Political Affairs Internship

About the Role

This part-time, unpaid remote internship focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. The role involves 12 hours per week over 12 weeks, with the option to 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.

Details

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