Political Affairs Programme

Political Affairs Programme

Join to apply for the Political Affairs Programme role at The Borgen Project
. This part‑time (12 hours per week, 12‑week) remote programme focuses on making poverty a priority in U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.

With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills that have benefited close to 500 million people in developing countries.

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; creating a personal fundraising campaign and meeting 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
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No prior experience is necessary. We’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of GPA/background.

Details
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This is an unpaid programme, although college credit is available.

Start Date
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New programmes begin every month; you choose the month you wish to start.

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