Democratic Party of Virginia HQ

Join the Democratic Party of Virginia as a paid, part-time intern! This is a unique opportunity to gain real-life experience in Democratic politics in the capital of the Commonwealth.

To apply for this position, submit your resume here.  

Interns with the Democratic Party of Virginia will gain experience with the functions of a state political party. This is a unique opportunity to gain real-life experience in Democratic politics.

This position is in person and based in Richmond, Virginia. Unfortunately, remote applicants will not be considered for this opportunity.

The position will be compensated on an hourly basis with a rate of $15/hr for 10-20 hrs per week. College credit will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Overview:

• Interns will be placed in departments and provide general staffing support to department heads.
• Specific job requirements vary based on the different departments within the Democratic Party of Virginia.
• Interns will be managed by those in their department.

Requirements:

• Compensation is $15 an hour; this is a part-time internship.
• Ideal candidates will have the desire to learn about the inner workings of a political campaign and a state political party.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week, with a maximum of 20 hours per week.
• The position is in-person based out of the Richmond Office of the Democratic Party of Virginia, remote applicants will not be considered.
  

Department Descriptions: 

Communications

• Social Media Management: Develop and schedule engaging posts for various platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) that align with our brand voice and objectives.
• Graphic Design: Create visually appealing graphics for social media, newsletters, and other digital channels using tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
• Content Creation: Write and edit compelling stories, blog posts, and updates that feature our volunteers, supporters, and organizational achievements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our communications team to ensure consistency in messaging and brand representation.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected]. 

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The DPVA is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DPVA is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DPVA will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.