We are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting Gubernatorial campaign. In doing so we are looking to bring on several talented and enthusiastic interns in a number of meaningful campaign roles. If you would like to get some first hand political experience under your belt, and believe you have what it takes to work on a modern professional campaign, please apply today! Space is limited. Internships will be granted on a first come first served basis.
To apply email your resume and a short cover letter to bryan@shumlinforgovernor.com. Please include the title of the internship you are applying for in the subject line of your email (for example Communications Internship Application).
COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP:
Any campaign professional will tell you campaigns are all about developing, and driving home, a message. A campaign’s message builds it’s brand, attracts and persuades voters, and inspires them to vote. If you are a motivated self starter, and looking to gain experience carving out a narrative in a very competitive Gubernatorial campaign I encourage you to apply for our Communications Internship.
Communication Interns will…
1. Track Peter’s media hits
2. Draft targeted emails
3. Prepare issue and candidate contrast materials
4. Maintain and execute a message calendar
FINANCE INTERNSHIP:
Let’s face it, it takes money to run a political campaign. A lot of money. Fundraising is probably the most transferable skill on a political campaign. So if you are considering a career in fundraising for political campaigns, non-profits, or small businesses, I encourage you to check out what all the fuss is about. Apply for a Finance Internship today!
Our Finance Intern will…
1. Compile targeted lists of potential donors
2. Determine current and prospective donors giving capacity
3. Assist in managing Act Blue and NGP donor data bases
4. Facilitate follow up donor correspondence
FIELD ORGANIZER INTERNSHIP:
At its core every election is about Community. While a candidate’s bio and a campaign’s message play a role in developing a sense of community there is no substitute for neighbor to neighbor voter contact. The role of Field Organizer Interns on our campaign will be to work with our community leaders to plan and execute local field actions. They, themselves will be getting out in the field and practicing shoe leather politics. Are you outgoing, resourceful, and motivated to help elect Peter Shumlin? If so apply for a Field Organizer internship today.
Our Field Organizer Interns will…
1. Develop skills and relationships with community leaders
2. Plan and execute field actions
3. Manage volunteers
DATA INTERNSHIP:
Data is paramount when it comes to politics. In the modern campaign era the campaign that collects the most data, and manages it the best, wins. Data isn’t the future of political campaigns-it’s already a perquisite for running a professional modern political campaign. Are you a quick learn, and have no problem understanding data systems? Get a leg up on other young campaign professionals by signing up for a Data Internship today.
Data Interns will…
1. Survey data for potential primary voters
2. Develop targeted lists of persuadable voters
3. Manage Field and Finance data in our NGP database
NEW MEDIA INTERNSHIP:
Are you interested in the political process and have a knack for organizing your friends on Facebook? If so you have come to the right place. We are looking for a creative intern to put together a comprehensive new media strategy. Apply for New Media internship today!
Our New Media Intern will…
1. Increase Facebook and Twitter followings
2. Use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Ustream to deliver content to our supporters
3. Translate online participation to offline campaign actions
