Political Affairs Internship

About the Role

This is a part-time, 12-hours per week, 12-week unpaid remote internship. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks. The role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian, and U.K. foreign policy. New programs begin every month; you choose the month you wish to start.

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.

Experience

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

Details

This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available. Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.