Political Affairs Internship Job at The Borgen Project, Edinburgh, IN

a3ZLcTNsZDJEZWJ1T0xSSmdTeUV4ZEduMVE9PQ==
  • The Borgen Project
  • Edinburgh, IN

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

RidgeLine Direct Inc.

Amazon DSP - Driver Helper - RidgeLine Direct Inc. Job at RidgeLine Direct Inc.

 ...Direct Inc. is looking for reliable Delivery Driver Helpers to assist our drivers with delivering packages to customers. We are an Amazon DSP dedicated to providing excellent delivery experiences to our customers while maintaining a safe work environment Location:... 

Planet Group

CMO Quality Engineer Job at Planet Group

 ...The Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) Quality Specialist position will ensure quality in the day to day activities of the manufacturing organizations of our electro mechanical devices. It will ensure products meets established quality standards throughout the manufacturing... 

Martin Brower

Warehouse Order Selector Job at Martin Brower

Responsibilities: Pay Progression - increase to $26.45 at 6 months. Schedule: Currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd Shifts | Must be able to work both shifts(Will be placed on the shift needed most and can expect to stay on this shift for at least 6 months) Position...

Geode Health

Outpatient opportunity with no call and opportunity to work remote 2 days Job at Geode Health

 ...just a job . Why Geode?&##129300; Work-Life Balance: No nights, weekends, or...  ...128222; Hybrid Flexibility: Work from home 12 days/week&##127968; Collaborative Care...  ..., TMS, and Spravato&##128165; Flexible Schedules: 5x8s, 4x10s, or 32-hour options&##12819... 

Mercy Flight Central

Helicopter Pilot at Mercy Flight Central Job at Mercy Flight Central

 ...standards shared by the company to ensure smooth operation Licenses, Certificates, and Qualifications ~ Commercial rotorcraft-helicopter certificate and instrument-helicopter rating ~2,000 total flight hours or 1,500 total flight hours with recent and specific...