Skills you will build and work you will be involved in:

Supporting voter education efforts on campuses and at community events
Preparing and delivering testimony on bills during the legislative session
Tracking legislation and drafting policy summaries and write-ups
Preparing social media content and digital advocacy materials
Supporting the leadership development program and engaging with participants
Assisting with the planning and execution of Lobby Day and other advocacy events

Qualifications:

You will be a good fit for this internship if you have:

A passion for learning about elections, organizing, and the legislative process

A desire and an ability to work in a non-partisan manner

A willingness to build your organizational skills and attention to detail

A willingness to build your writing and listening skills

A willingness to learn new skills

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country.

17.5 - 17.5 USD