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America Votes: Political and Communications Internship

Job Post

Job Post

Marketing & Communications
United States · Remote
Posted on Aug 3, 2024

America Votes: Political and Communications Internship

LOCATION

Remote

SALARY

17.50 / Hourly

COMPANY

America Votes

DEPARTMENT

Communications

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Other

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

All applicants who are interested in the internship at America Votes need to submit their resume, cover letter and references via the application form. Applications are being accepted for Fall/Winter 2024. Please indicate in your cover letter your availability from September through December 2024. If accepted into the America Votes Internship Program, you will be asked to work a minimum of 15 hours a week between the hours of 9 a.m. - 6 p.m ET. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and this application form will remain open until all slots have been filled. America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Description

As a leading progressive organization, America Votes is committed to help mentor the rising stars of the progressive movement. Interns for America Votes will be heavily involved with the day-to-day operations and will learn who America Votes is and how we operate. Our goal is to recruit smart, hardworking interns that will be able to manage in a small, fast-paced organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Researching election laws at both the state and national level.

  • Tracking voting legislation and other pertinent election administration issues.

  • Tracking electoral races at the federal and state level.

  • Working on various state-based projects on voting rights and election laws.

  • Using sound news judgment to keep up with America Votes and our partners in the news.

  • Creating content for and managing America Votes' various social media platforms.

  • Developing social media campaigns and graphics for America Votes projects and initiatives.

  • Researching, including legislation, press targets and various other assignments.

  • Copy editing and formatting internal and external products.

  • Assisting with job postings.

  • Support the development team with planning for the annual State Summit

  • Creating graphics for donor briefings

  • Providing support for People Operations activities, including day-to-day administrative and logistics tasks.

  • Contributing to other miscellaneous initiatives within the People Operations team.

  • Report to the Director of Talent and People Operations

  • Other responsibilities as assigned

In addition to learning new skills and concepts you will get to see how America Votes and other progressive organizations operate both nationally and at the state level.