Paid Fall Internship: Democracy Alliance

[Kevin Seymore]

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Fall Intern

 

The Democracy Alliance (DA) is a growing network of progressives who partner with, contribute to, and encourage collaboration among progressive organizations, strategists and donors at the national, state and local levels.

 

Over the last decade, more than $500 million has been raised to build and sustain elements of the progressive infrastructure – from multi-issue think tanks to a sophisticated media monitoring apparatus – that did not previously exist. Because of DA strategy and funding, there have been numerous progressive electoral victories, and many progressive ideas and policies have been enacted and achieved broad popular support.

 

In 2015, the DA has adopted a 2020 Vision which unites the community around the following set of shared values and goals for meeting them: a fair democracy in which everyone can participate; a growing economy that works for all; a planet that is safe and sustainable; and a nation that is equitable and just.

 

However, the 2016 election set our nation on a very different course, and although we are keeping our longer-term goals in sight, we also know that we can’t accomplish many of them, outside of several blue states and cities, right now. To compete, progressives must win. To build power and win elections over the next four years, the DA is focused on:

 

• Defending democratic, institutions, values, and norms, as well as key sources of progressive power; and
• Rebuilding progressive power by developing comprehensive and aligned blueprints for winning in the states.

As it has in the past, the DA is committed to building progressive power by resourcing the infrastructure that can support those efforts.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

 

Based in the Alliance's headquarters in Washington DC, the intern will primarily provide research and administrative support to help advance the DA’s Strategy and Planning and Partner Services teams. The internship provides an incredible opportunity for a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student interested in progressive politics and policy to learn about progressive philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. The internship will span the months of September through early December.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Support Strategy and Planning Team in researching and monitoring the performance of organizations recommended for funding and analyzing the impact of various efforts.
• Support Strategy and Planning Team in researching, writing and editing the development of state plans;
• Research and compiling information to support fundraising and grantmaking for the Inclusive Economy Fund;
• Assist with donor research, to support recruitment and fundraising for the DA’s 2020 Vision investment portfolio;
• Prepare briefings for recruitment meetings;
• Provide administrative support, including data entry and data cleaning;
• Complete office management duties, including filing and large communications or mailings;
• Provide staff support during our Fall Investment Conference
• Undertake special projects as needed.

 

REQUIREMENTS

•          A demonstrated commitment to the DA’s mission and progressive values
  
•          First rate research, writing, and analysis abilities
  
•          Interest in progressive policy and politics, experience in electoral politics a plus
•      Ability to work at least 20 hours weekly.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•          Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  
•          Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and adapt as needs and priorities change
  
•          Sense of humor and interest in building a strong culture on a high-performing team
  

REPORTS TO: Operations Associate/Program Associates

BASED IN: Washington, DC

Positions available: 1-2

START DATE: September 4, 2018 (tentative)

TRAVEL: None

SALARY: Bi-weekly stipend

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 17, 2018

 

TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to the attention of Kevin Seymore at st...@democracyalliance.org. The email should reference “Fall Intern” in the subject line. No calls, please.

 

The Democracy Alliance especially invites applications from candidates who reflect the breadth of the progressive movement and can bring a diversity of talents, backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints. The DA is an equal opportunity employ and is committed to excellence through diversity.