Post by Brandon on Aug 21, 2013 10:54:26 GMT -5
USAction Campaign Internship - Fall 2013
To apply, send a cover letter with your dates of availability, resume, and
references to EEinhorn@usaction.org. We are looking for full and part time
interns and a travel stipend is available.
*Join us for an opportunity to work on key federal and state issues ranging
from the immigration reform fight to tax fairness and pulling the pork from
the Pentagon budget. USAction, a national progressive grassroots
organization builds power by creating dynamic issue campaigns online and in
the field. *Over the past ten years, with our 21 independent state
affiliates and partners, we have helped lead the fight for an America that
works for all to win national health reform, repeal the Bush tax cuts, to
stop the privatization of Social Security and help end the war in Iraq.
Right now, we are working to lead the fight to create a pathway to
citizenship for 11 million people, make corporations pay their fair share
in taxes, rein in wasteful pentagon spending, to protect student loans and
vital programs like Medicare/Medicaid/Social Security and the affordable
care act. We also focus on civic engagement and the need to register and
mobilize voters each and every election cycle.
USAction is seeking an intern, based in Washington, D.C., to support the
work of our issue campaigns. Each intern has the opportunity to meet with
all senior staff and work with a variety of people to gain experience in
different program areas and to understand the strategies of national
campaigns and organizations. Our interns play a significant role in
supporting and tracking our events and actions in the field. In addition,
each intern has the opportunity to create and carry out their own unique
project to complete during their stay. The ideal candidate will have a
strong commitment to social and economic justice and progressive policies,
excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to
detail and reside in, or be able to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area.
*Job Responsibilities:*
- Research, compile, document and quantify activity and events
conducted by our 21 state-based affiliates and partners on issue campaigns
related to USAction’s federal issues campaign agenda.
- Compile/distribute press clips and examples of USAction’s and
its affiliates’ presence in the traditional news-media as well as in social
media venues such as Facebook and Twitter.
- Attend and support staff at national and regional conference
calls and meetings.
- Attend and report back on seminars, briefings, and presentations
by allied groups and partner organizations.
- Suggest and write posts for USAction’s social media outlets,
including the blog, Facebook and Twitter.
- Support creation and maintenance of electronic files related to
USAction’s national and state-based legislative and electoral work.
- Support Field and Program staff in tracking and following up
with affiliates and coalition partners for campaign sign-ons and grassroots
activities.
- Work to create a summer long project based on organizational
needs and intern experience/interests
o Past projects have ranged from analyzing weekly canvass results to
creating a database of stories.
- Support the Field and Program staff with regular administrative
responsibilities and support all staff on special projects and needs.
*We seek a motivated candidate with:*
- Excellent communication skills, including a strong attention to
detail
- A positive and flexible attitude
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general
understanding of social media platforms. Experience working with Adobe
design software is a plus
- A desire to work in progressive politics or the non-profit sector
- Energy and desire to learn and engage with a dynamic organization
To apply, send a cover letter with your dates of availability, resume, and
references to EEinhorn@usaction.org. We are looking for full and part time
interns and a travel stipend is available.
* *
*USAction is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, LGBT
people, people with disabilities and people of color to apply. We work hard
to recruit, retain, and identify leadership positions for staff members who
represent these communities and/or who are from low-income backgrounds.*
To apply, send a cover letter with your dates of availability, resume, and
references to EEinhorn@usaction.org. We are looking for full and part time
interns and a travel stipend is available.
*Join us for an opportunity to work on key federal and state issues ranging
from the immigration reform fight to tax fairness and pulling the pork from
the Pentagon budget. USAction, a national progressive grassroots
organization builds power by creating dynamic issue campaigns online and in
the field. *Over the past ten years, with our 21 independent state
affiliates and partners, we have helped lead the fight for an America that
works for all to win national health reform, repeal the Bush tax cuts, to
stop the privatization of Social Security and help end the war in Iraq.
Right now, we are working to lead the fight to create a pathway to
citizenship for 11 million people, make corporations pay their fair share
in taxes, rein in wasteful pentagon spending, to protect student loans and
vital programs like Medicare/Medicaid/Social Security and the affordable
care act. We also focus on civic engagement and the need to register and
mobilize voters each and every election cycle.
USAction is seeking an intern, based in Washington, D.C., to support the
work of our issue campaigns. Each intern has the opportunity to meet with
all senior staff and work with a variety of people to gain experience in
different program areas and to understand the strategies of national
campaigns and organizations. Our interns play a significant role in
supporting and tracking our events and actions in the field. In addition,
each intern has the opportunity to create and carry out their own unique
project to complete during their stay. The ideal candidate will have a
strong commitment to social and economic justice and progressive policies,
excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to
detail and reside in, or be able to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area.
*Job Responsibilities:*
- Research, compile, document and quantify activity and events
conducted by our 21 state-based affiliates and partners on issue campaigns
related to USAction’s federal issues campaign agenda.
- Compile/distribute press clips and examples of USAction’s and
its affiliates’ presence in the traditional news-media as well as in social
media venues such as Facebook and Twitter.
- Attend and support staff at national and regional conference
calls and meetings.
- Attend and report back on seminars, briefings, and presentations
by allied groups and partner organizations.
- Suggest and write posts for USAction’s social media outlets,
including the blog, Facebook and Twitter.
- Support creation and maintenance of electronic files related to
USAction’s national and state-based legislative and electoral work.
- Support Field and Program staff in tracking and following up
with affiliates and coalition partners for campaign sign-ons and grassroots
activities.
- Work to create a summer long project based on organizational
needs and intern experience/interests
o Past projects have ranged from analyzing weekly canvass results to
creating a database of stories.
- Support the Field and Program staff with regular administrative
responsibilities and support all staff on special projects and needs.
*We seek a motivated candidate with:*
- Excellent communication skills, including a strong attention to
detail
- A positive and flexible attitude
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general
understanding of social media platforms. Experience working with Adobe
design software is a plus
- A desire to work in progressive politics or the non-profit sector
- Energy and desire to learn and engage with a dynamic organization
To apply, send a cover letter with your dates of availability, resume, and
references to EEinhorn@usaction.org. We are looking for full and part time
interns and a travel stipend is available.
* *
*USAction is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, LGBT
people, people with disabilities and people of color to apply. We work hard
to recruit, retain, and identify leadership positions for staff members who
represent these communities and/or who are from low-income backgrounds.*