How to Apply for an Internship with DFA

Written by: Julia Silbergeld on Oct 29, 2006 3:19 PM EST

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Internships at DFA

Democracy for America (DFA) is looking for creative, motivated college students who want to help give a new energy to the Democratic movement. Together with local grassroots communities, we are focusing on local races and building the farm team of potential candidates for the future. We are actively seeking interns and volunteers--from across the country--to help us build the future of the Democratic Party. We have internships available on many of the teams at DFA, including:

Field/Political

Field/Political Interns help expand DFA's grassroots network by working directly with over 400 local DFA groups around the country. Interns lead DFA's endorsement process by conducting Internet research and working with DFA activists to identify fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates that have broad grassroots support. Finally, interns help support endorsed candidates by working with local DFA groups and activists to build grassroots involvement in the campaign.

Communications

Communications Interns support the Communications Director by assisting with research, writing, editing, media tracking, and e-mail correspondence. Writing ability, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are required.

Technology

There are many roles to fill within the Web Team at DFA; you can work as a blogger, assist our systems administrator, code PHP applications or manage our online community. All tasks require you to work quickly and independently.

Some of the skills we can put to good use:

* Good writing skills and a clear, casual blogging style
* Proficiency with online search tools (Google, Lexis-Nexis)
* Political news junkie
* Proofreading/editing
* HTML
* PHP/MySQL
* Web/Graphic Design
* Previous experience managing a forum or message board
* Database administration and desktop support

Finance

Assist finance director in fundraising programs. Following up with donors, analyzing and tracking data, and other administrative support. Excellent opportunity to learn about fundraising, budgeting, and building a strong foundation of supporters through direct mail, phone, and e-mail.

Training Academy

DFA recognizes that the enormous enthusiasm of our grassroots is a powerful political force. To better harness the power of the grassroots, DFA has been organizing training weekends to teach people the skills needed to effectively organize and run campaigns in their communities. Training academy interns work with grassroots organizing teams on the ground to make sure these weekends run smoothly. Responsibilities include: connecting our trainers to the grassroots, editing the training manual, communicating with grassroots leaders in each training city, assisting on-site with the trainings whenever possible and working with the training coordinator to develop the program's curriculum.

If you are interested in interning with Democracy for America please contact:
Kyle Duggan
Democracy for America
PO Box 1717
Burlington, VT 05402
operations@democracyforamerica.com
phone: 802-651-3200 ext. 163
fax: 802-651-3299

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