congressional Opportunities

A Democratic congressional campaign is seeking talented, competitive applicants for a challenging internship opportunity. We are looking for individuals who display urgency, discretion, and good judgment. Campaign interns will be given a 360-degree view of campaign management in an intense race, with the ability to rotate between departments and projects. Interns will be entrusted with a variety of tasks including: Voter contact and persuasion Supporter outreach and recruitment Donor research Staffing the candidate and campaign staff members on an ad hoc basis Representing the campaign at community events Setting up campaign events and fundraisers Scheduling is flexible with work hours available during evenings and weekends. Though internships are unpaid, we can provide internship credit, and references and letters of recommendation for suitable candidates.

CCAI Administrative Internship Description CCAI has internships available for the fall beginning in August and ending in December. In addition, CCAI can assist in arranging academic credit for your internship. We require a 15-20 hour commitment per week during the internship. Administrative interns have the chance to work closely with all departments during their time with CCAI, while gaining valuable experience in human resources and office management. There will be opportunities to work on administrational tasks, research, program management, and event planning. Responsibilities: Interns work closely with Congressional offices and offices of elected officials across the country to engage them in CCAIs program, and the overall issues of foster care and adoption. Interns create communication materials, research program partners, manage databases, as well as learn about marketing, fundraising, and vendor relations. Other duties include assisting the office manager with intern coordinating, organizational leadership, bookkeeping, filing, website management, and financial management. Requirements: Prospective candidates should be current university students who share an interest in the CCAIs goals and objectives. Ideal candidates have a passion for childrens issues and policy; excellent academic standing; exceptional organizational skills; excellent writing, researching, editing, and analytical skills; and the capability of handling multiple tasks successfully in a fast-paced professional environment. Ideal interns would possess the professionalism necessary to engage people from all walks of life, have a thirst for knowledge, be self-motivated, and have a passion for fighting for vulnerable children around the world in need of loving families. A sense of humor is essential. How to apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to chris@ccainstitute.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Attire: Business Casual Commuter Information: CCAI is conveniently located on Capitol Hill, three blocks from the Union Station Metro stop on the Red Line. Stipend Information: The internship is unpaid; however, we do provide a travel stipend of up to $7.00 per day. Website: www.ccainstitute.org Mission: The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to raising awareness about the millions of children around the world in need of permanent, safe, and loving homes and to eliminating the barriers that hinder these children from realizing their basic right of a family.

CCAI Program Internship Description CCAI has internships available for the fall beginning in August and ending in December. In addition, CCAI can assist in arranging academic credit for your internship. We require a 15-20 hour commitment per week during the internship. Interns have the chance to work closely with all departments during their time with CCAI, while gaining valuable experience working on Capitol Hill. There will be opportunities to work on program management, event planning, fundraising/development and grant-writing, donor outreach and fulfillment, administration, policy and research. Responsibilities: Interns work closely with Congressional offices and offices of elected officials across the country to engage them in CCAIs program, and the overall issues of foster care and adoption. Interns create communication materials, research program partners, assist in event planning, manage databases, as well as learn about marketing, fundraising, and media relations. Other duties include researching and staying informed on the reports and studies on current adoption issues, corresponding to Congressional staff, assisting in planning policy summits and legislative briefings for federal policymakers and advocates. Interns also have the chance to attend policy briefings and congressional hearings. Requirements: Prospective candidates should be college students who share an interest in the CCAIs goals and objectives. Ideal candidates have a passion for childrens issues; excellent academic standing; excellent writing, researching and editing skills; the ability to coordinate logistics; and the capability of handling multiple tasks successfully in a fast-paced professional environment. Ideal interns would possess the professionalism necessary to engage people from all walks of life, have a thirst for knowledge, be self-motivated, and have a passion for fighting for vulnerable children around the world in need of loving families. How to apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to chris@ccainstitute.org. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Attire: Business Casual Commuter Information: CCAI is conveniently located on Capitol Hill, three blocks from the Union Station Metro stop on the Red Line. Stipend Information: The internship is unpaid; however, we do provide a travel stipend of up to $7.00 per day. Website: www.ccainstitute.org Mission: The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to raising awareness about the millions of children around the world in need of permanent, safe, and loving homes and to eliminating the barriers that hinder these children from realizing their basic right of a family.

