Internship with Congressional Campaign Exploratory Committee— Only 4 spots left! Redding attorney James Villarreal is currently exploring a run for Congress as a Democrat in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District and is seeking interns. Duties and responsibilities are described below. If you’re interested, send your resume to Colleen Osborne at colleen@runfor.us with the subject line “Villarreal Internship.” Current undergraduates can apply for college credit through their schools. In this exploratory phase, James will be consulted by Run for America (RFA), a citizen-powered movement to disrupt politics and reinvigorate government. RFA strategically recruits, trains, and works to elect a new generation of leaders to Congress who are committed to a solutions-first, future-focused, and innovative approach to tackling our major national challenges. With cutting-edge campaigns, we aim to prove that we can run campaigns that we are proud of, and win. Students interested in political work should look at the list of skills and tasks required of this internship. If this isn’t the opportunity for you, we encourage you to circulate it to someone you think would be interested. Villarreal for Arizona –Internship Opportunities Internship Job Description:
Intern will be working on behalf of James Villarreal for Congress.
Intern will work in office setting providing assistance in one of the following departments: 1) fundraising, 2) constituency group organizing, 3) neighborhood event planning and 4) field operations. Responsibilities will vary according to what department intern is placed in. Event Team Intern Duties:
As an intern with the constituency staff, your duties may include, but is not limited to, the following:
Research varying organizations within each constituency group and creating a list of these groups with key contact names and phone numbers
Attend meetings with constituency group leaders and taking notes at meetings for group leaders
Call out to individuals within different constituency groups about upcoming events that may interest a particular group where Lisa Borders will be in attendance
Attend events organized by outreach team and constituency group leaders
Make phone calls a day before an event to verify all information
Detail oriented and ability to compile information from multiple sources into one source
Understanding of and ability to apply local, state and federal requirements for political activity disclosure and reporting
Ability to make phone calls for various fundraising activities on behalf of campaign
Field Operations Team Intern Duties:
As an intern with the field operations staff, your duties may include, but is not limited to, the following:
Serve as a critical and valued member of the Field Operations team
Attend weekly Outreach Team meeting to help plan & strategize weekly and weekend events on behalf of the Borders for Atlanta campaign
Work in the field office and support with essential campaign efforts such as phone banking, door-to-door canvassing and volunteer recruitment
Support Neighborhood Coordinators with organizing campaign events and various activities around the city of Atlanta to promote the Borders for Atlanta campaign
Work in conjunction with the advance team when necessary to staff campaign events & neighborhood parties
Attend neighborhood association & NPU-meetings on behalf of campaign as needed
Assist field street team with distribution of campaign materials (flyers, yard signs, palm cards, etc.) as needed at various events and programs
Additional Knowledge & Skills:
College student and/or college graduate interested in politics or gaining campaign experience; previous campaign experience preferred but not required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel, google docs, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint
Organized and quick learner
Integrity within a professional environment Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask independently and demonstrate sound judgment
Proven organizational, research and analytical skills
Ability to work and contribute in a highly collaborative, team environment
Understanding of political and legislative processes
Proven success in a small department with wide-ranging responsibilities
Ability to reflect and demonstrate integrity, customer-centered, accountability, respect and excellence
Democrats and Independents are welcome to apply
Education Requirements: High School graduate and currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate college program. Must have a strong interest in politics with relevant coursework or equivalent work experience. Contact:
All interested applicants please forward your resume to Colleen Osborne at colleen@runfor.us with subject line “Villarreal Internship.” If you are interested in a specific internship please specify which internship you are applying for.