We’re hiring summer organizing fellows!
The “Resistance Summer” program is a partnership with the Democratic National Committee designed to bolster state parties and invest in local organizing projects. This will increase our capacity to elect Democrats up-and-down the ballot in 2018 and beyond. More information here: resistsummer.com
Full description below for this paid summer organizing fellowship – please share this with your networks and encourage talented people to apply!
Summer Fellowship (Paid)
The Nevada State Democratic Party is seeking to hire top-quality summer organizing fellows to join our “Resistance Summer” program. This paid fellowship program requires 20-25 hours of work each week and involves executing a plan to recruit volunteers and engage Nevada Democrats.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Building and managing volunteer canvasses and phone banks
- Volunteer recruitment
- Planning and managing training events
- Voter registration
- Identifying volunteers to take on precinct leadership roles
- Training volunteers one-on-one and in groups
- Outreach to key constituency groups, Democratic clubs and organizations
Required skills:
- Experience working for or volunteering on political campaigns
- Enthusiasm for Democratic politics
- Maintaining a positive attitude
- Great time management and organizational skills
- Ability to train and instruct volunteers
- Excellent listening skills and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
- Strong organizational, management, and interpersonal skills
- Experience in setting and achieving measurable targets, managing teams, and coordinating between multiple stakeholders
- Ability to handle multiple priority projects and meet established timelines
- Enjoys working with varied members of the general public
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Interested individuals should send a resume to jobs@nvdems.com and fill out the fellowship application at https://goo.gl/forms/ZslsimyrnpzVt2Xh1
DEADLINE: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Final submissions are due Sunday, June 18.
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The NSDP is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that makeup our state and the Democratic Party. Working towards the goal of a diverse NSDP, our policy extends to both Staff and Consultants.
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