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Political Organizer
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About the Texas Organizing Project (TOP): Founded in 2009, TOP has become a leading statewide organizing group in Texas, advancing racial and economic justice through community and electoral organizing. Our programs are anchored in the three largest metro regions of the state, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. We have a base of over 277,000 members and supporters who are reflective of Texass growing population people of color, low-moderate income families. Through on the ground organizing, grass-roots leader training, direct action, policy advocacy and electoral engagement we have made gains in policy solutions and public investments in criminal justice, neighborhood infrastructure, family sustaining jobs, affordable housing, community schools, health access and immigrant rights. TOP and its partner PACs have also run the largest independent grassroots electoral field operation in the state, running programs in four of the largest counties.
Job Description: TOPs culture is a highly collaborative environment that engages staff and members as full partners. Political Organizers are responsible for building out local electoral and political organizing strategies with TOP leaders and organizers that advance issue-based campaigns. This includes managing member endorsement processes, implementing member GOTV programs that deliver change for TOPs community base, and building and maintaining relationships with local elected officials and ally organizations in coordination with the issue-based campaign leaders/organizer teams. Core responsibilities include:
Bottom line member electoral engagement program:
? Managing our member campaign endorsement program providing technical assistance to members to help make the most informed decisions (win scenarios, candidate viability, election intel, candidate financials, election timelines, office responsibilities, etc.) and working with organizing staff and members to support them in developing endorsement criteria, developing questionnaires and conducting endorsement screenings, and setting member participation goals.
? Co-creating with leaders a member GOTV program and then managing and implementing the program (Examples include but are not limited to holding public events with endorsed candidates, designing volunteer voter engagement programs, etc.).
? Creating development opportunities for members: developing a power analysis how political power relates to winning our issue and policy campaigns, developing hard organizing skills, and developing specific electoral organizing skills: how to run the decision-making processes/endorsement process, how to run successful events, how to design GOTV programs, and building strategic relationships with allies, candidates and elected officials.
Paid GOTV efforts:
? Support the Electoral Strategy Coordinator in designing local electoral campaign and win plans.
? Move over to play a role in the GOTV program including but not limited to Trainer, Recruiter, Canvassers (This role would not be managing the program or staff).
? Participation in electoral organizing during election season on an as-needed basis, including canvassing/door-knocking, and phone-banking.
Other responsibilities:
? Organize events including committee meetings, community listening sessions, town halls, and political education events on at least a quarterly basis.
? Strategize, develop, coordinate, and execute digital outreach tactics that respond to the overall goals of the political department and organization at large.
? Maintaining a local political presence in the county representing the organization in local meetings with electeds and partners, as appropriate and in partnership with leaders of the appropriate issue campaign.
? Researching relevant offices and elections that impact our issue campaigns.
? Identifying ongoing opportunities to put our members in direct contact with elected decision makers to advance our issue organizing campaigns.
? Working with staff and members to integrate political strategy into their campaign efforts.
? Some legislative work may be required.
? Consistently track and input data into EveryAction database, training provided.
? Other duties as assigned.
? Participation in community organizing inflection moments that might require rapid response bread-and-butter organizing tactics like canvassing/door-knocking, phonebanking, etc.
Qualifications and competencies:
? Strong commitment to social, racial and economic justice.
? Minimum one year experience working in organizing or electoral spaces.
? One to two years organizing experience preferred.
? Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
? Ability to work well with all religious, cultural, ethnic and social groups.
? Ability to identify, recruit and develop community leaders.
? Experience running or managing small scale electoral programs a plus.
? Willingness to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends (flex scheduling available).
? Willingness to learn and grow within the TOP culture.
? Valid drivers license, with full time access to a vehicle.
? Computer competency Zoom, VAN (or other electoral database), Google Docs, Internet required.
Characteristics of the position:
? Regular travel.
? Willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.
? Some evening and weekend hours will be required with ramp up during election time.
? Position reports to TOP Statewide Political Director.
This position is within a bargaining unit that is represented by a union.
Salary: $55,000 $60,000 Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA, paid holidays including a summer break and a weeklong period of rejuvenation at the end of each calendar year, personal leave, parental leave, sick leave, and travel reimbursement.
#J-18808-LjbffrPolitical Manager
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Jon Ossoff for Senate is seeking a Political Manager to support the political team for the duration of the 2026 election cycle. The political department is responsible for maintaining meaningful relationships with elected officials, advocacy organizations, community groups, and grassroots leaders across Georgia. Our mission is to connect the values of this campaign to the people and institutions driving change in every corner of the state.
We work to ensure that Senator Ossoff’s message is present, even when he cannot be, by activating trusted surrogates, engaging coalition partners, elevating community voices, and creating opportunities for real connection. Whether we are casting a campaign commercial, staffing a local parade, showing support at a community event, or organizing a roundtable with community leaders, the Political Department ensures the campaign is seen, heard, and trusted where it matters most.
We are relationship builders, messengers, and organizers committed to helping this campaign meet the moment with integrity, reach, and impact. This position reports directly to the political director and requires relocation to the Atlanta, GA area.
Requirements
Core Responsibilities:
- Georgia ties required.
