Interested in politics and government? Matt McLaughlin, a longtime Somerville City Councilor, is running for Massachusetts State Senate in the Second Middlesex District, focused on keeping communities affordable for all residents. This fellowship provides practical hands-on experience in voter outreach and campaign operations in a highly competitive race. This is an entry level unpaid opportunity.
In this position you may:
Conduct door-to-door canvasses and speak with voters to get out the vote
Make phone calls and send texts in our outreach program to persuade voters to support Matt
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers
Organize and staff campaign events
Work with staffers to hit campaign-wide goals
Benefits:
Hands-on, staff-level experience working on a competitive political campaign
Development of political communication, organizing, and leadership skills
Incredible opportunity for resume building, college applications, and future employment
Letter of recommendation
What we are looking for:
Strong communication skills
Reliable team player
Creative and solution-oriented
Ability to dedicate a minimum of five hours per week to the campaign
Prior political experience is not required.