Morris County Democratic Committee Internship

POSITION: Intern
STATUS: Unpaid, Part Time/Hybrid
REPORTS TO: County Campaign Manager and Executive Director

Morris County Democratic Committee (MCDC) is the official Democratic Party Organization covering Morris County. The County Committee works to increase the Democratic Party’s representation among all elected offices throughout Morris County for all levels of government. The county’s operations strive to make running for office accessible, build a robust support system for effective campaigns, increase confidence in democracy and our Democratic Party, and win elections.

We are always seeking passionate and curious young professionals who want to immerse themselves in NJ Democratic Politics and learn how to lead and organize.

Our interns will learn the skills and tools to run campaigns for every level of office. Interns will be given opportunities to network and learn from elected officials, candidates, activists, advocates, volunteers, and professionals that work to make Morris County a better place to live.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will vary based on the applicant's experience and time commitment. All interns will be required to dedicate time to voter contact efforts. Other duties may include managing social media for various campaigns, partake in phone/text banking and door-to-door canvassing, recruiting, training, and managing volunteers, coordinating voter outreach efforts, helping plan and organize events, and learning and managing election campaign application tools and software.

QUALIFICATIONS

This is an entry-level position, and no experience is required. What is needed is access to transportation, a consistent schedule, and enthusiasm to learn.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This is an unpaid part-time position with a hybrid work structure based in Morristown, NJ, and remotely. Travel throughout the County is necessary, so access to transportation is necessary.

TO APPLY

Please send your resume, a writing sample (250-500 words), or a letter of interest explaining why you are interested (250-500 words) to info@morrisdems.org with “Intern” in the subject line.

The Morris County Democratic Committee is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, genetics, disability, age, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, pregnancy, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait status, or veteran status.