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Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights Fellowship

GW Dems — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 01:03:32 +0000

The Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights is looking for Advocacy/Voter Registration fall fellows. The fellows will learn about advocacy at both the federal and state level, fellows will be given an opportunity to learn how to run an effective grass roots to advocacy campaign, and design their own advocacy strategy. Fellows will be give the opportunity to meet with Congressional staff and advocate for immigrant rights on behalf of VACIR. The fellowship will also include the opportunity to take a tour of the capital building with Congressional staff, and learn about advocacy from the perspective of the Congressional staffer. There will also be the possibility of meeting with White House appointee staff.

As it is an election year in Virginia, they will also be requiring their fellows to do voter registration on his/her campus. The goals are as follows:

Week 1
25 Completed Voter Reg

Week 2
25 Completed Voter Reg

Week 3
35 Completed Voter Reg

Week 4
35 Completed Voter Reg

Each fellow will receive a $500 stipend.

Contact [email protected] with a resume and short cover letter if you are interested

Intern with the National Women’s Political Caucus

GW Dems — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 18:50:55 +0000

The National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC) is seeking part-time interns for work at the National office in downtown Washington, DC!

NWPC has a relaxed but lively work environment. Their staff is small so they rely heavily on their interns for the day-to-day operations of our organization. Their interns are progressive thinkers who are passionate about women in politics. They welcome interns from schools all over the country who have varied interests and diverse backgrounds. The only unconditional requirement is an unwavering commitment to women’s rights!

Internship Positions

Political Planning and Action Intern

Researches campaigns and candidates
Follows a current legislative event
Researches strategies for fundraising
Gathers information on local campaigns
Writes blog posts for NWPC’s Blog when asked by the Director
Assists with other office duties as assigned by Director

Communications Intern

Assists with writing, researching, and formatting communications for press releases, bi-monthly newsletters, and the website
Gathers material for NWPC’s social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
Writes blog posts for NWPC’s Blog
Communicates with State and Local Caucuses
Maintains mailing and e-mail lists
Assists with other office duties as assigned by Director

Development Intern

Researches fundraising opportunities
Coordinates with venues to plan NWPC events
Prepares membership communications, such as renewal letters
Strategizes new ways of increasing organization membership
Assists with other office duties as assigned by Director

What We Expect

Prospective interns must demonstrate a foundation of strong writing, computer and research skills, and be able to work independently. They must be proactive and be able to take initiative. They must be Diet Coke drinkers…only kidding! College courses or strong knowledge of political science is desired.

How to Apply

Their internships are unpaid, but available for school credit if applicable. They are all part-time.

To apply, please email your resume, a cover letter, and a 2-3 page writing sample (academic is fine) with the subject “Internship Application” to [email protected].

Everytown for Gun Safety Fall Political Internship

GW Dems — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:34:37 +0000

Everytown for Gun Safety is hiring a paid Political Intern for its fall 2015 internship program. The term will begin in September and end in December.

About Everytown for Gun Safety
Everytown for Gun Safety is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with more than two million supporters including mayors, survivors, and Americans of all political stripes who are fighting for public safety measures that respect the Second Amendment and save lives. At the core of Everytown are Mayors Against Illegal Guns and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a grassroots movement of American mothers founded on the day after the Sandy Hook tragedy.

Responsibilities
-Assist in the daily operations of Everytown for Gun Safety’s Political Department
-Conduct in-depth research on the background of elected officials and declared candidates, including but not limited to: Key Votes, Statements, Endorsements, Fundraising and Spending
-Monitor municipal, statewide and federal elections across the nation
-Support the opposition research team as needed

Qualifications
-Excellent research and writing skills
-Humor, entrepreneurialism and an openness to evolving responsibilities
-Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
-Current undergraduate and/or graduate student or recent graduate

How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Political Internship.” The hiring process will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Jamie Raskin for Congress Internship

GW Dems — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 00:11:46 +0000

State Senator Jamie Raskin currently represents District 20 (Silver Spring & Takoma Park) in the Maryland State Senate, where he has served for almost 10 years. Jamie is a professor of Constitutional Law at AU’s Washington College of Law, and has a record of effective progressive leadership in the State Senate, where he serves as the Democratic Whip and has helped pass over 100 bills into law.

Jamie is running for Congress in Maryland’s 8th Congressional district now that Congressman Van Hollen has decided to vacate his seat to make a run for the U.S. Senate. Senator Raskin is running on a strong record in Maryland, and he wants to represent Maryland’s 8th in Congress to continue leadership on issues like environmental protections, a strong middle-class economy, and much-needed election reform. For more information, see the “about Jamie”, “endorsements”, and “issues” sections on the campaign website: https://jamieraskin.com/

Raskin for Congress is looking for volunteers, as well as progressive, dedicated, and motivated Young Democrats interested in interning on a Congressional campaign. They are looking for students from local colleges and high schools who are interested in getting valuable experience in both Grassroots Organizing and Campaign Finance.

