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Campaign Fellowship — Corinne Arnold for NY State Assembly (District 66)

Location: Lower Manhattan, NYC (Hybrid)
Commitment: ~12 hours/week (minimum 6 hours in-person)
Duration: March 16, 2026 – June 23, 2026 (Primary Day)

Learn more about the campaign here: https://www.corinnearnold.nyc/

Position Overview

Campaign Fellows will gain hands-on experience working across multiple areas of a competitive New York City political campaign. Fellows will play a key role in the campaign’s grassroots voter outreach efforts while also supporting campaign communications, fundraising, volunteer coordination, and event operations.

Working closely with campaign staff, fellows will help engage voters throughout Assembly District 66, assist with campaign events and fundraising initiatives, contribute to digital and community outreach, and support the day-to-day operations that drive a modern political campaign.

This role is ideal for students interested in politics, public service, advocacy, communications, or campaign management, and offers a well-rounded introduction to how field organizing, fundraising, and campaign strategy come together in a real electoral campaign.

Responsibilities

• In-person voter outreach: Conduct door-to-door canvassing and have meaningful conversations with voters throughout Assembly District 66
• Voter contact programs: Participate in phone banking and text banking to identify supporters and mobilize voters ahead of the primary
• Community engagement: Represent the campaign at neighborhood events, community meetings, and local gatherings to help build relationships with voters and stakeholders
• Volunteer engagement: Assist with recruiting, welcoming, and coordinating volunteers for canvasses and campaign activities
• Fundraising support: Help with grassroots fundraising efforts, including donor outreach, event preparation, and maintaining fundraising tracking systems
• Campaign communications: Support digital outreach and assist with social media content, messaging, and campaign visibility efforts
• Event planning and execution: Assist with organizing campaign events, volunteer launches, meet-and-greets, and community gatherings
• Campaign operations: Support field logistics, voter data tracking, and other day-to-day campaign activities
• Campaign strategy exposure: Participate in campaign meetings and gain insight into the strategy behind a competitive New York City legislative campaign

What You’ll Gain

• Real experience on a New York political campaign
• Training in voter outreach, organizing, and campaign strategy
• Mentorship from campaign staff and organizers
• Networking opportunities in NYC politics and public service
• A strong credential for future careers in government, policy, or campaigns

Qualifications

• Interest in politics, government, or community organizing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable and organized
• Willingness to engage with voters in the community
• Prior campaign experience not required

Time Commitment

• Approximately 12 hours per week
• At least 6 hours must be in-person in Lower Manhattan
• Flexible scheduling available for students