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ProgressiveCongress.org is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on strengthening the Congressional Progressive Caucus through  convening critical discussions and bringing key policy ideas and expertise across Congressional boundaries, with a focus on peace and global security; energy independence and environmental sustainability; civil rights, civil liberties, and human rights; public health; education; and economic opportunity.

We are a small organization looking to fill an unpaid fellowship to work on our Immigration Program. This fellow will work with policy experts, progressive organizations, and Hill staff to develop and share ideas and information. The successful candidate will also assist with developing our database of progressive issues, people, and organizations at ProgressiveMap.com. This is a great opportunity to build valuable connections within the progressive community and with Hill staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

·         Assist in developing connections between the progressive movement and Congress

·         Attend meetings and briefings

·         Help with research and writing projects

·         Assist with new media, including our ProgressiveMap.com wiki

·         Help coordinate meetings and events

·         Provide administrative support to the office

Requirements:

·         A demonstrated interest in government, public policy, politics, or a related field

·         A strong record of academic achievement

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills

·         Ability to work independently

·         Familiarity with new social media tools (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, etc.) desired

·         Familiarity with economic issues and principles desired

·         Dedication to progressive values and ideas

Fellows are regularly given charge of their own tasks and we are looking for self-starters who are not afraid to take initiative.

We are located within two blocks of the Capitol South Metro and within walking distance of Union Station.

How to Apply:

Please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Allison McGuire at allison@progressivecongress.org. Please put Immigration Program Fellow in the subject line and indicate the number of hours and days of the week you are available to work.

League of Conservation Voters

The League of Conservation Voters is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to focus on securing major gifts in support of the LCV family of organizations including LCV (a 501(c)4 organization), LCV Victory Fund (a federal 527 organization), LCV Action Fund (a federal political action committee) and LCV Education Fund (a 501(c)3 organization).  LCV has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan to dramatically increase the number of mid-range donors ($1,000 to $25,000) across the country. The Major Gifts Officer is a key member of the Major Gift Team and the Development Division, supporting the critical work of the high-paced division, which plays an integral role in the organization’s growth and functioning.

This position is based in Washington, DC, however the location is negotiable for the right candidate. 

Major Gifts Officer:

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment and stewardship of major gifts ($1,000+) for LCV, LCVEF, LCV Action Fund, and LCV Victory Fund. In addition, the MGO will work with our state league partners to raise funds jointly from both national and state league donors and major donor prospects as part of a collaborative fundraising structure.

The Major Gifts Officer will work with the Senior Vice President of Development, other members of the Major Gift Team, and the Director of Collaborative Fundraising to help prepare an annual major gifts fundraising plan that includes solicitation of donors for LCV’s various entities and joint solicitation of donors with the state leagues.  The MGO will be responsible for maintaining a specific portfolio of individual major donors, select foundation funders, and prospects. 

Responsibilities:

·         Work in concert with the SVP of Development to develop and implement an annual major donor cultivation and solicitation action plan, including methods of identifying new donors and implementing solicitation and stewardship strategies for current and prospective donors.

·         Manage a defined major donor portfolio that includes current, lapsed and prospective donors as well as joint state league donors.  Responsibilities include: visit and trip management; donor outreach; and facilitation of donor requests for materials and information.

·         Perform major gift solicitations via face-to-face asks, personal letters, and phone calls.  Depending on the states in the MGO’s portfolio, some of these solicitations will be conducted with the state league.

·         Conduct research on donors and prospects, develop donor profiles and briefing documents, and maintain and manage database profiles for portfolio of donors.

·         Work with LCV’s development, communications, and program staff, along with state league partners, to develop compelling materials and scripts to maximize fundraising results.

·         Work with LCV/LCVEF board and state league partner boards to help gain access to donors and prospects and to expand relationships with donors and prospects in region. 

·         Work with state league partners to steward and cultivate joint major donors.

·         Work with state league partners to plan and oversee joint major donor fundraising special events in their region, including possible candidate bundling events for Give Green, a project of LCV Action Fund.

·         Serve as a training resource and mentor to state league development staff and state leagues boards as appropriate.

·         Assist in the implementation of strategies to upgrade and convert mail responsive donors to become major donors.

