Intern with Equality California! (EQCA)
Organization Description:
Equality California (EQCA) and its sister organizations (Equality California Institute, Equality California Issues PAC, and Equality California Candidate PAC) share a common mission to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Californians. For more information about EQCA, visit www.eqca.org.
Job Description:
Equality California is seeking applicants for an organizing internship. This is a great opportunity to experience the inner workings of a major political campaign and to make a difference for the LGBT community in your day-to-day work.
Interns will get hands on experience working on an exciting and historic statewide campaign and will be on the front lines of one of the largest and most advanced field campaigns in the country.
Duties:
Organizing interns will advance Equality California’s grassroots campaign to win the freedom to marry in California. Each organizer will work with local volunteers and coalition partners to demonstrate support of full equality for the LGBT community.
Interns support the work of Equality California volunteers and coalition partners, including assistance recruiting volunteers, managing lists, organizing field activities, and responding to the needs of activists. Organizers will support Equality California’s canvassing and volunteer recruitment goals and will have opportunities to connect to persuadable voters in one-on-one conversations.
In addition, organizing interns will assist Equality California’s field staff as needed with research, database management, and other necessary tasks.
All organizers will receive trainings on an on-going basis as well as opportunities to hear from leaders in the fight for the freedom to marry. Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with Equality California staff and to take on independent projects.
Requirements:
Equality California seeks interns who understand and support our mission, are hard-working, are able to successfully complete projects, and are comfortable using computers. Top-notch communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment required. Prior campaigns experience or volunteer coordination a plus.
Time requirements are flexible and range from 15 to 40 hours with some evening and weekends.
This internship is an excellent opportunity to build political, non-profit and community organizing skills.
To apply:
Please email a resume and cover letter to field(at)eqca.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; there is no deadline, but you are encouraged to apply early.
Women, people of color, and transgender individuals are encouraged to apply.