Summer Organizing Fellowships
Do you have a passion for helping people?
Brass Tactics is a grassroots advocacy firm specializing in developing and managing issue and electoral campaigns. We work closely with national organizations, corporate partners, and state and local governments on a variety of progressive issues.
The 2016 Summer Organizing Fellowship Program will be based in our Washington DC office, and may include travel opportunities. The fellowship is designed to not only provide an introduction to and experience in organizing, but also program analysis, research, and more.
Fellowships are either 25 hours per week (with a $300 per month stipend) or 40 hours per week (with a $600 per month stipend), as well as college credit if requested. Fellows will be supervised and report to a Brass Tactics manager, but also have chance to work with all members of the Brass Tactics staff.
· Responsibilities: Support staff in creating and executing grassroots organizing campaigns
· Use program data and metrics to produce analysis of work
· Track and capture press clips from grassroots actions
· Conduct research of candidates, organizations, and more
· Perform voter contact activities as needed
· Administrative duties on occasional request
Qualifications:
· Current college student enrolled in a bachelor degree program or recent graduate with bachelor's degree
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Computer proficiency must include Word, and conducting internet research
· Experience with Excel and Google Docs is preferred
· Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-moving, team-oriented environment
Fellowships are either 25 (with a $300 per month stipend) or 40 (with a $600 per month stipend) hours per week, and preference is for availability from the beginning of June to mid-August. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter via e-mail to jobs@brasstactics.org with "BT Fellows Program" in the subject line. Cover letters should explain your interest in a fellowship with Brass Tactics, what you hope to gain from the experience, as well as if you would prefer to work 25 or 40 hours per week.
Brass Tactics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages a welcoming and diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and the LGBTQ community.
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