Communications Internship
Location: Washington, DC or Remote
Compensation: This is a non-employment internship opportunity and selected candidates will receive a stipend for their work. Interns can receive school credit depending on degree requirements.
NDRC offers internships for Spring, Summer, and Fall. Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We appreciate all applicants, but please be advised that our capacity allows us to only respond to those candidates best qualified for the position.
To Apply:
About the NDRC
Chaired by Eric Holder, the 82nd Attorney General of the United States, NDRC is the first-ever strategic hub for redistricting focused on winning targeted elections and ballot initiatives, advancing legal action, and building the infrastructure to achieve a fairer redistricting process.
Republican gerrymandering after the 2010 Census rigged the system; it is hurting our democracy. The NDRC is working to fix this through a comprehensive strategy that includes ensuring states with independent redistricting commissions run full and transparent processes that results in fair maps, calling out elected officials who are working to draw bad maps, building and participating in a strong coalition that exemplifies fair map-drawing practices, and supporting national and state-level legislation to support fair maps.
The NDRC internship provides an enriching opportunity and unique educational experience for those looking for hands-on experience in the redistricting space. Through first-hand opportunities to learn more about redistricting, assist with research, outreach with other groups, development, and strategic communications, the internship is a dynamic educational and training experience that allows individuals to engage in the multifaceted work of our organization.
“The biggest rigged system in America is gerrymandering.
Together we can change that and restore fairness to our democracy. Join our fight because politicians shouldn’t choose their voters — voters should choose their representatives.”
Internship Overview
The communications team at the NDRC is responsible for the management and development of all external messaging on behalf of the organization. This includes but is not limited to building relationships with members of the press, pitching strategic narratives and potential interviews, drafting memos, talking points and remarks, conceptualizing and shaping the organization, and its affiliates, narrative in the press.
Job Overview:
- Assist with press monitoring
- Assist with email correspondence
- Research topics, press narratives, media outlets, and reporters
- Assist with drafting weekly email updates and monthly newsletters
- Update and track press lists
- Transcribe audio files, including interviews and or events
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Self-starters committed to fighting gerrymandering across the United States
- Energetic and interested in gaining experience and involvement in a political communications team
- Successful in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines
- Proven ability to work independently and on a team
- Clear and concise writing ability
- Able to work 20-40 hours a week
Expectations
- Punctual
- Professional
- Responsive and effective communication
- Able to meet deadlines
Work Conditions
This is a fully remote position with the possibility to work from the office if the intern resides within the DMV area. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the intern is regularly required to effectively communicate. The intern may be required to sit or stand in a stationary position 50% of the time. This position constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment. The NDRC adheres to ADA compliance and guidelines as a common practice.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity Policy
The NDRC and its affiliates are committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our country. The NDRC and its affiliates prohibit discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the NDRC and its affiliates, including opportunity for employment and treatment as an NDRC intern. The NDRC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. We appreciate all applicants, but please be advised that our capacity allows us to only respond to those candidates best qualified for the position.
Application Process
To apply for a position at the NDRC, please submit a cover letter and resume as PDF attachments in an email to jobs@democraticredistricting.com. In your cover letter please describe your desire to work on the NDRC communications team.
Please specify the season you are applying for and put “Internship — COMMUNICATIONS in the subject line of your email. Cover letters should be addressed to “Hiring Manager.”