Congresswoman Jayapal is seeking passionate interns to join the resistance as assistants to her field office staff. Interns will gain firsthand experience working on a dynamic field campaign with deep roots in community organizing. Interested applicants should see below for position description and contact info@pramilaforcongress.com before May 15th for the summer session. Applications are being accepted right now for spring interns who may subsequently have leadership positions throughout the summer.
Field Intern
Position Description
Pramila for Congress is seeking passionate undergraduate students, or high school students with applicable references, to
assist with organizing, voter engagement and resistance-building efforts in Washington’s 7th Congressional District. Field
Interns will work closely with the campaign Field Organizers to execute a district-wide organizing strategy.
Responsibilities
● Assist the Pramila for Congress Field Organizers in day-to-day campaign operations and strategic planning
● Carry out essential functions of the campaign field program, including recruiting volunteers, leading canvasses and
phone banks and digital organizing
● Help Field Organizers plan and execute days of action, rallies, press events, canvasses, and phone banks focused on
key issues and progressive candidates
● Conduct campus outreach through class wraps, organizational pitches and tabling
● Promote positive experience for volunteers and activists
Benefits & Details
● Benefits
○ Learn about progressive political campaign work, community organizing, relationship building, leadership
development and database management
○ Gain national congressional campaign experience, professional references and a network of progressive
community advocates
○ Academic credit eligible (student must provide paperwork)
● Hours: 10-15 hours per week commitment, including weekends and evenings
● Duration: Pramila for Congress will be organizing through November 2018. Opportunities for seasonal internships
available.
Desired Qualities & Qualifications
● Interest in community and electoral organizing tactics
● Interest in data-driven, goal oriented campaigning and use of online voter databases
● Highly responsible, professional and organizational skills
● Be able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced campaign environment
● Have a “Si Se Puede” attitude and a commitment to changing the world
Contact
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to info@pramilaforcongress.com with the subject line “Field
Intern”. Accepting applications on a rolling basis beginning immediately, with priority applications for summer interns
submitted by May 15th.