The
New American Leaders Project (NALP) is the only national organization
specifically focused on preparing first- and second-generation
immigrants for civic leadership by equipping them with the skills and
knowledge to run successful campaigns for office. Nearly one in five
Americans are either immigrants or were born in the U.S. to at least
one immigrant parent. NALP is dedicated to cultivating the next
generation of new American leaders by expanding
the number of immigrants in leadership positions nationwide,
increasing voter participation in immigrant communities and allowing
immigrant voters more opportunities to engage with leaders who reflect
their unique experiences.
Position Description
NALP is seeking a Political Intern to join our programs team. Interns are responsible for assisting
in planning trainings nationally, conducting political and electoral
background research, recruiting community leaders to run for office,
and supporting NALP in alumni development. Internships also include
administrative tasks that relate to larger substantive projects.
The
internship will provide insight into immigrant electoral politics in
the United States, as well as the fundamental elements of running a
local campaign for public office. Interns will work with NALP's
Executive Director and senior staff, and will have opportunities to
participate in other aspects of NALP's work that align with his or her
interests.
Responsibilities
· Conduct political and electoral background research on target states
· Assist in identifying and recruiting community leaders nationwide to run for local office
· Attend events with NALP staff; and/or represent NALP at local conferences and forums
· Follow up with NALP event speakers, panelists, guests, etc.
· Assist with logistics coordination
· Keep track of events, tasks and follow up
· Organize NALP program documents
· Provide ongoing support to the program team
· Other activities, as needed
Qualifications and Skills
· Knowledge on the different levels of government
· Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
· Interpersonal
skills, including the ability to make calls to a wide variety of
people, from donors to local representatives, with comfort and
confidence
· Self-starter who happily takes initiative on individual projects, but also works well in cooperative decision-making settings
· Strong organizational/multi-tasking skills, detail oriented, and an ability to meet deadlines on time
· Demonstrated interest in immigrant rights and immigration
· Passionate about improving minority representation in all tiers of U.S. leadership
Preferred
· Familiarity with Google Drive and Dropbox
· Prior event planning experience
Benefits
While
this is an unpaid internship, we will provide a $500 stipend to cover
transportation costs. Class credit may also be arranged with your
college or university. As an intern, you will gain the experience and
skills necessary for working in the non-profit and political industry.
In addition to electoral politics you will also learn about immigrant
civic engagement and program coordination, and you will have an
opportunity to participate in other aspects of our work.
Time Commitment
A
minimum of 15 weeks and 15 hours per week is required. Occasional
evenings and weekends required. Scheduling is flexible based on
applicant's availability. The majority of internship activities will
take place at our office in New York City during office hours (9am-5pm,
Mon-Friday).
EMAIL cover letter and resume to info@newamericanleaders.org