Political Intern (Democratic Attorneys General Associtation DAGA)

[Megan Mielnik]

Careers – Political Intern

Location: Washington, DC

Reports to: Political Director

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The Democratic Attorneys General Association provides political and policy support to Democratic State Attorneys General in their mission to protect citizens, promote progress and support civil rights.

We are seeking energetic and hard-working students to join our DAGA internship program. This paid internship opportunity with DAGA is a one-of-a-kind Washington, D.C. experience that helps students learn more about the American political process.

DAGA’s Political team is looking for an intern in our campaign and political department. The term will begin late August and go through November 30th (start and end dates are flexible depending on candidate availability). The Political Intern will work with the team to support all campaign related efforts done by the committee, research, writing, scheduling, and support the Political Director. This is a non-employment internship opportunity. Internships are part-time and unpaid, but we can sign off on credit/service hours. Interns will be offered a $250/week stipend to offset living & transit costs.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Political team in day-to-day operational activities, including coordinating necessary follow-up to candidates or campaign managers.
• Tracking candidates, events, and other key topics
• Facilitate communications internally in accordance with the campaign requests.
• Work with the team to ensure effective post meeting/event follow-up to support the cultivation of ongoing relationships.
• Conduct research on candidates at the direction of the Political Director and the Deputy Director.
• Track all traveling for candidates attending fundraisers and DAGA events
• The Political Intern will be asked to help with events in the Washington D.C. area as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong research skills required
• Some campaign experience required
• The ability to organize and handle multiple projects set priorities and meet deadlines is required.

We are looking for an intern who is passionate and eager to learn about campaigns and political strategy and tactics.

To Apply: Please email your resume and a cover letter to jo...@democraticags.org with the subject line: Fall 2019 Political Intern Application LAST NAME

DAGA is committed to diversity among its interns. DAGA provides internships on an equal opportunity basis and it is our policy to recruit interns and administer our internship program without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, ancestry, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law. DAGA will not tolerate any discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.