Minnesotans for Klobuchar: Fall Fellowship

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Overview: The campaign to elect Amy Klobuchar governor**** is hiring multiple FallFellows to join our fast-paced, people-powered campaign. This fellowship is for motivated,politically engaged individuals who want hands-on experience in a statewide campaign environment. Fellows will gain exposure to communications, organizing, events, fundraising, research, and operations while playing a meaningful role in helping elect Amy as our Governor and advancing our values. The ideal candidate is highly disciplined, outgoing, and cares about politics as a way to improve people’s lives.

This is an entry-level, immersive opportunity for someone eager to learn the inner workings of a modern political campaign, contribute creatively, and grow professionally in progressive politics. Fellows will work closely with senior staff across departments,be trusted with real responsibility, and work on signature projects.

Responsibilities by Department

• Communications

• Assist with creating and distributing campaign content across social media, email, and press channels.

• Help draft social media posts, press materials, and internal updates.

• Support video and photo capture at campaign events and assist with rapid-turn content.

• Track media coverage, social engagement, and digital performance metrics.

• Finance

• Conduct donor research to identify new prospective donors.

• Maintain and update existing donor records.

• Build fundraising events through phone and email outreach.

• Assist with preparing call sheets and briefing memos.

• Provide staffing support at fundraising events.

• Prepare thank you letters and other fundraising materials.

• Operations

• Maintain organized tracking systems for contacts, events, and materials

• Support data entry, list building, and reporting projects

• Order and collect needed materials

• Assist with preparing briefing memos and background materials

• Help ensure campaign offices and events run smoothly

• Policy

• Draft talking points, briefings, memos, and one-pagers for campaign events

• Translate complex legislation into clear, voter-facing language

• Build relationships with advocacy groups, unions, and community partners

• Coordinate closely with Communications and Research on messaging

• Track legislation and opposition positions

• Political and Field

• Support volunteer recruitment, training, engagement, and regional organizing efforts.

• Assist with canvassing, phone banking, voter contact, and community outreach activities.

• Staff campaign events, canvasses, and political meetings while providing on-the-ground support to campaign leadership.

• Prepare candidate briefing materials, call sheets, background memos, and event materials.

• Track endorsements, coalition outreach, and key political relationships.

• Manage field materials and supplies, and maintain accurate voter and volunteer data in campaign databases.

• Research

• Conduct in-depth research on opponents and potential campaign policy issues

• Ensure all information shared with the public is accurate and strategic, such as for one-pagers, and policy roll-outs

• Draft background briefings and memos

• Conduct voter and market research to support the campaign’s broader strategic goals

• Special Projects (All)

• Take on individual projects based on interest (communications, political, or organizing focus)

• Support rapid response needs and major campaign moments as they arise

Qualifications

• Interest in politics, campaigns, and public service.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Capacity to follow instructions and work within a clear supervisory structure.

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required by campaign schedules.

• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

• Prior campaign, organizing, or advocacy experience preferred but not required.

What Success Looks Like

• Become a trusted, reliable member of the campaign team.

• Communications and political teams receive timely, high-quality support.

• Events and campaign moments run smoothly with fellow involvement.

• Fellow develops practical skills in political organizing and communications

• Fellow leaves the program with strong professional references and a clearer path into campaign or public service work.

Desired Attributes:

• Willingness to take direction and learn.

• Trustworthy and dependable.

• Curious and proactive problem-solver.

• Team player who takes direction well and asks thoughtful questions.

• Commitment to the mission and values of the campaign – to bring people together and improve the lives of Minnesotans.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by always-on media and campaign schedules.

• An eagerness to learn more about communities in Minnesota.

• Based in Minnesota or willing to relocate for the duration of the campaign.

Benefits: Employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should apply by completing the questions and submitting their resume via this link.

We are committed to making our hiring process accessible. If you need assistance or an accommodation with your application, please email [email protected].