Political Affairs Internship Part-Time in - Remote - Political Team; Georgina

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 supported the passage of numerous bills that have benefited close to 500 million people in developing countries.

The role focuses on making poverty a priority of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. This is a part‑time, 12‑hour 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 are looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPA or background.

Details: This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.

Start Date: Recent programs begin every month. You choose the month you wish to start.