Airbnb Public Policy Intern Central 

United States 

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The difference you will make:

In this internship, you will have the chance to contribute to a variety of exciting projects. One such project includes collaborating with the Policy team on their media strategy, where you will create compelling creative content, such as copy for policy campaigns on our social media platforms. This work will allow you to showcase your creativity and communication skills while directly contributing to our public narrative.

Please note the exact internship project is subject to change - these are examples of the type of projects you can expect to work on.

A typical day:

You’ll get first-hand experience on the work the Public Policy team at Airbnb achieves and can expect to:

• Own and complete a capstone project from beginning to end
• Collaborate with multiple team members to achieve project milestones
• Communicate with stakeholders across different teams to provide project updates
• Seek and provide feedback throughout the internship
• Actively participate in and contribute to the Public Policy team and broader Airbnb community

Your expertise:

graduating between December 2025 - June 2026with the following skills and background:

• Undergraduate major or graduate program in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Urban Studies, or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented and organized
• Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines
• Strong research skills for effective information comprehension and synthesis
• Demonstrate strategic thinking to contribute innovative ideas and solutions
• Familiarity with Tableau and Superset for data visualization is preferred but not required
• Passion for the Airbnb mission; experience with the platform is a plus!
• Work authorization for employment in the United States is required (CPT/OPT is accepted) - visa sponsorship is unavailable

Nice to haves:

• Previous experience in public relations, political analysis, or government relations
• Familiarity with Tableau and Superset for data visualization

How to apply:

In addition to your resume, please submit a Cover Letter that answers the following questions:

• Which Airbnb Core Value most resonates with you and why?
• What do you hope to gain from this internship and how does it align with your immediate and/or long term career goals?
• Select one of the experiences/projects listed on your resume and expand on how it makes you a strong candidate for the Policy internship.

Friday, January 17th at 11:59 pm PST

Offices: United States