Intern - All Departments

Offered By: 
Annie's List
Job Location: 
Austin
Salary: 
Paid
If "Paid", provide rate: 
$100/week
Job Description: 
Annie’s List is a political action committee whose vision is to achieve equality for women by changing the face of power in Texas. We do this by recruiting, training, supporting and electing pro-choice women who are dedicated to advancing the self-determination, health, safety and financial security of Texas women and their families. Annie's List promotes a progressive agenda that: - Protects access to a full range of sexual and reproductive health care for all women. - Provides affordable and accessible health care for all Texas families. - Advances the inclusion and protection of marginalized and disenfranchised Texans in all aspects of public life. - Creates equitable economic opportunities, wages and working conditions for women. - Prevents violence against women and children and assists survivors. - Supports high quality and accessible public education for all children, pre-K through college. Strong candidates have a demonstrated commitment to Annie’s List mission and values, relevant work experience, strong writing skills, comfort using google platforms and the energy/flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment. Interns work in Annie’s List offices located north of UT Campus and have some opportunities to travel with staff to events around the state. If needed, our staff can also work with students to gain course credit. All Annie’s List interns work to support our mission through one of our four departments: Programs, Development, Communications, and Political. We encourage you to apply for the department that fits your talents and interests, but will also consider your for other departments based on our current needs. Programs Department: learn how to plan and deliver meaningful support to candidates and their staff. - Help identify strategic training locations and local partners - Assist in recruiting attendees for candidate trainings - Plan event logistics and contribute to delivery and evaluation of trainings - Help with tasks for other departments as needed Communications Department: learn how to build a political brand, develop engaging content and support fundraising and events. - Assist in tracking press relevant to Annie’s List candidates and issues - Monitor media for Annie’s List media mentions - Research and draft copy for social media content, emails, press releases and website -Help with tasks for other departments as needed Development (fundraising) Department: learn how to research, engage and thank political donors in support of your mission. - Support fundraising event preparation and delivery - Conduct donor research and update database and spreadsheets - Prepare mailings and solicitations - Help with tasks for other departments as needed Political Department: learn how to research for political races and give candidates the support they need to win. - Reach out to potential supporters for Annie’s List candidates - Learn software pertinent to progressive campaigns (NGP & VAN) - Conduct political research - Help with tasks for other departments as needed
Application Instructions: 
To apply, please email a one page resume and cover letter in PDF format explaining your interest in Annie’s List and your preferred department to Ana Harris at ana@annieslist.com. The deadline to apply is Monday, August 12th by 11:59 PM CST.
Experience Required: 
Preferred
Contact Information: 
Program Manager, Ana Harris, ana@annieslist.com Please note: We are specifically interested in Juniors and Seniors, but encourage all years to apply. Interns are required to work at least 10 hours/week.
Type of Internship: 
Non-Profit
Posted By: 
Ana Harris
Expiration Date: 
Tuesday, August 13, 2019