Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Paid campaign internship, local state legislative contest

Paid Campaign Internship Opportunities

The Friends of Troy Kelley campaign is seeking dedicated students who want experience on an energetic and highly competitive political campaign. Representative Troy Kelley (D), a two-term state representative and small business owner, is running for re-election to the state House of Representatives in one of the most hotly contested districts in Washington State.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Interns will be trained in and responsible for:

* Field Operations – recruiting, training and organizing volunteers
* Get-out-the-vote efforts, including managing phone banks
* Voter registration and voter contact efforts
* Event planning

QUALIFICATIONS: Successful applicants will be self-motivated, hard working, able to work in a face-paced, performance driven environment and possess strong communication skills.

HOURS & PAY: 10-15 hours a week at the University Place office and surrounding area (i.e. Tacoma, Lakewood, Fircrest). The campaign operates 7 days a week, so scheduling is flexible. We will work with University of Puget Sound to ensure applicants receive either one unit of departmental credit or a stipend.

TO APPLY: Please contact Jordan Rash at jordan@troykelley.com or call 1-800-831-8397. For more information about Rep. Troy Kelley, please visit the campaign website – www.troykelley.com