Commonwealth Foundation - Internships

The Commonwealth Foundation accepts applications for part-time and full-time interns year around for three sessions. We accept both students and graduates.

The deadlines for receiving applications are by close of business on the following dates: 

• Spring session: November 1*
• Summer session: March 1
• Fall session: June 1*

*We accept applications for Spring and Fall sessions until quality candidates are chosen.

Ideal candidates will have an interest in public policy; be articulate, well-organized, familiar with state politics and policy; understand basic research methods; be an excellent writer; and eager to advance the cause of personal and economic liberty. Candidates should also be capable of creating and clearly articulating the stories of liberty that convince Pennsylvanians of the merits of free-market policies.

Those with public policy, political science, economics, history, communications, journalism and pre-law backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should embrace the core principles of a free society, share the values of the Foundation, and be capable of excelling in an intellectually stimulating and fast-paced work environment.

Pennsylvania is writing a new chapter in America’s story.

The Commonwealth Foundation's vision is that Pennsylvania once again writes a new chapter in America's story by ensuring all people have equal opportunity to pursue their dreams and earn success.

Our mission: The Commonwealth Foundation transforms free-market ideas into public policies so all Pennsylvanians can flourish.

America’s story began in Pennsylvania—but our state has fallen behind. People are leaving for better schools, jobs, and overall quality of life.

What went wrong? For decades, politicians in both parties forgot that the greatest antidote to poverty and injustice is economic freedom and enacted policies that kept Pennsylvanians from flourishing.

Thankfully, change has begun! Over the last few years, policymakers have passed major reforms that embrace personal responsibility, fairness, and free enterprise. Once again, Pennsylvania is writing a new chapter in America’s story.

Change like this does not happen on its own. The Commonwealth Foundation is the catalyst turning Pennsylvania into a state of opportunity. We transform the ideas of economic freedom into policy solutions that become law, empowering all Pennsylvanians to pursue their dreams and earn success. 

We engage and educate job creators, entrepreneurs, influencers, and lawmakers about practical solutions that will allow all Pennsylvanians to flourish. And our world-class, state-focused policy analysis and communication shape the debate and change minds.