Next steps for Political Science graduate?

Hope my topic isn't too broad.

I'm a little lost concerning which direction to head as a recent political science graduate. I do understand that my best bet includes graduate school, and I see that as an option, but only in the future/long run.

Does anyone have any tips and advice for what I should start doing now in terms of experience? So much of what internships offer don't include a salary. I'm not against volunteering, but I'm wondering if there may be other payed options which I haven't yet discovered. Policy research is great, including journalistic opportunities, but you'll find little without the "Senior" suffix, as you may already know. Just hoping to get some direction from a political science graduate or two.

Thanks in advance.