Political Affairs Internship

OverviewAre you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! 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 worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefited close to 500 million people in developing countries.Program DetailsPolitical Affairs Internship: The role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote internship. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.ResponsibilitiesLeading 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.QualificationsExperience: No prior experience is necessary, we're looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.DetailsThis is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available. The position can be worked remotely from any of the following countries: U.S., U.K., Canada, France or Australia.Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.J-18808-Ljbffr