·         Ensure portfolio records are current with all necessary and pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into database in a timely manner.

·         Help to identify planned giving prospects.

·         Prepare regular major gifts reports for the SVP of Development for inclusion in development division reports to the Boards of Directors and the President.

·         Participate in Major Gift Team planning meetings and trainings, fundraising and organizational strategic planning meetings, as well as regular development, message, and program meetings.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·         College degree required                       

·         5+ years of development experience with a strong background and proven success in individual major gift fundraising required

·         Issue advocacy and/or political fundraising experience strongly preferred

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills required

·         Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

·         Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines

·         Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

·         Expert interpersonal skills, energetic, and self-motivated

·         Travel required

To Apply:  Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@lcv.org with "MGO" in the subject line, or mail to League of Conservation Voters, Attn: Human Resources, 1920 L Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. No phone calls please.

Fall Internship Position with Democratic Consulting Firm

The Baughman Company, a leading Democratic direct mail strategy firm that has helped win elections for Democrats at all levels of office, is seeking a hardworking intern to assist in the upcoming campaign cycle in its Washington, DC office. The position will work closely with the firm’s Washington Director and duties will include research, data work, and other tasks related to the 2010 elections.

Candidate must be self-motivated, extremely detail oriented, and have the ability to work independently as necessary. Past campaign or political experience is a plus. This is a great, hands-on learning experience for political science students or recent college graduates looking to work in political strategy or on future campaigns.  

This is an unpaid position and interested parties should be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week. We will be interviewing candidates as we receive qualified applicants. To apply, please email resumes with a cover letter to kmullen@baughmancompany.com. 

HELP The DCCC Keep The House Blue This November

The DCCC Is Looking For Volunteers To Contact Voters  For Our Candidates

Who:          You

When:        Evenings 5-9 PM

Where:       Democratic National HQ-430 South Capital Street SE, DC

If you want to help out, please RSVP to:

Makese Motley

motley@dccc.org

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Or come by to Democratic Headquarters at 430 S. Capitol Street (entrance on Ivy Street)

Intern for Front Line Congressional Race in Maryland

Interns needed for a Front Line 2010 Congressional Race for a Blue Dog mid-Atlantic candidate.  This will be a great learning opportunity, in a fast paced targeted race for someone excited to learn about all facets of a campaign.

This person must be a self starter, well organized, efficient, and have computer knowledge.  Experience with NGP and/or Voter Activation Network (VAN) desirable but not required. Advanced excel knowledge is useful but can be taught. No previous campaign experience required but preference will be given to those who have interned/volunteered for a campaign.  A positive attitude, good time management skills, and willingness to learn and be part of a team is a must.  Applicants should be energetic, innovative and motivated by the prospect of a fierce campaign. The position will require being primarily located in the Eastern Shore Congressional District.  Housing in the district can be provided, however applicant must have a car.

Internship Description:

Included but not limited to:

- Data entry and maintaining data integrity
- Executing voter contact through phone banking and canvassing
- Conducting outreach to grassroots activists and organizations
- Implementing the field plan
- Running a voter registration drive 

- Volunteer recruitment and overseeing volunteers in phone banking, assembly line process, etc.

- Working with the finance director to execute the finance plan logistics, including donor research

- Event building, staffing, and advanced preparation

- Being a team player and engaging in all aspects of the campaign as the rest of the team does

What you are getting:

- A significant leadership role on a top-tiered congressional campaign.
- The opportunity to learn and practice the team-based model of campaigning

- Training in National Geographic & Political Software (NGP) and Voter Action Network (VAN)

- Extensive training in team building, voter contact, voter persuasion, and Get Out The Vote.
- Autonomy, with the opportunity to manage large areas, build and direct volunteer teams, and make critical decisions.

Please email resume with lap top and car status, and available start date to bluedogeasternshore@gmail.com

American Association for Justice Internships

The mission of the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) is to promote a fair and effective justice system, and to support the work of attorneys in their efforts to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests. AAJ’s membership is primarily composed of plaintiffs’ attorneys.