To apply, see here.

Kathleen Matthews for Congress Internship

GW Dems — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 01:41:40 +0000

Kathleen Matthews for Congress (MD-08) is now accepting applications for our Fall 2015 Internship Program. Their interns get hands-on campaign experience on one of the most exciting congressional races in the country.
Interns will play an important role in their field, fundraising, political, communications, and digital outreach. They ask interns to commit at least 10 hours/ week. Their internship program is open to high school and college students as well a recent graduates.

You must have reliable transportation to their office in downtown Bethesda. They are a short walk from the Bethesda metro station.

Qualifications:

No previous campaign experience is required. Applicants must be:

-Passionate about electing Democrats
-Energetic and hardworking
-Detail-oriented and able to multi-task
-Able to thrive in a fast-paced campaign environment

To Apply:

1) Fill out this form
2) Send an email with a PDF of your resume to [email protected]

The Incite Agency Internship

GW Dems — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 23:00:23 +0000

Incite is a firm that works across the PR spectrum, from corporate to advocacy clients, but with a unique perspective based on the political communications backgrounds of their founding partners, Ben Labolt and Robert Gibbs.

The Incite Agency is looking for talented communications interns to join their Washington, D.C. office this fall to help assist their busy staff. They are looking for interns who are willing to take initiative when projects pop up at a moment’s notice. It is preferable that interns are available 2-3 full days a week.

Communications interns will be responsible for assisting with press clippings, research and writing responsibilities, as they relate to their client base. Interns should have previous communications experience and a desire to work in a fast-paced and busy work environment with clients in a wide variety of industries. Public relations and/or campaign experience preferred. Experience with Cision is a plus.

Please email a resume and short writing sample to [email protected] and indicate “Fall 2015 Internship” in the subject line. Please note that the positions are unpaid, but they are happy to fulfill any requirements for school credit.

Kathleen Murphy for State Delegate Fellowship

GW Dems — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 22:58:09 +0000

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN:

Delegate Kathleen Murphy represents the 34th district in the Virginia House of Delegates. She was elected in a special election held on January 6th. The 34th being a historically purple district, Delegate Murphy won in January by only 324 votes, and she faces the same Republican challenger this November. This race is one of the most competitive and most closely watched races in the Commonwealth this year. Re-electing Delegate Murphy will be crucial to protecting education funding, keeping our economy moving forward, and keeping our communities safe.

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP:

The Fall Organizing Fellowship is an internship program that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to run a field campaign. Organizing Fellows will work with campaign staff to expand its outreach efforts across Northern Virginia. This type of hands-on experience would look good on any resume.

This position will be based out of their downtown McLean headquarters office at 6888 Elm Street. Both full time and part time positions are available.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fellows will learn how to:

Engage new potential volunteers through phone calls and canvassing

Hold 1:1 meetings with potential volunteer organizers to discuss shared goals and strategy, develop relationships, and plan action together

Empower new voters by collecting voter registration forms

Enter, organize, and maintain data from all of their community interactions

Use social networks to help amplify their message and to talk about the work that they do

Hold House Meetings to bring supporters together in communities to strategize about what the campaign should look like in their neighborhoods

Recruit, coach, and develop local teams of individuals who are willing to work together to hold outreach events to other potential volunteers and voters

Plan and execute events with other campaign staff and volunteers within the community

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, experience meeting deadlines, and the ability to multi-task
Candidates must possess a strong work ethic
Candidates must have the ability to communicate with diverse communities and leaders
Candidates will preferably have their own vehicle or other mode of transportation
A good sense of humor and a strong interest in politics
A commitment to re-electing Delegate Kathleen Murphy

Interested applicants should submit a resume to [email protected] or call Kathy Tolentino at (571)-315-0821. Applications are due September 15th but will be considered on a rolling basis. This is an unpaid position, but they are happy to work with fellows to secure academic credit for their work.

Florida Representative Legislative Intern

GW Dems — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 19:45:25 +0000

The internship is designed for undergraduate and recent graduates of all majors with an interest in public service. Interns have the opportunity to do substantive work including legislative and organizational research, tracking legislation, and assisting Congressional staff members. Applications may be sent to [email protected]. Interviews will conducted by phone or in person on an ongoing basis until all positions are filled.

EMILY’s List Internship

GW Dems — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 15:05:34 +0000

Gain valuable political experience and help elect pro-choice Democratic women up and down the ticket! EMILY’s List offer internships spring, summer, and fall in all of our departments. Interns have the opportunity to do substantive work, while gaining in-depth experience in the political sector. In addition to daily work in their departments and attendance at staff events, interns participate in the brown bag program, which gives them the opportunity to eat lunch with senior level staff while learning about their professional history and gaining deeper knowledge about how all of the departments at EMILY’s List work. For more information, go to http://www.emilyslist.org/pages/entry/internships-learn-more.

