Undergraduate: Newsletter
March 27th, 2007
Progressive Campaign Job Opportunities For graduating seniors
"The people of this country, not special interest big money, should be the source of all political power."
Senator Paul Wellstone
Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI), a national firm specializing in building grassroots support for progressive causes, political candidates, public interest campaigns, and non-profit fundraising operations is coming to Penn State to interview potential staff for their upcoming campaigns! Students who are interested should apply directly to:
WE WILL BE HOLDING AN INFORMATION SESSION WHEN
WE COME TO CAMPUS:
Time: Mar 28, 2007, 6:30 PM - Mar 28, 2007, 8:00 PM
Location: Thomas - 125
We are currently hiring graduating seniors to staff for our ongoing effort to work for progressive public policy and to help build the Democratic base for the 2008 Presidential election. With the new Democratic majority, there is tremendous opportunity for true progressive change in America. The positions we are hiring for will afford new staff the opportunity to impact the world around them while learning invaluable skills. Our campaign staff is trained on all aspects of running a grassroots campaign – from recruiting, training, and managing staff/volunteers to overseeing the finances associated with running a local campaign office. Grassroots Campaigns’ current and past clients include MoveOn.org, the Democratic National Committee, the ACLU, and the League of Conservation Voters. We are hiring for the following positions:
Position: Citizen Outreach Director
Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors manage our grassroots fundraising offices, and have bottom-line responsibility for local campaign operations. Job responsibilities center on recruiting, training, managing and motivating a staff of 6 - 25 paid canvassers. Directors canvass two to three days per week, working with staff in the field and meeting personal fundraising requirements. Directors are also responsible for administrative duties related to fundraising, including budget management, income tracking, and paying expenses.
Position: Field Organizer
Field Organizers work in key Congressional districts around the country. They work on a combination of issue campaigns and electoral campaigns, organizing and mobilizing constituents in a district with the objective of turning the district blue in '08. Field Organizers learn to recruit and manage volunteers, work with the media, do coalition outreach, generate grassroots support, fundraise, and do direct advocacy with elected officials on the local, state, and national levels.
FOR ALL POSITIONS:
Qualifications:
Sound communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and a strong desire for political change are essential. We are looking for people who have a strong leadership background, and who are ready to take on a lot of responsibility. Previous field organizing or canvass experience is a plus, but not an absolute pre-requisite.
Expectations:
Minimum commitment of one year for canvass directors, two years for field organizers. Campaign hours.
Salary/Benefits:
Annual salary begins at $24,000 and increases commensurate with experience. Staff may opt into our health care plan.
Locations:
Nationwide, ask recruiter for more details.
To apply for these positions you should e-mail your Cover Letter and Resume to Matt Drexler at: mdrexler@grassrootscampaigns.com or you can apply online via the Career Center. For more information contact: Matt Drexler mdrexler@grassrootscampaigns.com 857-928-5131
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Fall 2007 Capital Semester
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, the Capital Semester is an academic internship program held in Washington, D.C. for undergraduates interested in public policy, economics and international affairs.
The program combines hands-on professional experience for 30 hours a week with a challenging academic experience at Georgetown University. This semester includes:
- Internships – Competitive political and public policy placements
- Classes – Up to 12 credit hours in economics and political science from Georgetown University
- Housing – Furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
- Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top foreign policy and economics experts
- Site Briefings – At the U.S. House of Representatives, the White House and State Department.
- Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
- Networking – Interaction with other student leaders from around the world
- Scholarships – Over half of all students receive full or partial funding based on merit and financial need
To ensure priority admissions and scholarship consideration for your students, please nominate top candidates online at www.dcinternships.org/nominate, and encourage students to apply by the early application deadline of April 15, 2007. Please also consider linking to our website, www.dcinternships.org/cs, and e-mailing this to your students. We are also sending you a brochure, which you should receive in the mail next week. To request additional brochures, please go to www.dcinterships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp.
Fall 2007 semester will be held from September 3 to December 15. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until July 1, and our early deadline for 5% off the price of tuition is April 15. Priority is given to early applicants and nominated students.
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The Capital Semester on Political Journalism.
The Capital Semester on Political Journalism is an academic internship program held in Washington, D.C. for undergraduates interested in careers in journalism, PR, communication or politics.
