Operations Internship

What does an RPT internship look like? Interns are a vital part of daily activities at the RPT headquarters in downtown Austin. The Party thrives on the assistance of self-motivated, diligent, responsible young people who volunteer their time in exchange for learning Party process, honing office skills, and gaining valuable political experience. Interns work with staff on projects such as engagement, communications, fundraising, data, polling, policy implementation, event planning, and community outreach. Many receive college credit for their work (check with your college). What is expected of an RPT intern? As an intern, you will be expected to show up at the office for regular shifts, as planned with your supervisor. Our regular office hours are 8:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday, and morning and afternoon shifts are available. Weekend and evening events may be scheduled occasionally but are not mandatory for interns. Most interns work from 15-25 hours a week, and we are happy to accommodate school/work schedules. All RPT staff and interns are expected to provide support to our SREC members and Republican County Chairs and to promote and advance the Party platform and core beliefs. We will also expect you to be self-motivated and responsible in following through on assigned tasks. These tasks will vary depending on our needs and also depending on where you have been assigned. All interns will take shifts answering phones, and all are expected to participate in data entry and phone calling projects. Interns may be assigned mostly to specific departments, such as Communications, Press/Media, Operations, Accounting, Election Administration, etc. Duties can include working with social media, engagement projects, incoming mail, writing/drafting, and more. We will also provide mini-lectures and opportunities for you to learn more about process and to advance your skillset