Political Affairs Internship

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.
• Aiding in fundraising efforts.
• Create and execute a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
• Mobilize individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
• Speak to groups, classes and organizations.
• Write letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week internship.

Benefits

College credit available.

About the role

The role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy.

Skills

Public speaking, event planning, fundraising, political advocacy, writing, research.