Overview

The primary mission of the Democratic Party of Georgia (DPG) is to provide support to Democratic candidates at every level of government, from municipal and county offices to U.S. Senate and the White House.  

The Executive Internship is designed to train applicants to work in several departments within a political environment.  It is a well-rounded experience intended to prepare applicants for future leadership opportunities with a political party or campaigns.  It is a chance for applicants to grow professionally while supporting the causes and beliefs of the Democratic Party. 

These internship opportunities will increase applicant's political perspective, garner college credit (where applicable) and provide merit based promotions and incentives.  Executive Internship is non-paid for all applicants.  However they can lead to paid and non-paid positions (conventions, meetings, special events) within the State Party or a local campaign.    

Job Descriptions

Executive Interns are trained in all disciplines and rotate within each department for 2-3 days at a time. Interns are required to work a minimum of 15 in-office hours per week. 

All Interns will be responsible for:

• Answer and return phone calls
• Check voicemail and return phone calls
• Greet and assist visitors as they arrive
• Distribute mail
• Assist with constituency outreach
• Assemble written materials
• Organize files and folders
• Maintain all common areas

Executive Internship Positions (by Department)

Communication Intern

• Assemble written materials
• Assist with press releases and copy writing
• Follow current bills
• Perform research (internal)

Data Management Intern

• Provide basic tech support
• Set up work stations
• Maintain phone operations
• Provide basic tech support for VoteBuilder users
• Develop precinct targets
• Assemble call and walk list

Field Intern  

• Aid Grassroots Georgia Office
• Assemble written materials
• Create resource guides and training manuals
• Conduct voter outreach and response
• Direct mass mailings
• Participate in special elections

Finance Intern

• Maintain and de-dupe online fundraising database
• Prospect for potential donors
• Pull campaign finance reports
• Conduct voter outreach
• Direct mass mailings

Operations Intern

• Assemble written material
• Conduct voter outreach and response
• Direct mass mailings
• Return phone calls
• Update calendars
• Write letters and correspondents
• Assist with Event Planning

Political Intern

• Follow current bills
• Research and maintain targeted information
• Source information from academic databases
• Track news stories
• Perform research (internal)
• Direct mass mailings

*All interns are required to assist other interns as needed.

*There will be a two hour training session provided for all Executive Interns.

Attire

Business Casual

Skills

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite, Windows and MS Office Application

*Lexis Nexus, Academic Host, NGP, Google Applications and Vote Builder experience preferred but not required.

Attributes

Consistently Produces   Creative      Critical Thinker         Discreet                      Eager to Learn     Independent Worker           Organized                             Professional Demeanor    Positive Attitude   Reliable    Self Starter     Team Player

How to Apply

If you posses the above skills and attributes, please contact Kelli Persons at kelli@georgiademocrat.org [1] for an application.  Deadline for applications is September 2, 2008.  Intern Orientation will take place on September 6^th and regular internship hours will begin September 8, 2008