DESCRIPTION

Interns will take part in all aspects of running a successful campaign: fundraising, ballot access, research, campaign visibility, communications, and get out the vote efforts throughout New York State. Interns can also expect to build or enhance skills doing original research from primary sources; using online tools such as blogs, twitter, youtube and facebook; learning digital photography, video, graphic design and publishing; as well as learning new ways to use Microsoft Office and Google Docs.

All interns will be challenged with an optional final project to come up with a new idea, research the idea, create a policy position based on the idea, and propose it for integration into the initiatives platform.

Joining our team will offer you the opportunity to gain one-on-one mentoring and hands-on learning in a small group setting. Our informal program also includes field trips, social activities and lunches with elected officials and experts in public policy, politics and reform.

WHAT OUR INTERNS HAVE TO SAY

Christine Seo JD/MBA, Fordham University 2011 Christine with New Volunteers “I acquired a variety of skills that were immediately useful to me and that will stay with me throughout my career.  I also gained the first-hand experience working in politics that enables one to richly perceive the political process for a lifetime.”	Phil Hoffman Tufts University 2014 Phil with City Councilman Dan Gardonick “I was surprised at how much responsibility I got; I was able to be involved in everything the organization did.”
Marc Rider JD Candidate, SUNY Buffalo Law School 2012 Marc says no to Pedro Espada “One day I was riding a horse for a parody of an Old Spice commercial, and the next I was drafting a bill proposal and legal memorandum on redistricting reform.”	Lovis Nelson-Williams Urban Policy Graduate Student, The New School University 2011 Lovis Meets City Council Speaker Christine Quinn “I enjoyed filming my piece on why I am a New Roosevelt at Kingsbridge Armory. People were walking by and staring at us but it was fun and important to have my voice heard.”
Jesse Towsen Brown University 2012 Jesse Canvassing on Fordham Road in the Bronx “Last summer, I worked to promote human rights, justice, and accountability in Eastern Europe. This summer I decided to do the same for my own home by bringing those values to Albany with New Roosevelt Initiative.”	NRI Interns with Regina Calcaterra on Weekend Retreat in Southampton

ACTIVITIES

• Tour of City Hall. Read about it.
• Brown Bag Lunches with Influential People in New York Politics. Summer guests included Jeffrey Wice, Jay Kaplowitz, and Benjamin Geyerhahn.
• Meeting with City Council Member. Read about it.
• Weekend Retreat in Southampton. Read about it.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This will be an unpaid Fall Internship and applicants should attempt to secure academic credit. Interns must commit to working at least twelve hours a week during the semester and twenty hours a week over the summer, with preference given to candidates who can work more hours.

Positions are open immediately and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please send resumes and cover letters by electronic mail to Internship@NewRooseveltInitiative.com.

The New Roosevelt Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strictly complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.