Jobs · Education · Oregon

Political Affairs Internship

The Borgen Project · Portland, OR · 5 mo ago
EducationVolunteer

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, but passion for fighting poverty and righting wrongs is required.

Qualifications

  • Passionate about making a difference in the world.
  • Willingness to work remotely.
  • Ability to commit to a 12-week, 12-hour per week internship.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on important issues related to poverty and policy.
  • College credit available for those interested.
  • Flexible start date, new programs begin every month.

Pay

Unpaid internship.

Schedule

Part-time, 12 hours per week.

Benefits

  • College credit available.
  • Flexible start date, new programs begin every month.

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