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Policy Intern

Coinbase· Policy
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Hybrid (New York, NY)$40/hrinternPosted 2w ago

About the role

12-week summer internship on Coinbase’s Policy team focusing on how Coinbase shapes crypto policy in Washington and beyond, with opportunities for outreach, advocacy, and technical policy analysis depending on team needs.

Responsibilities

  • Support a mix of policy workstreams, from advocacy, community engagement, and stakeholder outreach to technical research, regulatory analysis, and briefing materials
  • Draft policy materials such as talking points, white papers, social media posts, presentation decks, and short and long-form articles for external audiences
  • Conduct research on legislative, regulatory, and policy developments and synthesize findings into actionable briefs for the Policy team
  • Provide operational support on key deliverables including drafting, proofreading, data compilation, and project coordination

Qualifications

  • A collaborative team player who can flex between grassroots/community-facing work and more technical, substantive research depending on team needs
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity, able to make progress on undefined or evolving problems without needing every detail spelled out
  • Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in public policy, political science, law, international relations, or a related field, with a genuine interest in US policy and government
  • Demonstrated research capability, including experience producing written analysis of legislative, regulatory, or policy topics (academic or professional)
  • A proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables with minimal supervision over a 12-week engagement
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality

Skills

Required:Policy analysisResearch and synthesisWritten communication

Benefits

  • Medical Plan, Dental and Vision Plan with generous employee contributions
  • Health Savings Account with company contributions each pay period
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Mobile/Internet Reimbursement
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Fertility Counseling and Benefits
  • Generous Time off/Leave Policy
  • The option of getting paid in digital currency
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Buy, sell, and manage cryptocurrencies.

Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. Our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessible and approachable for everyone. Two principles guide our efforts. First, be the most trusted company in our domain. Second, create user-focused products that are easier and more intuitive to use.

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