Exciting Internships: Elect Dan Seals to the United States Congress

Location: Deerfield, Illinois and Surrounding Areas
Organization: Dan Seals for Congress
Start dates: May 19, 2008, June 16, 2008, August 25, 2008
End date: Flexible
Last date to apply: June 1st, 2008
Compensation: Unpaid (academic credit available)
Last updated: April 18, 2008

Job Description:

We are offering individuals interested in government and politics the opportunity to become a part of our fast-paced, cutting-edge campaign team. Through the Seals Campaign School, seminars, and working directly with campaign staff, interns will have the opportunity to learn about and gain experience in the following areas: field visibility and voter contact (door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, database development, online organizing, mapping, event planning, and participating in parades and campaign events), research and communications (campaign message, issues research, opposition research, media relations and writing), finance and fundraising (research, data entry, call time with the candidate and event planning) and office support.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn the inside workings of a campaign for United States Congress while making valuable contacts for a future role in government and politics.  Interns will sharpen their communication and analytical skills, gain an enhanced understanding of national and local politics and work directly with campaign staff and volunteers.

Qualifications:

We’re looking for students living in or near Illinois’ Tenth Congressional District with:

• a demonstrated interest in Democratic politics
• a proven and outstanding ability to multi-task
• good written, oral and organizational skills
• the ability handle a variety of contacts with finesse
• a flexible summer schedule
• a passion for electing Dan Seals to US Congress.

Political interns must be fast learners as well as effective communicators who are ready and willing to spread the word about Dan Seals. High school and college level interns should have a strong academic record. College level interns enrolled in a related field of study (e.g. communications, political science, marketing, computer science, Spanish) are encouraged to apply.

Application instructions:
Summer applications should be received by April 15. After April 15, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis depending on availability. In addition, we are also looking for interns interested in taking off the Fall semester to work on the campaign. Interns must be able to work full-time (which may include evenings and weekends). Campaign work is flexible, and we can accommodate schedules. Internships are not paid, but students are able to earn college or high school credit, depending upon the requirements of the institution. An online application form may be filled out here.

If you have questions, you can call 847-945-8900 and leave Muriel Lazar a message at the campaign office. We look forward to receiving your application!