Joshua Cole’s campaign in Virginia’s 65th House of Delegates District (Cole for VA) in Fredericksburg is seeking a dedicated and passionate Summer Interns for its field team. Field Interns will be a critical part of the team that re-elects Joshua Cole to represent Fredericksburg’s HD-65, one of the most competitive seats in the Commonwealth. Interns will gain a behind-the-scenes view of a highly competitive state legislative political campaign, a baseline knowledge of the skills used in field programming, event planning, voter outreach, and data management, as well as new professional development opportunities building toward a future career in politics.
The Summer Internship with the Cole for VA Field Team is a part-time, paid internship from July 29th through September 15th. The campaign is based in Fredericksburg, VA. Summer Interns will be required to work limited in-person hours. Summer Interns will report directly to the Political Director. Interns will receive a $1,000 stipend and can receive academic credit for participation.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Conducting direct voter contact through door knocking, phone calls, textbanking, trainings, and community events
Performing data entry, research projects, and learning about current events and issues throughout the district
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to participate in direct voter contact to build a sustainable field operation
Assisting with event planning, recruitment, and on-location set-up and staffing
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to discuss political issues and convey the stakes of the election with voters from a wide range of backgrounds
Ability to work in a competitive, fast-paced campaign environment
Proactive problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet strict deadlines
Enthusiasm for government, public policy, political campaigns, and electing Democrats
The ability to work limited in-person hours to assist with local events and other tasks
Previous experience with political campaigns (volunteering, internships, etc) is a plus, but is certainly not a requirement
10-15 hours of weekly availability