Duties:
The intern will work within the Political Outreach and Development Department which is responsible for all association fundraising programs, as well as political and PAC projects.  Our association fundraising program, Leaders Forum, makes up a large percent of AAJ’s annual budget and is a key program at AAJ.  In addition to Leaders Forum, the department also works on several projects for pro-civil-justice candidates and AAJ PAC, one of the top ten largest PACs. The intern will work with the department to coordinate and execute fundraising meetings/events, assist with data entry and management, update donor information, and perform administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
A successful candidate will be a self-starter with a strong interest in politics and government affairs. Strong communications skills, both written and oral, are needed. In addition, candidates must be comfortable making phone calls and engaging with members on a regular basis. The ability to complete assignments on deadline, to utilize research tools, and Microsoft Excel proficiency are also required.

Please send resume and availability to outreach@justice.org, Subject: Internship.

Duration: Semester based up to 20 hours per week

Compensation: Unpaid Internship

Location: 777 6^th St NW (Gallery Place Chinatown Metro Stop)

BlueGreen Alliance Policy and Partnership Internship

The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) is an innovative national partnership of the United Steelworkers, Sierra Club, Communications Workers of America, Service Employees International Union, Natural Resources Defense Council, Laborers’ International Union of North America, Utility Workers Union of America, American Federation of Teachers, the Amalgamated Transit Union, the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association and United Auto Workers – representing nearly nine million people in pursuit of good jobs, a clean environment and a green economy. More information about the BGA and our positions can be found at www.bluegreenalliance.org.

DESCRIPTION

The Policy and Partnership intern will assist BGA’s Deputy Director and the Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships.  The focus will be on BlueGreen Alliance as a whole and will concentrate around coalition building, working with union partners to expand international work and researching and developing materials to enhance new and existing projects.  In addition, all BGA interns are asked to participate in administrative work as needed; however, the overall nature of the internship is highly substantive, focusing around specific projects as determined by the applicant and supervisor. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong research, writing and computer skills are necessary. Hill experience/familiarity a plus. Prior study and/or interest in the environment, international trade, globalization, economics, law/pre-law, labor movement and/or social justice desirable, as well as an awareness of current events. Familiarity with office procedures and scheduling/logistics is helpful. Applicants fluent in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply.

CAPABILITIES

 The ideal candidate will be organized and willing to learn; he or she will perform well under the pressure of deadlines with an ability to work independently while adapting to rapidly changing situations.

EXPECTATIONS

The internship can be full- or part-time; please communicate your weekly availability in your cover letter. 

COMPENSATION

All internships are UNPAID, though academic credit can be arranged.

TO APPLY

Please send a resume, cover letter and brief writing sample to ashleyh@bluegreenalliance.org (title e-mail “BGA DC Policy and Partnership Internship”). No phone calls please.

BlueGreen Alliance Legislative Internship

The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) is an innovative national partnership of the United Steelworkers, Sierra Club, Communications Workers of America, Service Employees International Union, Natural Resources Defense Council, Laborers’ International Union of North America, Utility Workers Union of America, American Federation of Teachers, the Amalgamated Transit Union, the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association and United Auto Workers – representing nearly nine million people in pursuit of good jobs, a clean environment and a green economy. More information about the BGA and our positions can be found at www.bluegreenalliance.org.

DESCRIPTION

The legislative intern will assist the four-person BGA Legislative team with lobbying efforts and material development (generally around climate change and transportation efforts). In addition, all interns are asked to participate in administrative work as needed; however, the overall nature of the internship is highly substantive, focusing around specific projects as determined by the applicant and supervisor. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong research, writing and computer skills are necessary. Hill experience/familiarity a plus. Prior study and/or interest in the environment, international trade, globalization, economics, law/pre-law, labor movement and/or social justice desirable, as well as an awareness of current events. Familiarity with office procedures and scheduling/logistics is helpful. Applicants fluent in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply.

CAPABILITIES

 The ideal candidate will be organized and willing to learn; he or she will perform well under the pressure of deadlines with an ability to work independently while adapting to rapidly changing situations.

EXPECTATIONS

The internship can be full- or part-time; please communicate your weekly availability in your cover letter. 

COMPENSATION

All internships are UNPAID, though academic credit can be arranged.

TO APPLY

Please send a resume, cover letter and brief writing sample to ashleyh@bluegreenalliance.org (title e-mail “BGA DC Legislative Internship”). No phone calls please.