About the internship:
Organizing Interns will be the face of the campaign, responsible for communicating Ingrid’s message directly to voters and recruiting volunteers to persuade and motivate supporters to vote in the Primary and General Elections.
Organizing Interns will gain invaluable experience and work directly with communities in Washington’s 5th Legislative District including Issaquah, Maple Valley, and Snoqualmie. Applicants should be committed to progressive values and be willing to put in the work to win.
In this position you will:
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● Conduct direct voter outreach through phone calls and text messages;
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● Recruit and train volunteers to meet voter contact goals;
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● Run direct voter contact events with volunteers over Zoom;
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● Assist with virtual Town Halls, House Parties and other events designed to persuade
voters and engage volunteers;
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● Help campaign coordinate with allied organizations, political stakeholders, surrogates
and endorsers
● Assist with social media outreach with opportunities to draft shareable graphics and other content if interested.
Top things we're looking for:
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● Strong commitment to Democratic politics and enthusiasm for electing progressives;
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● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
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● Enthusiasm for building meaningful relationships in the communities we’re organizing;
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● Goals-oriented and self-disciplined;
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● Willing to learn campaign technology including Google Sheets and Votebuilder;
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● Good sense of humor and ability to adapt quickly;
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● Ability to work independently and over virtual platforms;
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● Previous campaign experience is not required.
Ingrid Anderson for State Senate (D) is operating within the parameters of Governor Inslee’s “shelter in place” place rule, therefore this position will be remote for the foreseeable future. In the event the rule is lifted, additional responsibilities may include direct outreach to voters through door-knocking and training volunteers at in-person canvass events in the 5th LD.
This is a position reports directly to the Campaign Manager. Organizing Interns will commit 12 hours per week from now until the Primary Election. Internship credit may be available, depending on the requirements of the school. Please send a resume and a brief statement on why you are interested in this position to Shelby at shelby@ingridforstatesenate.com.
Ingrid Anderson for State Senate(D) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diverse life experiences and perspectives. People of all backgrounds, especially people of color, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. The campaign is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for all.