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BECOME A RESET SAN FRANCISCO INTERN! Ok. We know we're a little biased, but we have to say that an internship with Reset San Francisco is the coolest political internship in San Francisco. Yea, we said it. Would you like to join the team? There are a number of ways you can have fun and get involved with Reset San Francisco and Phil Ting's campaign for Mayor. Do you like photography, video production, political and grassroots organizing, marketing, public relations, social media outreach, throwing cool events or local policy? ***** INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS ***** SOCIAL MEDIA + Responsibilities include blogging, researching new and emerging social media platforms, and online outreach FIELD & EVENT ORGANIZING + Responsibilities include organizing house parties and large events, volunteer training and coordination, creating phonebank and walk lists, community outreach and data management CREATIVE & MEDIA PRODUCTION + Responsibilities may include political cartooning, video production and editing, photography, music creation, web and graphic design POLICY & CURRENT AFFAIRS + Responsibilities include monitoring and tracking local issues, researching local policy initiatives, writing policy briefs and making policy recommendations FUNDRAISING + Responsibilities include planning donor events, donor outreach and follow up, and list management PUBLIC RELATIONS, BROADCAST MEDIA & CURRENT EVENTS + Responsibilities include maintaining a calendar of local events, tracking press coverage, creating a press database and public relations TO APPLY: please email info@resetsanfrancisco.org with your internship program of interest(s), anticipated start and end dates, hours per week available and attach your portfolio, resume or policy writing sample where applicable. http://www.resetsanfrancisco.org

The Washington Fancy is looking for writers for an online political satire publication. We are looking for energetic, creative, humorous, and fun writers who will parody current political news in a light and fresh manner. Alittle bit about us: The Washington Fancy is a satirical online publication reporting on political events ranging from elections to general news. The Washington Fancys articles parody current events and political actions. Our intentions are to bring light and humor to the political world and encourage the public to become informed. We plan on launching our site in the weeks to come anticipate a huge following. Our research and projections report that we will double in size every month and skyrocket in views. This is an opportunity to be involved in a great start up and a have the ability to move up quickly. This is also a great resume builder.

BECOME A RESET SAN FRANCISCO INTERN! Ok. We know we're a little biased, but we have to say that an internship with Reset San Francisco is the coolest political internship in San Francisco. Yea, we said it. Would you like to join the team? There are a number of ways you can have fun and get involved with Reset San Francisco and Phil Ting's campaign for Mayor. Do you like photography, video production, political and grassroots organizing, marketing, public relations, social media outreach, throwing cool events or local policy? ***** INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS ***** SOCIAL MEDIA + Responsibilities include blogging, researching new and emerging social media platforms, and online outreach FIELD & EVENT ORGANIZING + Responsibilities include organizing house parties and large events, volunteer training and coordination, creating phonebank and walk lists, community outreach and data management CREATIVE & MEDIA PRODUCTION + Responsibilities may include political cartooning, video production and editing, photography, music creation, web and graphic design POLICY & CURRENT AFFAIRS + Responsibilities include monitoring and tracking local issues, researching local policy initiatives, writing policy briefs and making policy recommendations FUNDRAISING + Responsibilities include planning donor events, donor outreach and follow up, and list management PUBLIC RELATIONS, BROADCAST MEDIA & CURRENT EVENTS + Responsibilities include maintaining a calendar of local events, tracking press coverage, creating a press database and public relations TO APPLY: please email info@resetsanfrancisco.org with your internship program of interest(s), anticipated start and end dates, hours per week available and attach your portfolio, resume or policy writing sample where applicable. http://www.resetsanfrancisco.org

Intern would learn NH political skills such as: Fundraising Direct Mail Messaging Event Planning Grassroots

We are forming a team for the NYC 2013 Mayoral Election. We have a good political strategy which is a combination of Republican and Democratic to follow the better politics of Mayor Bloomberg's team. We are looking for some people interested in NY politics to help finalize out platform and political views.

To be considered for this position, please send cover letter with statement of interest and availability, salary/stipend requirements, resume and brief writing sample to info@sustainablecommunitydevelopmentgroup.org. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Absolutely no telephone calls. Nonprofit organization seeks Public Policy Intern. The organization is an innovator on the forefront of working with the public, private, philanthropic and community sectors to advance environmental sustainability and global smart growth. This nonprofits mission is sustainable development of low income urban, suburban and rural neighborhoods. The organization is a leader in equitable community development and federal public policy. Programs address environmental quality, public health and energy public policy; policy advocacy; stakeholder education and capacity building; technical assistance and training; community outreach and engagement. We address the needs of low income, vulnerable and sensitive populations regarding issues such as greening the built environment; public engagement in municipal and regional planning; governmental investments; and liaison with federal and state officials on sustainability public policy. The Intern will work with our staff on a range of sustainable economic development issues including: environmental justice health disparities climate change energy efficiency renewable energy brownfields redevelopment smart growth and transportation workforce development and jobs The organization is located one block from Takoma Metro Station in Washington, DC.

"A Virtual Organization is an organization which strictly uses all of the following: a virtual workspace, a virtual workforce, and virtual organization management best practices, policies and procedures for operating in a 100% virtual environment." by Prof. Pierre Coupet of Virtual Organization Management Institute Overview Seeking civic programs and election interns with a passion for Politics, the Political Process, Public Service, Social Media and Virtual Organizations; who have a strong vision to participate, as part of a team and under strict supervision, in reaching out to the Main VOMI Membership Body and help them elect officers of the VOMI Global Think Tank and Advisory Board; and who can bring creative ideas to the civic programs and election team and help implement them. Will report to the Executive Committee and Membership Subcommittee of the VOMI Global Think Tank and Advisory Board. Will also participate in working behind the scenes in order to assist "non-USA" think-tank advisory board members running as "political" candidates in local elections worldwide. Such activities may include the building of social communities, crafting of messaging, brand and reaching out to voters and influencers in a 100% virtual environment. You will have an excellent opportunity to do a little bit of everything in order to help cultivate your strengths and promote your creative ideas. Assignments will be tailored to your strengths and personal interests and may include one or more of the following: 1) assist with events (candidate debates, etc.) and research; 2) research and write your take on board agendas or on hot ticket issues and government policies in your local area; 3) interview board candidates and politicians; 4) social media production work on a subject, including video production, podcasting, etc.; 5) participate in brainstorming sessions with other team members for new ideas and election topics; and 6) provide support around our efforts to identify pro-virtual organization supporters. May also have an opportunity to participate as speaker at global web-media-conferences based on overall background and qualifications. May also be involved, under strict supervision and depending on the length of the internship, in planning and/or attending Board meetings; learning and using parliamentary procedures based on Robert's Rules of Order; recording and transcribing minutes of board meetings; and assisting in drafting board resolutions.

Must be an excellent writer with general knowledge of news and politics locally and nationally. This position involves telecommuting and requires a computer. Must be committed to a four - five month internship. Send a resume, brief cover letter and one page clip or writing sample. This internship will provide experience writing news, reporting news, video recording, interviewing newsmakers and maintaining the website. Possible reporting from the White House. This is an unpaid position.

Must be an excellent writer with general knowledge of news and politics locally and nationally. This position involves telecommuting and requires a computer. Must be committed to a five month internship. Send a resume, brief cover letter and one page clip or writing sample. This internship will provide experience writing news, reporting news, video recording, interviewing newsmakers and maintaining the website. Possible reporting from the White House. This is an unpaid position.

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.