Monday, April 5, 2010

Democracy Matters Internship

CARE ABOUT DEMOCRACY?

Want a job that lets you make a difference?
Work on your campus as a PAID INTERN


Democracy Matters - a non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to giving students a voice in pro-democracy issues - is offering paid part-time internships during the academic year from September through May. Democracy Matters interns:

Learn the skills of political organizing for social change…Create a Democracy Matters chapter on your campus…Build coalitions of student activists on campus...Organize teach-ins on money in politics...Run workshops in local high schools...Receive training and year-round mentoring from experienced DM staff…Coordinate with other colleges in sponsoring reform legislation...Lobby and educate elected officials about campaign finance reform...Run petition drives and door-to-door canvasses to educate students on the issue of money in politics.

Democracy Matters provides undergraduate interns with a stipend of $500 per semester, professional support, a wide range of materials, funding for campus activities, and opportunities to participate in regional and national conferences.

Applicants should have a commitment to social change and some organizing experience. No expertise in campaign finance reform is required.
We offer one internship on each campus and welcome applications from your students (email to joanm@democracymatters.org.) Applications should include a resume and a cover letter explaining why they would like to participate in the Democracy Matters program. More information is available on our website at www.democracymatters.org.


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