Democracy Alliance
Conference Fellow
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Pay
- $25/hour
- Time commitment
- Shifts across November 16–19
- Dates
- Nov 16 – 19, 2026
About the role
The Democracy Alliance is seeking driven and dependable individuals to staff its Fall Conference in Washington, D.C., November 16–19. Conference staff will play a critical role in ensuring a welcoming, comfortable experience for guests, and will have the chance to learn from some of the sharpest minds in the progressive ecosystem.
Staff will be assigned duties such as:
- Check-in and reception
- Badge scanning
- Shepherding movement of individuals from room to room throughout the event space
- Staffing individual sessions, including mic-running, timekeeping, and note-taking
- Other duties as assigned
Shifts begin around noon on Monday, November 16, with lunch and an in-person orientation for all staff. Tuesday and Wednesday are full days with multiple shifts, and a few staff will support morning programming on Thursday.
Who should apply:
- Current students or recent college grads (must be 18+)
- Individuals with experience staffing or volunteering for at least two prior events or conferences
- Individuals able to stand for extended periods of time
- Individuals able to lift at least 20 lbs
- Proficient in English and able to speak with and guide guests in English
Staff should be local to the Washington, D.C. area; travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
About Democracy Alliance
Founded in 2005, Democracy Alliance serves as the country’s preeminent network of individual political philanthropists, labor unions, and foundations coming together to support catalytic initiatives that win elections, advance progressive policy reforms, and build power across our states. Together, we’re working not only to save our democracy, but to build it into the just, multiracial, feminist democracy we deserve. The DA’s new 10-year strategic vision is committed to racial, gender, economic, and climate justice, and reaffirms the DA’s critical role as a convener, resource aggregator, and community builder.
About the Progressive Pipeline Fellowship
The Progressive Pipeline Fellowship offers an enriching experience for current college students, recent graduates, and young professionals who are passionate about making a tangible impact in the social impact sphere through a blend of virtual workshops, mentorship, and hands-on internships with leading organizations in the social impact sector.
We'll place you.
We place our Fellows in paid internships and full-time jobs with our hiring partners—social impact groups that share our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. We've worked with over 80 organizations including the Working Families Party, Mi Familia Vota, the Analyst Institute, and the SEIU. Through our screening and matching process, we'll aim to find you a placement aligned with your background, interests, and experiences.
We'll pair you with a mentor.
Through this mentorship, you'll have the opportunity to talk through challenges and opportunities at work, role-play potentially challenging conversations, and bounce ideas around with someone who's been in your shoes. Many Fellows highlight this relationship as the most helpful part of their experience!
We'll pay you.
We're committed to making the program financially accessible to all our fellows. Our host organizations pay their Impact Fellows at least $15/hour for part-time and full-time positions. Once you're matched to a potential placement, we'll share a specific hourly rate and weekly commitment.
We'll broaden your network.
By participating in the program, you'll build relationships with the other fellows in your cohort, your coach, host organization staff, Progressive Pipeline staff, and best of all, you'll join our community of more than 400 Fellowship alumni. You'll leave with a network of friends and mentors, and we'll help you leverage your connections to move forward in your career.
We'll train you.
You'll participate in a sequence of career-readiness trainings designed to equip you with the tools you need to succeed in the fellowship and beyond. We'll share best practices for managing up, asking for feedback, building workplace relationships, networking, and navigating questions of purpose and belonging at work.
We'll help launch your career.
After your Fellowship, we'll stick with our Fellows long-term with career support and connections to future employers. We'll source job applications for you, edit your resume and cover letters, help prepare you for interviews, and work with you to negotiate job offers—whatever it takes to support you in launching a lasting career in the social impact ecosystem.