RepresentUs PO Box 60008 Florence, MA 01062 Company Description: Salary Range: Location: min Per Hour FLORENCE MA Job Type: Category: Internship Internship Education Level: Work Experience: Some High School Coursework Preference: Nice to have Preference: Nice to have Skills/Certifications/Licences: Description: ABOUT OUR INTERNSHIPS We’re always on the lookout for talented interns who are passionate about fixing our corrupt political system. With RepresentUs, you’ll be part of a hardworking, fun, and innovative team that values your skills and creative input. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with a successful grassroots advocacy campaign, and an in-depth understanding of the rapidly growing anti-corruption movement. Many of our interns say their time here helped launch their careers. We’re committed to making sure your internship is educational, challenging, and informative, and we’re happy to coordinate with your college or university so you can receive academic credit for your work. Interns are paid at an hourly rate. At this time, all intern work is performed out of either our Northampton, MA office (in the “Five Colleges” area) or our San Francisco, CA satellite office (accessible via BART at Montgomery). We do not offer a telecommuting option. If you are interested in getting involved remotely as a volunteer, please sign up at volunteer.represent.us. INTERNSHIP DATES * The internship will run September 17 – December 7, 2018. * Applications are due no later than August 30, 2018 (deadline extended!) TO APPLY Send a completed copy of the Fall 2018 Internship Application (PDF) to internship@represent.us with the subject line “Fall 2018 Intern,” making sure to fill out both pages and attach all requested materials. **Due to the volume of applications, incomplete applications will not be considered.** Fall 2018 Internship Application: https://represent.us/internship Thank you for your interest in RepresentUs and our internship program! Requirements: RepresentUs is seeking qualified candidates for an Organizing Internship in our Northampton, MA office. Organizing Interns work as part of a team to engage grassroots activists across the country, developing our nationwide volunteer-led chapters. As an Organizing Intern, you’ll work one-on-one with our volunteers, helping mobilize members of a nationwide grassroots movement to fix America’s broken political system. You’ll gain valuable experience working with a successful and rapidly growing national nonprofit to support grassroots advocacy efforts. This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours. Must commit to working a minimum of 20 hours per week, with preference given to candidates able to work 30-40 hours per week. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Track volunteer metrics using Nationbuilder, ActionKit, and Excel * Help draft campaign materials and create web pages * Participate in and eventually run weekly national trainings * Utilize Listfixer calling and Relay texting for volunteer recruitment and event outreach * Collaborate with other members of the Organizing team as well as members of the Political and Communications teams as needed YOU ARE * Outgoing – you enjoy talking with people in person and over the phone * Collaborative and self-directed – you work well as part of a team, and on your own * Patient and detail-oriented – you can follow our phone-banking systems to a T! * Passionate – you care about grassroots activism and anti-corruption reform * Effective – you’re able to prioritize tasks, be flexible when curveballs arise, and take initiative when needed