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 by creating a personal fundraising campaign and meeting 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.

Requirements

• No prior experience is necessary.
• Potential candidates should be passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs.

Qualifications

• Open to all students and professionals.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to organize and execute campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference in the fight against poverty.
• Learning experience from experienced professionals.
• College credit available.

Pay

Unpaid internship.

Schedule

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

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference in the fight against poverty.
• Learning experience from experienced professionals.
• College credit available.