Political Affairs Internship Job at The Borgen Project, Portsmouth, VA

TkZVNjhoNHR3Q3dJTE91OXRwQU5xMGFnTkE9PQ==
  • The Borgen Project
  • Portsmouth, VA

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further!

The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty.

With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Political Affairs Internship: The role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote internship. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.
.
Responsibilities will include:

  • Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
  • Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your State/District/Constituency.
  • Representing The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
  • Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
  • Mobilizing individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
  • Speaking to groups, classes and organizations.
  • Writing letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.


Experience:
No prior experience is necessary, we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.

Details:
This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.

Start Date:
New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.

Job Tags

Remote job, Part time,

Similar Jobs

TD Bank

Audit Manager II (AIC) Financial Crimes -Insider Risk Job at TD Bank

 ...questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role. Line Of Business Audit Job Description The Audit Manager is accountable for overseeing the planning and execution for audits covering discrete... 

Entertainment Benefits Group

Quality Assurance Analyst II Job at Entertainment Benefits Group

 ...that will provide automated and manual software testing and quality assurance. The purpose of automated software testing and quality assurance...  ...team environment. ** This position is primarily WFH / Remote but all candidates must be located in Florida and able to travel... 

PM2CM

Junior Project Controls Specialist - Scheduler Job at PM2CM

 ...PM2CM, Inc., (Project Management to Construction Management) is a professional services company dedicated to providing Program and Project Management...  ...Los Angeles, CA We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Project Controls Specialist - Scheduler to join our dynamic team... 

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Cashier Job at Five Guys Burgers and Fries

 ...Description Five Guys is a family owned and operated franchise restaurant group that focuses on serving high quality burgers and fries...  ...recently voted #1 burger in Zagats 2010 fast food survey. Cashier A restaurant cashier operates a cash register, communicates... 

Cordial Health

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Jamestown Job at Cordial Health

 ...Cordial Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner to join our team. We are a leading healthcare...  ...individuals. Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments of elderly patients in nursing...