Shannon for D1
Job Description- Paid Internship
Are you interested in learning how political campaigns are run? If so, this is the position for you! Shannon Braddock is running for Seattle City Council in District 1, West Seattle and South Park. Shannon’s campaign is seeking campaign Interns. This is a paid internship, $15 dollars an hour. This position is perfect for students looking to positively impact the future of Seattle. Interns will learn about political campaigns and gain knowledge of voter data software NGP/VAN (used by nearly every Democratic campaign in America), event management, information tracking, and day-to-day campaign operations.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Have a strong interest in local politics and the political process;
- Critical and strategic thinking skills;
- Ability to work as a team player and independently;
- Strong interpersonal communication skills;
Interns will directly support the Campaign Manager with various tasks. Specific duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting the Campaign Manager in the recruitment and retention of a volunteer workforce, both over the phone and in-person;
- Participating in daily voter contact activities such as phone banking and door-to-door canvassing;
- Collecting, organizing and data-entering all materials related to voter contact activities;
- Ability to work with local partners to find resources in the community and a willingness to ask for help from others;
- Edit campaign materials;
- Assist in building and managing volunteer and community outreach events;
Individuals applying for this position must be able to commit to 10 – 20 hours per week of campaign activity. If interested please contact Peter Hansen at PeterHansen90@gmail.com. When applying, please attach current resume.