Political Affairs Internship

About the Role

This part-time, unpaid remote internship (12 hours per week, 12 weeks) focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian, and U.K. foreign policy. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities

• Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
• Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your State/District/Constituency.
• Representing The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
• Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
• Mobilizing individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
• Speaking to groups, classes and organizations.
• Writing letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.

Qualifications

No prior experience is necessary. We're looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.