The program combines hands-on professional experience for 30 hours a week with a challenging academic experience at Georgetown University. This semester includes:
- Internships – Intern with major media organizations in print, broadcast and PR
- Academic Classes – Receive up to 12 credit hours from Georgetown University
- Housing – Live in furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of DC
- Guest Lectures – Hear from prominent journalists on a wide variety of issues
- Site Briefings – Attend private briefings at Washington's places of power
- Leadership Development – Learn leadership and career building activities
- Scholarships – Generous scholarships are available based on both merit and need
To ensure priority admissions and scholarship consideration for your students, please nominate top candidates online at www.dcinternships.org/nominate, and encourage students to apply by the early application deadline of April 15, 2007. To request a brochure, please go to www.dcinterships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp.
The Fall semester will be held from September 3 to December 15, 2007. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until July 1, and our early deadline for 5% off the price of tuition is April 15. Priority is given to early applicants and nominated students.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at jdimos@tfas.org or 800-741-6964.
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Internship in Senator Wozniak's Philipsburg Office
Duties are too diverse to list all of them, so the following is a summary of some of things this would involve:
- Processing information for constituents who want the Pennsylvania of Department Transportation services, such as:
- Renewing auto registrations online and via Harrisburg
- Renewing Driver services online and via Harrisburg
- Dealing with all types of requests concerning the Dept. of Transportation.
- Helping constituents solve problems with any state agency and some private businesses.
Handling phone requests, walk-in requests, letter, email and any referrals. - Make sure that all state materials are displayed, copied and accounted for so they are available for the public, which includes ordering, copying and keeping an inventory.
- Setting up appointments for the Senator. Handling invitations to events etc. on the Senator’s behalf. Writing recommendation letters and letters concerning issues and concerns.
- Handling Non-Civil and Civil- Service applications for employment. Helping constituents learn more about these opportunities with online help, resumes etc.
- Sometimes it is necessary to set up meetings to resolve problems, someone may need to attend along with or on behalf of the office.
This is not a paid internship, but may receive credits.
Persons interested in interning at State Senator John Wozniak’s Office, located at 22 North Front Street, Philipsburg, Pa. 16866. Lois Moore - State Senator John Wozniak's Philipsburg District Office (814) 342-5920
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Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI), a national firm specializing in building grassroots support for progressive causes, political candidates, public interest campaigns, and non-profit fundraising operations. We are currently hiring graduating seniors to staff for our ongoing effort to work for progressive public policy and to help build the Democratic base for the 2008 Presidential election. With the new Democratic majority, there is tremendous opportunity for true progressive change in America. The positions we are hiring for will afford new staff the opportunity to impact the world around them while learning invaluable skills. Our campaign staff is trained on all aspects of running a grassroots campaign – from recruiting, training, and managing staff/volunteers to overseeing the finances associated with running a local campaign office. Grassroots Campaigns’ current and past clients include MoveOn.org, the Democratic National Committee, the ACLU, and the League of Conservation Voters.
Campus Visit: March 28th, at 6:30pm, Information Session – 125 Thomas
Contact: Matt Drexler, Field Organiz, 857-928-5131, mdrexler@grassrootscampaigns.com
Position: Citizen Outreach Director
Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors manage our grassroots fundraising offices, and have bottom-line responsibility for local campaign operations. Job responsibilities center on recruiting, training, managing and motivating a staff of 6 - 25 paid canvassers. Directors canvass two to three days per week, working with staff in the field and meeting personal fundraising requirements. Directors are also responsible for administrative duties related to fundraising, including budget management, income tracking, and paying expenses.
Position: Field Organizer
Field Organizers work in key Congressional districts around the country. They work on a combination of issue campaigns and electoral campaigns, organizing and mobilizing constituents in a district with the objective of turning the district blue in '08. Field Organizers learn to recruit and manage volunteers, work with the media, do coalition outreach, generate grassroots support, fundraise, and do direct advocacy with elected officials on the local, state, and national levels.
For all positions:
Qualifications:
Sound communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and desire for political change are essential. Previous field organizing or canvass management experience is a plus, but not an absolute pre-requisite, although prior leadership experience is critical.
Expectations:
Minimum commitment of one year for canvass directors, two years for field organizers. Campaign hours.
Salary/Benefits:
Annual salary begins at $24,000 and increases commensurate with experience. Staff may opt into our health care plan.
Locations:
Nationwide