Summer Political Internship
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning April 1st and continuing until May 25th.
A premier U.S. Senate campaign is looking for interns to assist the campaign beginning June 1st and ending August 31st. The internship is an excellent educational opportunity for those interested in learning more about politics and the inner workings of political campaigns. Individuals who have participated in political campaigns as well as those who are seeking their first experience in politics are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates will enjoy these benefits:
- Interns will receive assistance securing college credit or outside grants
- A flexible work schedule of 15-20 hours a week
- Extensive networking and leadership development opportunities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conducting research
- Reaching out to supporters
- Staffing local events
- Assisting staff with long-term projects
Successful candidates will have:
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Proven organizational capability and keen attention to detail
- An ability to produce high quality work within tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully relate to voters and volunteers
- Possession of a cell phone and laptop. Some positions require access to reliable transportation
No previous campaign experience is necessary, all are welcome to apply. Interested candidates should send a resume to WesternDemResumes@gmail.com with “Internship” as the subject line. Additionally, please include brief responses (maximum 100 words) to the following questions: 1. Why do you want to work on a political campaign? 2. What are your future career plans? 3. Are you planning on applying for school credit or outside grants? 4. What is your relationship to Colorado? Finally, please rank your preferred departments in your initial email.
The Fellowship/Internship is a nonemployment position. Hickenlooper for Colorado is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and provides internships on an equal opportunity basis. Interns are required to sign disclosure agreements before starting work. Hickenlooper for Colorado will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
This document is subject to revision based on the evolving nature of Covid-19. Candidates will be informed of changes to the program in a timely manner.
Placement Requests and Office Descriptions
The number of internships in each department is limited, and we cannot guarantee your top choice. However, placement will be based on your experiences, academic background and future vocational plans as much as possible.
Finance: The Finance team is responsible for raising the funds necessary to run the campaign. Interns will be expected to conduct donor research and outreach, plan/staff fundraising events and assist with data entry. Ideal candidates will have a keen attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
Field: The Field team is responsible for “get out the vote” efforts and direct voter contact. Interns will be asked to conduct volunteer outreach, staff events, engage in voter outreach and act as liaisons to a wide variety of politically active groups. Ideal candidates will have strong management and interpersonal skills.
Political: The Political team is responsible for working with politically active groups and organizations across the state. Interns in this position will work to recruit attendees to political events, staff events and conduct research into activist groups, legislators and democratic county parties in Colorado.