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is a national non-profit and non-partisan Hispanic educational organization whose mission is to develop the next generation of Latino Leaders. CHCI seeks to accomplish its mission by offering educational and leadership development programs, services, and activities that promote the growth of participants as effective professionals and strong leaders. Our programs are designed to increase the participation of young Hispanics in both public and private sectors. Our vision is an educated and civically active Latino community who participates at the local, state, and federal policy decision-making levels. CHCI programs serve more than 1,500 young Latinos annually. Many are first in their family to go to college, and the majority comes from families with annual incomes below $30,000. CHCI's unique model of educational services and leadership development promoting college readiness, supporting college attainment and providing direct access to the most powerful network of Latino leadership helps ensure career success and has put thousands of young people on a pathway to achieving the American Dream. Scope of work includes: Assist with administrative duties pertaining to the CHCI Leadership Development programs, which include the Congressional Internship Program and Fellowship Program. Major duties include: o Training of the Online Application Management System and assist in the management of the intake, review and selection processes for Fall CIP applicants o Maintenance of CHCI program web pages o Assist in the development of applicant Demographic Reports o Assist with Summer Internship Orientation Week preparation o Assist with planning of participant professional trainings o Assists in communication and correspondence with Program Sponsors o Assist with Program Events as they arise (Graduation, o Receptions, off site events, etc.) o Assist in the identification of and outreach to placements for Summer Internship o participants Practices effective organization for administrative tasks Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Duties and responsibilities: Our campaign intern will assist in updating social media accounts across mobile and desktop platforms, engaging supporters, collaborating with senior campaign leadership, travel to national policy events, and contribute to YouTube campaign video creation/production. Qualifications: Excellent written skills and demonstrated skill with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Google+). Interest in online marketing and Congressional campaigns. About the organization: David Seaman For Congress is the political campaign committee for United States Congressional candidate David Seaman in Florida's 23rd District. To apply, send a brief introduction and cover letter via our Facebook page: "David Seaman For Congress." -or- via the contact form on this internship web site.

Massachusetts Peace Action is seeking students, recent graduates, or young activists who can commit 8-12 hours per week from February to May. The internship is unpaid but a stipend of $300 will be paid on completion. Start and end dates are flexible but the student should be able to work at least 10 weeks during the spring. Our office is located in Harvard Square, Cambridge. Massachusetts Peace Action is a statewide membership organization working to develop the sustained political power to foster a more just and peaceful U.S. foreign policy. Through grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and community education, our priority issues for 2013 are: promote reductions in the military budget to fund programs that address jobs, the environment and human needs; end the war in Afghanistan and prevent one with Iran; and abolish nuclear weapons. The Legislative Intern will focus on organizing support for a Budget for All resolution in the Massachusetts State House, on tracking the items on Mass. Peace Actions legislative agenda, and mobilizing support and opposition in Congress for the bills we support and oppose.

DDF offers several internship opportunities for students passionate about protecting civil liberties, especially the right to dissent. Interns will generally work out of our national office, which is located in Takoma Park, Maryland just outside Washington, DC or remotely from anywhere in the U.S. Interns at the national office will have the opportunity to attend educational forums, symposia and meetings hosted by our allies, think tanks and local universities. National office interns will also participate in meetings with coalition partners, Congressional staff and staff from different federal agencies and the White House. All DDF interns will engage in substantive work including research, writing, lobbying and coalition-building. Specific projects interns will work on include the Campaign to Protect Animnal Rights Activism; Rapid Response Solidarity Network; Civil Liberties Wikipedia; Dissent & Repression Comic Series; Defending Dissent Radio; Direct and Grassroots Lobbying. Summer Internship Program: This is an 8-week internship in our national office. Students are expected to work 30 hours per week and are paid a modest stipend. Remote Internships: This flexible internship offers students the opportunity to work on DDF projects from anywhere in the U.S. Fall or Spring Semester Internship Program: Full or part-time interns are accepted at our national office or can work remotely.

Candace Duval is running as a Democrat for CD 21 in Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio, hill country). We are seeking field and online interns.

This is a congressional campaign to help a Democrat get elected to U.S. Representative in Houston, TX. www.andrewscampaign.com The intern will participate in all possible ways to help the distribution of campaign materials and create public awareness. Contact us through our website to apply.

U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL) is seeking high school and college-age interns to work on her campaign for the new 11th Congressional District. Area communities include Lisle, Naperville, Aurora, and Joliet. The campaign staff allows students flexibility in setting their internship hours.  Whether a student can work only a few hours or several days per week, he or she is encouraged to apply.  The campaign will accept applicants for spring, summer, or fall periods.