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About this role
This part-time internship is a hybrid role located in Hawaii and will be 13 hours per week. You will report to the Vice President, States.
Common Cause is seeking interns to work with our Hawaii team relating to voting and elections, redistricting, and democracy reform. Interns 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:
- Support advocacy and policy research on AVR and FIC initiatives
- Assist with outreach and education on Democracy Dollars programs
- Create and schedule social media content to promote campaigns
- Track engagement and help expand digital reach
- Draft emails, talking points, and action alerts for supporters
- Support coalition meetings and community events
Qualifications:
- 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
You will be a good fit for this internship if you have:
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.