Job Description
The political affairs intern will conduct substantive research on policies, elections, public opinion, and other political developments in the U.S. The intern will then offer brief summaries and reports to inform the next steps of RDI’s various education and grasstops advocacy campaigns. Specific responsibilities will include:
Researching a wide variety of topics related to liberal democracy, voting behaviors, and policy issues pertinent to RDI’s scope of activities
Writing clear & concise memos for consumption by staff members & the Board of Directors
Authoring high-quality articles and reports targeting RDI’s audience
Making recommendations for next steps and action items
Helping to source, plan, execute, & staff events from small roundtables to large conferences
Sitting in on meetings and producing accurate, professional notes and takeaways
Various other tasks and special projects
Qualifications
Exceptional undergraduates, graduate students, and recent grads are encouraged to apply
Detail-oriented to a fault
Advanced knowledge in political affairs & interested in promoting liberal democracy
Experience on Capitol Hill, a political campaign, or a non-profit working on issues related to current affairs strongly preferred.
Open-minded and willing to interact with those whom they may disagree with
Creative, organized, an excellent writer
Able to effectively communicate with co-workers and juggle multiple assignments at the same time
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
Experience with Customer Relationship Management and relevant online databases a plus
Additional Information
Interns will be based in NYC (barring special circumstances)
Our internships last 3-6 months. Interns can either work full time (40 hours/week) or part time (15-20 hours/week)
Hours are flexible and we are willing to work around your academic schedule
RDI will provide a modest stipend for full time interns and college credits to all interns if approved by their university programs
RDI will offer continuing education opportunities as well as access to members of the Board of Directors
Depending on performance and organizational needs, the internship could develop into a full-time paid position
An opportunity to work in an exciting start-up office with unlimited snacks, coffee, and other perks
PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR RESUME, A BRIEF COVER LETTER, AND SHORT (<500 WORDS) WRITING SAMPLE ON A SOCIAL OR POLITICAL TOPIC AS ONE DOCUMENT UNDER THE "ATTACH RESUME" OPTION. Please also indicate your desired hours per week and start date in your cover letter. Only complete applications will be reviewed. The Renew Democracy Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.