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We're currently looking to hire fellows and interns
The campaign is looking for fellows and interns to work with us in greater Grand Rapids. Fellows and interns will work inside a professionally run, fast-paced, fun, campaign. Those working on the campaign will also gain valuable hands-on experience and make great connections as they work closely with our team to implement our winning campaign strategy and keep this seat Blue.
Phil’s former fellows and interns have gone on to gain admission into elite colleges, attend graduate or law school, work for renewable energy non-profits, work at political design firms, work at environmentalist advocacy groups, work at lobbying firms in Washington DC, manage State House campaigns, enact policing and justice reforms, and more.
Interns:
Interns will gain hands-on experience in campaign strategy, field organizing, and special projects while building skills in communications, research, and strategy. The positions are unpaid, but interns will gain valuable work experience in an environment that gives them the responsibility and support to growth their skills.
Fellows:
Fellows will take on greater responsibility and time commitment than interns. Applicants should be willing to work at least hours per week, although our schedule is flexible. The fellowships have positions in which you will be paid fairly. Fellows will leave the campaign with a portfolio of work, a letter of reference, and the skills and experience to be employed on political campaigns and at governmental and non-profit organizations.
Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis with starting dates as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
Fellows and interns are integral parts of the campaign team. They will be trained, given important responsibilities, and held accountable for reaching goals. Everyone will be expected to work as part of a team. In addition to working on voter contact efforts – door-to-door canvassing, visibility at community events, and/or office work – fellows will have specific responsibilities in one of the following areas:
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Field: Assisting with absentee voter contact, yard sign organization, volunteer organization, data entry, community outreach, and visibility events, etc.
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Fundraising: Donor research, database management, pledge follow-up, thank you note organization, and event planning and execution.
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Communications and Policy: Website, email and social media organization, and research tasks.
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Office Assistant: Operations management, mailings, and various project management jobs.
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Social Media: Digital design, photography & videography, content creation, and social media management,.
Qualifications
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Applicants should have a dynamic personality, excellent verbal communication skills, solid organizational abilities and a strong work ethic.
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Applicants should be self-motivated and have a strong interest in political campaigns and a commitment to progressive values.
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No previous campaign experience is required.
How to Apply
Those interested in learning more about a position and interviewing with the team should send a resume and cover letter to team@philskaggs.com and fill out the Google Form linked here.
For any questions or inquiries, please contact us via email: team@philskaggs.com