Democratic candidate in Manhattan immediately hiring interns for June 23rd Primary

[Michael]

Looking for a group of undergraduate and graduate level campaign interns to start IMMEDIATELY and work up to the June 23rd Democratic primary for a Democratic candidate in Manhattan (NYC).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Petitioning (gathering signatures to help the candidate get on the ballot),
• Attending public community events,
• Planning events such as fundraisers and meet & greets, 
• Canvassing with the candidate and/or volunteers, 
• Making phone calls on behalf of the candidate to voters,
• Drafting and editing communication materials, 
• Conducting research, 
• Data entry, 
• Designing flyers and other promotional material, 

EXPERIENCE

• Exceptional people skills and patience,
  
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously under strict deadlines,
  
• Ream player mentality, but also a self-starter who can work independently,
  
• Ability to work a standard campaign schedule (long, sometimes irregular hours - evenings, weekends),
  
• Familiarity with social media, Microsoft Word/EXCEL, Google Docs,
  
• Ability to travel via public transportation,
• Proficiency in another language a plus but not necessary

Pay is $20 per hour.

Apply via email to mdc...@gmail.com. Attach your resume, and in the body of your email send a brief cover letter (1-3 paragraphs about your experience and your interest in the position).