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Internship
Offered By
Lilly and Company
Job Location
Austin
Job Location (Other)
Austin, Dallas, Houston
Salary
Paid
If "Paid", provide rate
$15/hr
Job Description
This internship allows students an opportunity to gain direct knowledge of how a political campaigns and political committees function at all levels of government. Many interns have used their experience to further their interests and careers in public service, government, as well as in the legal community. In the office, interns’ duties include communicating with elected officials, candidates, donors and constituents on the phone and in the office to support their political campaign. Interns duties include researching topics and gathering information for staff members and assisting staff with administrative tasks throughout the office, including answering phones, making calls, data entry, filing and prepping for staff travel and campaign events. The more initiative an intern demonstrates, the more responsibilities he or she will be given. Internships are available in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. While an intern is expected to complete a full semester (or summer), we are very flexible in scheduling around academic affairs. District interns are expected to work 15-20 hours per week (or more if requested), with schedules being arranged based on academic availability during the day/week. Essential Job Responsibilities: -Assist President, Directors, and Account Executives with various fundraising, grassroots, and consulting projects. -Administrative duties include answering phones, filing, and other inter-office tasks. -Data-entry and database management. -Interaction and opportunities to work on both legislative and political agendas. -Event planning and facilitation. -Opportunity to interact and aid multiple statewide and Congressional elected officials and their campaigns.
Application Instructions
Email pallavi@lillyandcompany.com your resume.
Contact Information
pallavi@lillyandcompany.com
Type of Internship
Political Campaigns
Posted By
Pallavi Kumar
Post Date
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Expiration Date
Saturday, March 1, 2025