Georgia Internship
Common Cause
Location: Hybrid (Georgia; metro Atlanta preferred)
Hours: Part-time, 15–20 hours/week (flexible within 10–25 hours/week)
Compensation: $17.50/hour
Duration: June 1 – August 31, 2026
Reports to: Executive Director, Common Cause Georgia
Will work closely with: Program Manager + Senior Organizer (Election Protection lead)
About Common Cause Georgia
Common Cause Georgia is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to build a stronger democracy through government accountability, voting rights and election administration reforms, and civic engagement. In Summer 2026, our team is preparing for the midterm election cycle while supporting rapid-response organizing, coalition efforts, and Election Protection volunteer readiness across Georgia.
Position Summary
Common Cause Georgia is seeking a motivated intern to support community organizing, digital amplification and social media execution, and Election Protection volunteer preparation. This role is ideal for someone who wants hands-on experience in grassroots organizing, modern advocacy communications, and election protection operations.
You’ll help us turn organizing energy into action: supporting outreach to volunteers and partners, helping draft and schedule social media posts alongside our organizing team, and strengthening Election Protection readiness (trainings, materials, volunteer comms, and event support).
What Support Looks Like
You’ll have weekly check-ins with the Program Manager and Senior Organizer leading Election Protection, and ongoing guidance from the Executive Director. You’ll receive clear deliverables, templates, and feedback throughout the summer.
How to Apply
Please include a short note about why you’re interested and any relevant experience (organizing, communications, elections, community work, or bilingual outreach).
Position Summary:
Support grassroots engagement efforts, including community events, phonebanks, and letter-writing campaigns
Assist with mobilization efforts around fast-moving developments (e.g., community meetings, public comments, rapid response)
Help prepare meeting notes and follow-ups for coalition partners and volunteer leaders
Draft outreach messages to supporters (short emails, recruitment texts, scripts)
Help plan, draft, and schedule social media content (Instagram posts, stories, short captions, share graphics, video scripts)
Support Andrés (Organizing lead) with workflow management: content calendar upkeep, deadlines, posting support, and partner amplifications
Track post performance at a basic level (what’s resonating / what needs iteration) and summarize learnings weekly
Help compile community-generated content responsibly (photos, quotes, testimonials) using consent and safety best practices
Support Election Protection volunteer recruitment and onboarding (sign-ups, reminders, follow-up scripts)
Help prepare volunteer training materials (checklists, one-pagers, slide notes, FAQ updates)
Assist with training logistics: RSVP tracking, Zoom/event coordination support, volunteer communications
Help document key program processes so the EP team can scale (templates, standard scripts, step-by-step guides)
Common Cause Georgia is seeking a motivated intern to support community organizing, digital amplification and social media execution, and Election Protection volunteer preparation. This role is ideal for someone who wants hands-on experience in grassroots organizing, modern advocacy communications, and election protection operations.
You’ll help us turn organizing energy into action: supporting outreach to volunteers and partners, helping draft and schedule social media posts alongside our organizing team, and strengthening Election Protection readiness (trainings, materials, volunteer comms, and event support).
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
1) Organizing & Community Engagement
2) Digital Amplification & Social Media Support
3) Election Protection Volunteer Prep (EP)
Skills you will build:
Volunteer organizing and relational outreach
Writing for organizing (calls-to-action, recruitment, scripts)
Social media planning and rapid-response digital comms
Election Protection program operations and volunteer training support
Working across departments with real deadlines and coalition partners
Qualifications (What We're looking For)
A strong commitment to a fair, transparent democracy and community-centered work
Interest in organizing, elections, and/or civic engagement
Ability to write clearly and warmly (English required; Spanish strongly preferred)
Strong attention to detail and comfort juggling multiple tasks
Reliability, follow-through, and willingness to learn new tools/workflows
Comfort working in a nonpartisan organization and representing our values respectfully
You’ll be a good fit if you have:
Preferred (Not Required):
Experience with Canva, Google Drive, Action Network, Mobilize, or basic social scheduling tools
Experience in volunteer programs, student organizing, or community-based work
Bilingual Spanish/English or other language skills used in Georgia communities
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.
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