California Internship

This part-time internship is located in California and will be 10–20 hours per week. You will report to the Senior Manager, Operations & Development.  The internship will run from June 1-August 15.    Common Cause is seeking interns to work with our California team relating to voting and elections, redistricting, and democracy reform. In this role you will assist with advocacy campaigns, grassroots engagement, research, policy development, communications, and/or member outreach and events. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a commitment to a fair and transparent democracy, and who is interested in learning more about government affairs and the legislative process.    

Skills you will build and work you will be involved in:

• Supporting voter education efforts on campuses and at community events 
• Preparing and delivering testimony on bills during the legislative session
• Tracking legislation and drafting policy summaries and write-ups  
• Preparing social media content and digital advocacy materials 
• Supporting the leadership development program and engaging with participants  
• Assisting with the planning and execution of Lobby Day and other advocacy events  

Qualifications:

You will be a good fit for this internship if you have:  

• A passion for learning about elections, organizing, and the legislative process 
•  A desire and an ability to work in a non-partisan manner  
•  A willingness to build your organizational skills and attention to detail 
•  A willingness to build your writing and listening skills 
• A willingness to learn new skills  

 

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.  

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country.