Manny Rutinel for Congress: Summer Fellowship

LOCATION

Thornton, CO, 80206

SALARY

$1250 - $1250 (One Time Payment (Contractor))

COMPANY

Manny Rutinel for Congress

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Intern

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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APPLY BY

June 8, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manny Rutinel for Congress seeks motivated college students or recent graduates to contribute to our field and direct voter contact operations while learning more about working on Democratic campaigns in Colorado’s most competitive Congressional district.

 

Time commitment: 40 hours a week, June  8th-June 30th

Stipend: $1,250 stipend to help cover expenses + primary win bonus 

Location: In person, Colorado's 8th Congressional District

As an intern, you will work to complement campaign staff efforts to conduct voter outreach, organizing initiatives, and other activities critical to advancing the campaign’s goals. The internship is designed to provide education about working on political campaigns, including hands-on training, and is scheduled to work around your academic calendar.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Phone banking

  • Door-to-door canvassing (this will be a large part of your role)

  • Staffing campaign events

  • Building community relationships

  • Representing the campaign across the district

 

WHAT YOU'LL GET OUT OF IT

  • Mentorship and training from campaign staff

  • Networking with experienced political operatives

  • Meaningful impact on your local community

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Over the age of 18

  • Passionate about civic engagement

  • Friendly and outgoing

  • Organized and reliable

  • Able to work in person in CO's 8th District

  • Driver's license and transportation