Role: Communications Intern (CA)
Location: Remote within California
Start Date: February 1st – April 15th, 2024
Reports to: Operations & Development Manager
Details: This is a part-time internship (20 hours/week), starting Thursday, February 1st and ending Monday, April 15th
Essential functions: Common Cause California is seeking an intern to assist with and learn about our communications work. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a commitment to a fair and transparent democracy, and who is interested in learning more about government affairs and the legislative process.
Skills you will build and work you will be involved in
The intern will:
- Keep our members and the public engaged in our efforts to strengthen our democracy
- Create website and social media content, including blog posts, graphics, one-pagers, videos, or other content types
- Help manage social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Build skills in effective external outreach; learn about our key priorities to create a more accountable government in California
Qualifications
You will be a good fit for this internship if you have:
- A passion for learning about elections, government affairs, and the legislative process
- A desire and an ability to work in a non-partisan manner
- A willingness to build your organizational skills and attention to detail
- A willingness to build your writing and listening skills
- A willingness to learn new skills
Compensation: $17/hour for 20 hours per week for the duration of the internship
Classification: This position is classified as temporary and therefore not included in the union-represented collective bargaining unit.
To Apply: Please complete the application here by Friday, November 24, 2024. Note that you will be asked for your resume and a cover letter. If you are moved forward in the process, additional details about the interview process will be shared with you by the hiring team.
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.
About Common Cause
Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has more than 1.5 million members (about the population of New Hampshire) and supporters living in every Congressional district in the United States, and offices in 30 states around the country.