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Airbnb · 1 day ago

Policy Intern, Global Policy

Airbnb is a global leader in short-term rentals, and they are seeking a Policy Intern to join their Global Policy Development team for the 2026 Summer Intern Program. The intern will contribute to various projects, collaborate with team members, and help enhance Airbnb's positioning as a thought leader in the short-term rental and travel sectors.

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Comp. & Benefits
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Public PolicyResearch SkillsStrategic ThinkingData VisualizationPassion for AirbnbCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

This opportunity is for first-year Master students (preferred) and third-year Bachelor students graduating between December 2026 - June 2027 with 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
Work authorization for employment in the United States is required (CPT/OPT is accepted) - visa sponsorship is unavailable

Preferred

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

Benefits

Employee Travel Credits

Company

Airbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book accommodations through mobile phones or the Internet.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.44B
Key Investors
Silver Lake,Sixth StreetVERSO CapitalCapitalG,TCV
2020-12-10IPO
2020-04-14Debt Financing· $1B
2020-04-06Private Equity· $1B

Leadership Team

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Brian Chesky
Co-founder & CEO
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Nathan Blecharczyk
Co-founder / Chief Strategy Officer
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