Become an Intern

These are unpaid positions; interns may be able to earn class credit for completing the internship. The exact start date, end date, duration, and hours of availability are flexible depending on the needs of the intern. A minimum of two days and 10 hours per week is expected. Interns do not necessarily have to be studying politics, and students in different courses of study are encouraged to apply.

Please send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this internship and in which department you are interested in working. Also include a one page resume and list three references. (If you are applying for the Communications Internship, you must submit a 250 word writing sample.) Submit the documents to Greg Haffner at gregh@wa-democrats.org. If you cannot provide the information requested, this does not eliminate you from being an intern. Contact Greg with your questions or concerns.

Organization: Washington State Democratic Central Committee (WSDCC)
Contact: Greg Haffner, Party Affairs Coordinator
Physical Address: 615 - 2nd Ave., Suite 580, Seattle, WA 98194
Mailing Address: PO Box 4027, Seattle, WA 98194
Phone: (206) 583-0664
Fax: (206) 583-0301
E-mail: gregh@wa-democrats.org
Office Hours: 9am - 6pm

Departments at the Washington State Democrats

1) DEVELOPMENT/EVENT PLANNING

• Assist with planning event details
• Research and correspond with donors and elected officials
• Track event attendees
• Design and produce materials for events
• Communicate with party leaders and volunteers
• Maintain party donor database

2) NEW MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS

 

The New Media department is looking for online communication, video, and graphic design interns.

• Online Communication intern: write content for our website, use website tools and some HTML to update website content, compile news clips, maintain or manage presence on social networking sites. Previous website work or knowledge of HTML is helpful but not required.
• Video: contribute significantly to all stages in the creation of videos, work with New Media Director on video ideas, shoot video footage, edit videos. Video production equipment and software preferred.
• Graphic design: create graphics for State Party online and print publications

3) TECHNOLOGY/DATA MANAGEMENT

• Support the election of Democrats through the management of our campaign software and voter databases
• Provide IT support
• Train democratic campaigns and organizations in the effective use of technology
• Develop professional experience in any of the following areas: SQL Database

4) PARTY AFFAIRS/GRASSROOTS

• Work with local party leaders to ensure effective communication between the State Party and local party organizations
• Research and correspond with party leaders, precinct committee officers and volunteers
• Work with our volunteer organizers and field staff to recruit volunteers through a web database
• Help ensure the smooth functioning of the State Party office