Political Affairs Internship Job at The Borgen Project, Cardiff, AL

SGdPQWlmclRxL0x2bXVQT2J1R2xCQllja0E9PQ==
  • The Borgen Project
  • Cardiff, AL

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

Part time, Internship,

Similar Jobs

Cornerstone School

School Secretary Job at Cornerstone School

 ...Cornerstone Mandarin Immersion Program is looking for good fit profession to joining our growing community. The School Secretary plays a vital role in the smooth operation of the school, providing administrative support to the principal, staff, students, and parents... 

Bastrop Chamber of Commerce.

Executive Director - Family Crisis Center Job at Bastrop Chamber of Commerce.

 ...Crisis Center is seeking an Executive Director to lead our team of 60 staff and oversee programs that support survivors of domestic and sexual violence across Bastrop, Colorado, Fayette, and Lee Counties. This is a key leadership position responsible for the overall... 

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Import/Export Specialist II Job at Thermo Fisher Scientific

 ...and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, international trade laws, and Thermo Fishers internal...  ..., SOPs, and controls; ensure accurate import classification of pharmaceutical products...  ...GTC) database; collaborate with shipping, export, and logistics teams to handle FTZ... 

Boston Medical Center

Executive Director Finance Hospital Job at Boston Medical Center

 ...POSITION SUMMARY: The Executive Director of Finance serves as the Head of Finance for the Hospital, providing strategic financial...  ...coordination and collaboration with Finance Shared Services and Corporate FP&A, oversees the implementation and development of the... 

Rich Products Corporation

Carvel Route Sales Representative (Lavergne,TN) Job at Rich Products Corporation

 ...Richs, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and...  ...foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Richs is a global leader with a focus on...