Political Affairs Programme

Overview

Join to apply for the Political Affairs Programme role at The Borgen Project
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The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to address global poverty. The national campaign aims to make poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. The organization has 20 years of experience in the advocacy space and supports selected bills benefit ting people in developing countries.

• 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 business, political and community events.
• Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
• Mobilizing individuals to contact their government members 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 GPA/background.

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

New programmes begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.