Spring Associates with stipend: NYC Political Consulting Firm

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Nov 18, 2016, 12:01:10 PM11/18/16
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BrownMillerGroup is seeking Spring Associates in our New York City office beginning in mid January through the Spring semester.


BrownMillerGroup specializes in developing direct voter contact strategies that integrate field, paid communications, and earned media to build the campaign’s relationship with voters, engage them in the political process, and empower them to effect change in their community.  We marry time-tested organizing tactics with innovative strategies and cutting-edge technology to win campaigns. 


We seek associates, either current students or recent graduates, who will help the firm’s partners find, pitch, and sign new political clients across the country as well as help manage field, communications, and digital programs for our clients.


Responsibilities include:

  • Election and district research

  • Candidate research

  • Database management

  • Drafting campaign plans

  • Research, write, and implement field and GOTV plans including canvassing, training volunteers, and managing phone banks

  • Draft press releases and email blasts

  • Build fundraising lists and assist in candidate call time

  • Support the BMG team in research projects


Requirements include:


  • A passion for politics and elections

  • Creative thinkers who are goal-oriented and able to function well in a collaborative environment

  • Excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong written and oral communications skills

  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, numbers-driven, and self-managing

  • Proficiency with office programs including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  • Proficiency with campaign database systems including VAN and NGP is a plus

  • Foreign language very helpful


Strong preference will be given to candidates who can make a full time commitment. Women, people of color, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.


To apply:


BMG Spring Associates receive a stipend and we can work with your academic institution to arrange academic credit. Send resume and cover letter including your weekly availability, start and end dates to In...@BrownMillerGroup.com subject line:  Spring Associates


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