Hillary for New Hampshire — Fall Fellowship

GW Dems — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 15:00:31 +0000

Hillary for New Hampshire is looking for smart, energetic fall fellows who are committed to winning the New Hampshire primary for Hillary Clinton.

Fellows will be an integral part of the campaign team for New Hampshire. Their goal is to give every fellow valuable experience to learn and implement campaign tactics and strategies.

Fellows will have an opportunity to work with their organizing, political, digital, data, communications, and operations teams in New Hampshire. The program runs from September 10th to November 19th, and both full-time and part-time fellowships are available.

No prior experience is required except a willingness to learn, work hard, and help the team however is needed.

To apply: Send your resume, a short statement on why you want to help elect Hillary Clinton, and your fall availability to [email protected].

Contact Peter Mellinger at [email protected] with any questions.

Senator Al Franken Internship

GW Dems — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 23:27:04 +0000

Senator Al Franken’s office is looking for a press intern for the Fall 2015 Semester! Applicants do not have to be from Minnesota. If you are interested in applying email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Make sure to include a referral from Amelia Williams, our 2014-2015 VP, in your email!

Senate Majority PAC Internship

GW Dems — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 23:34:54 +0000

Senate Majority PAC is seeking research interns for Fall 2015. Senate Majority PAC has been called “a fixed center of gravity” in Democratic politics and is fighting to take back the Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate. Interns will have the opportunity to gain experience in messaging and research.

Responsibilities:

· Monitor and compile news clips in targeted races.

· Provide support to research staff by examining public records, video and voting records, as well as tracking issues and policy.

· Provide research support for campaign materials.

· Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Excellent research and writing skills.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.

· Previous campaign or policy experience a plus but not required.

· Desire to learn and take back the Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate.

· Basic familiarity with Lexis Nexis a plus but not required.

· Spanish language skills a plus but not required.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and two references to [email protected] with the subject line “Research Intern”.

Common Good VA Finance Intern

GW Dems — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 23:29:40 +0000

Common Good VA, Governor McAuliffe’s Leadership PAC, is looking for Fall finance interns!

The Finance Internship is a part time, unpaid, and would be based out of their downtown DC office. This internship is a chance to work for a PAC and help out with the 2015 elections in VA simultaneously. Common Good VA is very involved with 5 state senate races which are sure to get more interested as it gets closer to November.

If you are interested, please send your resume and a cover letter with the subject “Fall Common Good VA intern” to [email protected].

Americans for Responsible Solutions Internship

GW Dems — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 23:25:51 +0000

ARS is looking for Fall 2014 interns!

Americans for Responsible Solutions (ARS) and Americans for Responsible Solutions PAC (ARS PAC) were founded by former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband, Captain Mark Kelly, to address the issue of gun violence in communities across the country. ARS works to affect legislation, shape the national dialogue and reduce gun violence in our communities. ARS PAC works to elect candidates who show the political courage to stand up to the gun lobby, are passionate about preventing gun violence in our communities, and who commit to taking action once elected. To learn more, visit www.responsiblesolutions.org.

As an ARS Intern, you will work directly with their Communications, Development, and Advocacy teams on a wide range of projects. Interns with interests in specific departments are encouraged to apply as well.

Ideal candidates will be highly organized, focused, and passionate about the issue of gun violence prevention.

Intern responsibilities include:

-Handling constituent correspondence
-Researching and tracking legislation on both the state and the federal level
-Monitoring press coverage of our organization, our principals, our area of focus.
-Assisting with donor research
-Data entry
-Providing general office support
-Helping with special projects as needed

The position is unpaid and based in Washington, DC. Hours/Duration of the internship are negotiable, but a commitment of at least 10 hours per week is required. ARS will work with interns to gain academic credit if applicable. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “Fall Intern” in the subject line.

Office of Presidential Correspondence Student Volunteer Program

GW Dems — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 01:10:21 +0000

The Office of Presidential Correspondence facilitates an open dialogue between the President and the American people. Its mission is to listen and understand the stories and concerns of the American people, and to connect the President with experiences and ideas from across the country.

The OPC is offering a Student Volunteer Program so that students can participate in and help facilitate this open dialogue.

Applicants must be:
– U.S. Citizens
– At least 18 years of age
– Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program or a 2013-2015 graduate of a degree-seeking program.
– Able to commit 15 hours a week
– Dedicated to public service

Deadline for the Fall session is August 14th, 2015. Send your resume and statement of interest to [email protected].