Richmond, VA: Eyes on Richmond/Progress VA Legislative Session Fellowship (Paid)
Eyes on Richmond
Eyes on Richmond Legislative Fellowship 2020
The enthusiastic activists chosen for this position will work directly with the Executive Director and Project Manager to monitor legislation and assist with legislative strategies.
Compensation: Fellows will be paid $15 per hour.
Program is open to all who are interested, being a student or recent graduate is not required.
Legislative fellows will be responsible for:
Executing our video monitoring project at the General Assembly
Tracking legislation and providing staff with periodic updates
Tracking media coverage of key bills and issues and generating media reports
Contributing content to the organization’s digital platforms, including blogs and social media
Other duties as assigned
We want you if you are:
A creative self-starter who is comfortable with both taking the initiative and working in collaboration.
Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
Interested in progressive politics and being part of the process
Located in the Richmond area and/or able to be at the Capitol 1-2 times/week
When/Where:
The legislative fellows program will run from January 8th to March 6th. Fellows must be able to get to the Pocahontas Building and Capitol Square in downtown Richmond and able to commit to at least one of the below shifts. Individuals who can commit to more than one shift will be given priority.
Shifts:
Mondays 7:00am - 12:00pm
Mondays 12:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesdays 7:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesdays 12:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesdays 7:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesdays 12:00pm-6:00pm
Thursdays 7:00am - 12:00pm
Thursdays 12:00pm-6:00pm
Fridays 7:00am - 12:00pm
Interested? Here's how to apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and availability to jo...@progressva.org. Progress Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.