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The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) was established to represent African American mayors and their constituents across the United States. We are a premier organization representing black elected officials, and we focus on empowering our mayors in their communities and elevating their voice on a national stage. We strengthen the executive abilities of our member mayors, and we advocate for public policy positions that benefit our constituents. Throughout the year, AAMA hosts an Annual Conference and other activities bringing together our member mayors, White House officials, Cabinet Secretaries, business leaders, educators, and other dignitaries and thought leaders.
Available Openings
2026 Policy Internship Program
Application Link: https://us.openforms.com/Form/6bb6853f-19bf-445b-beda-04ca088e3781
The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) is excited to announce our 2026 Policy Internship Program — a paid opportunity designed for passionate undergraduate students with an interest in policy, civic engagement, or local government.
Running from January to May 2026, this immersive experience takes place in Washington, D.C., where interns will gain firsthand insight into how policies are developed, advanced, and implemented to strengthen communities across the country. Interns will engage in hands-on research, policy analysis, and advocacy training, focusing on key issues that impact cities — from housing and infrastructure to public safety, climate resilience, and civic engagement.
Beyond policy work, interns will have unique opportunities to connect directly with AAMA mayors, national partners, and policy leaders through professional development workshops and networking sessions designed to build lasting career skills and relationships.
The program operates on a hybrid schedule, blending both in-person and virtual work. Interns are required to be based in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding areas and report to the AAMA office for designated in-person days each week.
If you’re ready to make an impact and learn how local leadership drives national change, we encourage you to apply!
2.75 Cumulative GPA Required to Apply
Applications will open on Wednesday, October 7, 2025
The final application deadline for the 2026 Policy Internship Program is Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST.
Please direct all questions to the Director of Policy and Strategy, Landon Bailey, at Landon@ourmayors.org or via phone at 202-670-2018.
AAMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.