This comes from an alum, Nic Van Putten, who runs a campaign consulting organization in town, Progressive Strategies NW. A good way to find out more about running local campaigns if that is something you're considering down the road, and/or if you want to get your feet wet in the world of local politics.
Position Information:
Part-time unpaid internship
Sharon Benson for Pierce County Council #4 (Democrat)
10-15 hours per week
March 1st through May 18th
Description:
The intern will act as the campaign manager during the spring semester. Responsibilities will include managing the campaign calendar, organizing fundraising events, assisting the candidate with other fundraising efforts, organizing volunteers for doorbelling and phonebanking, and assisting in data entry. The work will be split between the campaign office in Tacoma and the intern’s home or dorm. No previous campaign experience is required. We are able to work with the student and university if the intern is seeking course credit for the position. To apply, please send a resume to Nic@ProgressiveStrategiesNW.com.
