The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is seeking a Research Intern to assist with candidate research, monitoring news, and supporting the Research Team to promote Democratic governors' agendas, win elections, and hold Republicans accountable.
Requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.;
- Proficiency with other web tools such as Google Docs;
Responsibilities
- Assist in the drafting of research memos on Republican candidates and governors to hold them accountable for their policies and actions;
- Assist in the drafting of state specific issue memos for use in campaigns or with stakeholders;
- Assist in media monitoring and the compilation of news articles pertaining to the political landscape of governors and gubernatorial candidates;
- Assist with transcriptions of media appearances of Republican governors and candidates for use in campaign communications;
- Help with other special projects, assignments, and tasks as assigned by the Research Associates, Analysts, or other members of the Research Team.
Other
- Excellent punctuality and attendance;
- Good, professional verbal and written communication skills;
- Good and consistent attention to detail;
- Ability to cooperate and effectively communicate with a diverse staff and other interns;
- Ability to ask appropriate questions to gather information to complete a task on time and up to expectations;
- Strong commitment to the principles of the Democratic Party;
- Strong interest in current events and national/state/local campaigns and politics;
- For Spring terms, remote and/or hybrid availability for a minimum of 18 hours per week is required
- Applicants should submit a resume and 1-2 paragraphs on why you want to work as an Intern at the DGA and how you anticipate a DGA internship will benefit your career.
- Please include a draft work schedule at the end of your 1-2 paragraphs.
- No calls or emails, please.