- Work with the Political Director and Deputy Political Directors to maintain relationships with leaders across Georgia including elected leaders, organizations, faith institutions, business owners, civic groups, and community stakeholders across Georgia.
- Coordinate with the Deputy Directors to support priority regions based on political targets, electoral needs, and coalition opportunities.
- Maintain relationships with validators, local surrogates, and endorsement targets.
- Support building events, roundtables, and listening sessions for key constituencies.
- Support the campaign’s broader voter contact efforts by activating grasstops networks and mobilizing institutional support.
- Track engagement, maintain stakeholder records, and ensure follow-up and relationship continuity.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in campaigns, advance, or event management role
- Strong political judgment and understanding of Georgia’s political landscape
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the campaign in high-trust, public-facing, and culturally sensitive spaces.
- Proven ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and institutional stakeholders.
- Ability to think strategically and translate campaign priorities into culturally relevant outreach plans.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Comfort with fast-paced environments and the ability to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a broader political team.
- Flexibility to attend events, meetings, and engagements on evenings and weekends as needed.
- Commitment to the campaign’s mission and to advancing equity, access, and representation.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience engaging and organizing within one or more of the following communities and constituencies in the State of Georgia: Women-led organizations, Labor movements, Youth, LGBTQ+ communities, Faith-based groups, Latino communities, Seniors, and AAPI communities.
Benefits
Compensation and Location
- $5500/monthly
- You must have the ability to travel throughout the state as necessary.
Benefits
This position will come with benefits, including dental, vision and health insurance.
Jon Ossoff for Senate is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to our mission. Jon Ossoff for Senate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, protected veterans, marital or familial status or responsibilities, parental status, domestic relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, criminal history status, genetic information, homeless status, matriculation, personal appearance, status as a victim or family member of victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.Political Warfare SME
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Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
SPA's NATO Allied Command Transformation Group, within JOID, provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage.
We have a near-term need for a Strategic Plans and Policy-Political Warfare SME to provide onsite support in Norfolk, VA.
ResponsibilitiesThe candidate will serve as Strategic Plans AND Policy (SPP) SME on Political Warfare as it relates to NATO, Russia, China, and state-sponsored Terrorism. Develop, coordinate, and advise on the implementations of NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept (NWCC), Warfare Development Agenda (WDA), Lines of Delivery focused on the NWCC timeline, and the political warfare challenges associated with Russia, China, and terrorism. Support SPP's Political-Military Affairs Constellation Group and related strategic initiatives, including SPP's NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis Training Education Centre (JATEC), project titled "Political-Military Strategy Development". Support strategy development by coordinating internal and external subject matter expertise on Russia and China support of designated projects ensuring alignment with HQ SACT Red Team, SHAPE J2 Red Team, NATO HQ entities, and relevant external entities. Conduct in-depth research and analysis on political warfare to support HQ SACT's Strategy Development Program of Work, Russia's Theory of Victory, military strategies, and doctrine. Provide specialized strategic, operational, and analytical support to SPP Strategy Policy and Analytics (SPA) Strategic Research Officer, offering insights and expertise to enhance the effectiveness research activities and outputs. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing PLP reports and strategic analyses to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet NATO standards.
QualificationsRequired:
- Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
- NATO Secret clearance or national equivalent.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (in English).
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
- 4+ years of experience, including demonstrated experience working with international teams.
- Experience working in a Strategic Headquarters dealing with complex issues.
- Demonstrated research experience related to the field or expertise: published work that demonstrates knowledge of regional political geopolitical, human, and economical issues.
- Experience in corporate, government, or academic environment in analysis concerning international relations security studies, or similar.
- Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
VP, Political Sales

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The Vice President of Political Sales will lead TelevisaUnivision's political advertising strategy across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. This role is responsible for positioning the company as the premier media partner for reaching U.S. Hispanic voters, driving revenue, and ensuring operational excellence.
ABOUT YOU:
The VP will collaborate with internal teams, rep firms, political consultants, and agencies to deliver integrated, advertising solutions that align with the evolving political landscape
YOUR DAY-DAY:
+ TelevisaUnivision resident political expert
+ Lead political efforts at a national, state, and local level
+ Position TelevisaUnivision as the undisputed leader in reaching the US Hispanic segment
+ Oversee all aspects of our political sales operation (compliance, pricing, traffic, credit & collections.)
+ Manage TelevisaUnivision Political Sales Team
+ Collaborate with consultants, rep firms and internal departments to achieve optimal results
+ Prospect, build and maintain relationships with the Campaigns, PACs & Pollsters
+ Prospect, build and maintain relationships at the Agency level
+ Continuously identify and capitalize on new opportunities according to political landscape & ad-spending trends
+ Successfully develop, negotiate & implement custom advertising solutions
+ Achieving fair participation in all active campaigns/races
+ Effectively manage inventory (dynamic pricing)
+ Networking. Active presence in political & other relevant forums
+ Maintain accurate records and provide regular reports
YOU HAVE:
+ Deep understanding of the political advertising landscape
+ A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role
+ Experience building and leading high performing teams
+ Command all aspects of a political sales operation (compliance, pricing, traffic, credit & collections.)
+ Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
+ Established relationships (PAC, Campaign, Agency)
+ Time Management Skills (ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment)
+ Broadcast & digital (streaming) sales experience
+ Strong negotiation skills
+ Strong Data background (audience segmentation)
+ Strategic planning (ability to craft multi-platform solutions)
+ knowledge of media buying workflows for linear, streaming & digital
+ Knowledge of industry platforms: Strata, Beeswax, Tunnl
+ Understanding of key industry data tools
Eligibility Requirements
+ Washington, DC based
+ Some traveling required
OUR BENEFITS: TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including Paid Time Off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, wellness and employee support programs, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life and other supplemental insurance options.
Salary Range: $226,000 - $250,000 + Bonus. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERTelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to ensuring a diverse workforce by providing broad outreach to all qualified applicants regarding job vacancies at the station. Organizations that regularly distribute information about employment opportunities to job seekers or provide employment referrals that wish to receive notices of our job vacancies may do so by contacting Human Resources.
Please apply to: is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
About TelevisaUnivision
TelevisaUnivision is the world's leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision's platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com .
Sobre TelevisaUnivision
TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com .
Political Military Analyst

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SOSi is seeking a Senior level Political-Military Analyst (Partner Support) to provide support on foreign Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) in support of U.S. counterproliferation efforts.
**Essential Job Duties**
+ Conduct all-source analytic production on foreign military, political, and security-related issues including, but not limited to, regional military capabilities, strategy, doctrine, operations, leadership intentions and decision-making, military leadership, defense and security policies, irregular warfare, civil-military relations, and defense relations with the U.S. and other countries.
**Minimum Requirements**
+ BA degree in relevant field.
+ 8 years of experience or a total of 12 years in lieu of a degree.
+ Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI and must be able to obtain CI Poly.
+ Arabic language proficiency at the DLPT 3 level with the ability to read and analyze technical documents, grey literature, and academic journals.
+ Proficient in conducting all-source analysis of foreign defense industrial programs,nfrastructure, and capabilities supporting a foreign country's ability to develop, equip,sustain, and employ its military forces across basic, strategic, and military industrial sectors.
+ Experience assessing the research, development, acquisition, test, evaluation and production of foreign weapon systems and equipment; their associated facilities and output levels, knowledge of emerging and enabling technologies; and supporting industrial supply networks from raw materials to finished weapon systems.
+ Experience conducting analysis including but is not limited to overall industrial organization, production processes, industrial control systems, design and surge capacities, cooperative arrangements with foreign defense industries and reliance on foreign technologies.
+ Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the related field activities required to meet mission requirements.
+ Demonstrates mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and pursue developments in academia or other fields that affect tradecraft methodology.
+ Demonstrates ability to define comprehensive, new, or unique research approaches that enable rigorous assessments to address and contribute to high-level tasks.
+ Demonstrates in-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management issues across organizational and intra-IC boundaries and clearly articulates key findings.
+ Demonstrates ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
+ Demonstrates ability to review analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions; routinely tests analytic rigor of analytic products.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ TS/SCI with a current CI Poly
**Work Environment**
+ Normal office conditions
+ On government site in Fort Belvoir, Virginia
**Working at SOSi**
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Political Affairs Internship
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further!
The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty.
With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries. Political Affairs Internship: The role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote internship. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.
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Responsibilities will include:
- Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
- Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your State/District/Constituency.
- Representing The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
- Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
- Mobilizing individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
- Speaking to groups, classes and organizations.
- Writing letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.
Experience: No prior experience is necessary, we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.
Details: This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.
Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.
Political Affairs Internship
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further!
The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty.
With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries. Political Affairs Internship: The role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote internship. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.
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Responsibilities will include:
- Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
- Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your State/District/Constituency.
- Representing The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
- Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
- Mobilizing individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
- Speaking to groups, classes and organizations.
- Writing letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.
Experience: No prior experience is necessary, we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.
Details: This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.
Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.
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Political Affairs Internship
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further!
The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty.
With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries. Political Affairs Internship: The role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote internship. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.
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Responsibilities will include:
- Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
- Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your State/District/Constituency.
- Representing The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
- Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
- Mobilizing individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
- Speaking to groups, classes and organizations.
- Writing letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.
Experience: No prior experience is necessary, we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.
Details: This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.
Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.
Political Affairs Internship
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further!
The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty.
With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries. Political Affairs Internship: The role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote internship. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.
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Responsibilities will include:
- Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
- Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your State/District/Constituency.
- Representing The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
- Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
- Mobilizing individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
- Speaking to groups, classes and organizations.
- Writing letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.
Experience: No prior experience is necessary, we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.
Details: This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.
Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.
Political Affairs Internship
Posted today
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further!
The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty.
With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries. Political Affairs Internship: The role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote internship. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.
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Responsibilities will include:
- Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
- Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your State/District/Constituency.
- Representing The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
- Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
- Mobilizing individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
- Speaking to groups, classes and organizations.
- Writing letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.
Experience: No prior experience is necessary, we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.
Details: This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.
Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.