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. College credit will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

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

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: 

Finance

• Event Planning: Contribute to the detailed planning, coordination, and successful execution of fundraising events.
• Donor outreach: Assist with reaching out to both existing and potential new donors through various communication channels to build and maintain strong relationships. 
• Donor Research: Conduct research using online resources to identify and evaluate potential new donors.
• Assist with Thank You Notes: Provide support in drafting and sending thank you notes to donors.

Political

• Assist with preparation for Quarterly Steering and Central Committee meetings.
• Maintain and update internal and external party contact lists.
• Help track data, maintain records, and support organizational systems for the Political Department.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and local committees as needed.
• Conduct research and draft political talking points as needed.
• Perform administrative and strategic tasks as assigned.

Training

• Training Content: The Training Intern will assist in developing training materials & resources, including slide presentations and one-pagers.
• Training Outreach: The Training Intern will assist with direct contact to committee chairs and executive board members to schedule trainings and gather information on training needs.
• Training Delivery: Training interns may assist with virtual or in-person trainings delivered by the Deputy Training Director.
• Proficiency in Canva and Google Slides preferred.
• Classroom experience or experience training and public speaking.
• Experience volunteering on Democratic campaigns and/or with Democratic committees is beneficial.
• Ideal candidates will want 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.

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.