Intern with The Dew Group
The Dew Group is looking for interns. There are multiple positions available.
Communications Intern
Job duties include:
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Primary responsibility for communications strategy implementation and generating press coverage for the campaign
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Occasionally serving as on the record spokesperson for the candidate
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Building and maintaining relationships with reporters (traditional and digital)
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Drafting copy for internal and external communications, including press releases, email blasts, and social media
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Pitching stories to media outlets
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Preparing talking points with the campaign team for interviews and press conferences.
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Planning and executing press conferences and other campaign events
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Maintaining the campaign’s online presence, including social media and websites
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
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Excellent, fast writer
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Proficiency with social media platforms
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Self-starter
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Some on the record experience
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1-3 years of experience in political, government or communications positions
Application Procedure:
Please send resume, cover letter and two professional references to Aisha.Dew@Gmail.com.
Field Intern
Job duties include:
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Contact volunteer prospects
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Organize volunteers to canvass or phone bank
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Provide logistic support for different volunteer and campaign activities
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Ensure canvass maps or phone bank lists are available for team
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Provide tally forms for all volunteers
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Manage and lead teams of canvassers into city centers and neighborhoods to reach out to new people
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Train and work with volunteers for phone bank and canvasses
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Manage data collected
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Assists with organizing volunteers for volunteer, political and fundraising events.
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
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Ability to maintain a flexible schedule that will include some evening and weekend work.
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Ability to take initiative, develop ideas and turn them into action.
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Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team in a fast‐paced, dynamic environment.
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Must be willing to work flexible hours, including many evenings and weekends
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Strong interpersonal communication skills
Application Procedure:
Please send resume, cover letter and two professional references to Aisha.Dew@Gmail.com.
Finance Intern
Job duties include:
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Work with team on upkeep and maintenance of campaign database, including donor information and prospective donor research
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Prep for candidate call time
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Help to organize and plan campaign events
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Ensuring event goals are met or exceeded
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Ability to work long, non-traditional hours as needed
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Applicant may be asked to perform other campaign-related activities
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
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Applicants must be highly organized and have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced campaign environment
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A true self-starter who is a detail-oriented team player
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Previous campaign experience preferred but not required
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
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Access to reliable transportation preferable
Application Procedure:
Please send resume, cover letter and two professional references to Aisha.Dew@Gmail.com.