The GRAMMY Museum

Intern, Advocacy & Public Policy

Washington D.C · Intern · Internship

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Research

About the role

INTERNSHIP DETAILS FALL INTERNSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS: 7/31/2026 FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DATES: 9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026 *The Advocacy & Public Policy Intern position pays county/state minimum wage rates, based on work location.
As a membership organization, we represent the most talented music professionals in the world.
Our members include recording artists, producers, engineers, attorneys, music supervisors, composers/arrangers, managers, agents, social media and record label executives and many others.

Projects will include assisting with the Academy's grassroots advocacy initiatives, outreach to congressional offices, legislative research, database management, and administrative office support.
Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time.
The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

Students must be currently enrolled in a College/University for an Undergraduate or Graduate program.
One year of course work towards degree in related field is preferred.
Letter from school stating that intern will receive college credit for the Recording Academy internship program.
Display an interest in music and/or government and advocacy work.
Possess strong verbal, written and analytical skills.
Exhibit proficient computer skills and social media proficiency.
Be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student.

This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, recruitment, hiring, transfer, and social and recreational programs.

In 2017, the Museum integrated with its sister organization, the GRAMMY Foundation, to broaden the reach of its music education and preservation initiatives.
As a unified organization, today, the GRAMMY Museum fulfills its mission of making music a valued and indelible part of our society through exhibits, education, grants, and public programming.
A friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares was established by the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people.
A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCares offers confidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues.

The Recording Academy, its affiliates and the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone.
The Recording Academy makes intentional, courageous and principled decisions for stronger business outcomes and ensures that all creators and professionals live and work in a fair and safe environment.
It is the Recording Academy's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
The Recording Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Recording Academy.

This listing is sourced directly from The GRAMMY Museum's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.