by GW Dems | May 25, 2016 | Internships |
The Democratic Party of Virginia is hiring field organizers to build a diverse and robust field team in Virginia in 2016. We are looking for passionate, hardworking individuals who are committed to helping elect Virginia Democrats this year in some of the most hotly contested races in the country. If interested, please send a resume and two references to...
by GW Dems | Apr 18, 2016 | Internships |
Wisconsin Democratic Party Fellowship — Summer 2016 The Wisconsin Democratic Party is seeking energetic and hard-working fellows for summer 2016 who are committed to winning for Democrats this November! Our organizing team is focused on building the Democratic Party’s presence in Wisconsin, speaking out on critical issues facing our state, and helping Democrats up and down the ticket win in November. Fellows are an integral part of the campaign team in Wisconsin. Fellows will be responsible for organizing in communities across the state – recruiting volunteers, registering and speaking with voters, attending political events, and helping maintain our database. Our goal is to give every fellow a valuable experience to learn and implement campaign tactics and strategies! 1) Help protect President Obama’s legacy and elect a Democrat to the White House this November! 2) Elect Russ Feingold back to the U.S. Senate!!! 3) Take a stand for progressive values in the same state that brought us Scott Walker’s anti-union policies & restrictive voter-ID laws Join us in this major swing state this summer to TURN WISCONSIN BLUE! No experience is required, but Fellows should be strongly committed to Democratic ideals. All positions are unpaid. If interested, send your resume...
by GW Dems | Mar 24, 2016 | Internships |
Brad Schneider for Congress (IL-10) is now accepting applications for our Spring and Summer 2016 Internship and Fellowship Programs. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has named the 10th congressional district Democratic candidate Brad Schneider to its “Red-To-Blue” program. What will you do? The Organizing Internship/ Fellowship is a program that will train and develop the next generation of community organizers and help our organization prepare for Election Day in November 2016. Organizing fellows and interns will help our movement expand its outreach efforts in communities across the 10th congressional district and get first-hand experience of what it takes to win! Fellows and interns who complete the program will leave with a full understanding of the most effective tools and methods that organizers use to make change in their communities. Our interns and fellows get hands-on campaign experience on one of the most competitive congressional races in the country and play a critical role in supporting our field, finance, political, communications and digital teams. Fellowship Program (15-20 hours/week, Full time 40+ hours/week available to qualified candidates) Our selective full time fall fellowships are geared towards college juniors, seniors and recent graduates. Fellows will work closely with our field organizers, senior staff, lead teams of interns, and propose and spearhead their own projects. Past Schneider for Congress fellows have gone on to staff positions at races across the country. Internship Program (6-12 hours/week) Our part time internships are open to high school and college students as well as recent graduates. Interns work in teams to support both our field and finance teams and learn the ins and outs of fundraising as well as grassroots organizing. Qualifications: No previous campaign experience is required....
by GW Dems | Feb 21, 2016 | Internships |
The Donna Edwards for U.S. Senate campaign is seeking internship fellows to join their passionate and experienced team working to make history by electing the nation’s first female African American Senator from Maryland. No prior political experience necessary. Applicants should be energetic and motivated individuals who are excited to learn about the campaign and make political history. Fellows will be assigned a variety of tasks in one or more of the following campaign departments: Field, Political, Communications, Digital, and Finance. Accepted fellows will be assigned to departments based on experience, availability, and preference. Fellows selected to work with them are required to complete a minimum of ten hours per week. Fellowships are unpaid. Access to reliable transportation, a personal laptop, and a cellphone is recommended. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. How to apply: Email your resume to [email protected]. For questions, contact Sian (pronounced “See-Anne”) at...
by GW Dems | Dec 9, 2015 | Internships |
The DCCC is looking for a Press Intern for the spring semester. During the course of the internship, you really know the regions and how D.C. communication funnels into district communications. You will also help coorindate with senior staff and press regionals to track stories they’ve landed to show that the Democratic message is gaining momentum. You deliver press clips to the Chairman and senior staff as a way to understand how the Democratic message in D.C. is playing in the district. You also effectively work with the National Press Secretary to help prepare the DCCC Chairman for important interviews to help launch the DCCC’s path to victory in 2016. You will prepare prompt and quick transcriptions in order to best respond to when a story broke. In the communication department, you have to pay attend to words. It is vital to make sure the story is true and on track. Transcriptions will best prepare the National Press Secretary to go on the record. DCCC is embarking on a new strategy to gain majority in years to come. So, messaging is truly important. Interns will also conduct sufficient research on interviews prior to DCCC to better guess types of questions reporters might ask. This way, the Chairman will be better informed. If interested, please send a cover letter, transcript, and resume to Camille Padilla at...
by GW Dems | Dec 7, 2015 | Internships |
About FieldWorks FieldWorks is a nationally recognized grassroots organizing firm founded to help progressive organizations, advocacy groups, and members of the Democratic family take their public engagement and electoral strategies to the next level. FieldWorks prides itself on using emerging technology to develop and implement innovative field programs that result in progressive victories throughout the country. They work with progressive advocacy organizations, Federal and State Democratic campaigns, Democratic Party organizations, labor unions, and ballot initiative campaigns. Their staff has knocked on millions of doors, collected petition signatures from hundreds of thousands of citizens, and coordinated hundreds of events and organizing strategies that have helped campaigns win. Led by experienced national and international strategists with their hearts in grassroots organizing, FieldWorks creates campaigns that combine innovative grassroots strategies, the newest technologies, and time-tested shoe leather tactics with one thing in mind: mobilizing people to achieve progressive and democratic victory. Responsibilities FieldWorks is hiring Canvass Directors and Petition Directors in multiple cities and states throughout the United States to implement paid field programs in 2016. They’re looking for tech-savvy political operatives who are excited to persuade, mobilize, and activate voters to make difference in the democratic process. Opportunities exist for both expert campaigners and those looking to gain experience in politics. Office Directors manage paid field operations for a geographic region. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Recruit, train, and manage a staff of petitioners or canvassers. • Track and report data and progress. • Ensure program is operated with a high level of quality and professionalism. • Work with senior staff to set and accomplish campaign goals. •...
