helps local governments strengthen their data-driven practices by providing hands-on coaching, resources, and training. The team also focuses on outreach and onboarding, working to bring new cities into the Certification Community and guiding them through the certification process. By fostering peer learning and collaboration, the team helps cities connect, share ideas, and improve their ability to use data to make a real difference for their residents.

Position Overview & Requirements

RFA offers summer internships to individuals who are at least 18 years old and who have:

• Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); 
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills; 
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, enthusiasm, professionalism, ambition, curiosity, and rigor in all that you do; 
• A commitment to Results for America’s mission and vision; 
• Respect for Results for America’s organizational values;
• Ability to combine deep strategy and analytical thinking with tactical creativity and clarity of action
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple work streams
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively as a member of the team
• Can-do, self-starter mentality

Position Responsibilities

• Annual Report Survey Support (40%)
• Outreach Team Support (25%)
• Community Forum Content Management (25%)
• Supporting additional Workstreams as Appropriate (10%)

Position Reporting Relationship

The intern will report directly to the Senior Manager, Community & Implementation, who will provide guidance, support, and oversight for their work. This includes regular weekly check-ins to align on goals, feedback on deliverables, and mentorship to ensure a meaningful and productive internship experience. The intern will also collaborate with other team members and gain exposure to the broader What Works Cities initiative.

Rate of Pay

Individuals with 1-4 years of postsecondary education or relevant work experience in government or nonprofit organizations will be paid $27/hour. 

Individuals with 5 or more years of postsecondary education or relevant work experience in government or nonprofit organizations will be paid $32/hour.

The exact work schedule will be determined in coordination with the relevant RFA program lead.

How to Apply

To apply for a 2025 summer internship opportunity with RFA, please complete and submit all information in the application link

Please note that due to a high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to all applicants. If your application and materials reflect the skills we are looking for, we will email you to schedule an interview. Candidates who apply to multiple teams will not be considered.

RFA is an equal opportunity employer that values/celebrates diversity and that follows a policy of making all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, partnership status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses or stalking, military status, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

Applicants for employment with RFA must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.