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DLC | Internship Opportunities | May 1, 2009
Political Outreach Internships

DLC's political team identifies and works with the next generation of New Democrat leaders to develop and promote a new politics based on opportunity, responsibility, and community. Our growing networks include federal, state, and local elected officials, policy makers and policy experts, and community and opinion leaders.

Interns working with the Political Team will:

  • Work with the Congressional Director on projects involving New Democrat Members of Congress
  • Work with the State and Local Political Team on trips and projects involving New Democrat state and local elected officials throughout the country
  • Work with the State and Local Policy Director of legislative research and analysis
  • Generate lists and maintain systems related to New Democrat networks
  • Undertake Web and other research necessary to support political team projects
  • Maintain promotional materials
  • Play an integral role in planning and implementing major DLC political and other events
  • Obtain political and legislative updates from the states
  • Participate in and assist with special projects
  • Assist all political team members in keeping files and databases current
  • To apply for an internship, please fill out our internship application form and e-mail your cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample (2 to 5 pages) to internships@dlc.org.

    Deadlines for applications are rolling except for summer. Please submit summer applications by March 1st. Applicants must be 18 years or older to participate in the DLC-PPI internship program. While all internships are unpaid, the DLC/PPI offers its interns a $40/month public transportation subsidy.

    No phone calls please. Due to the number of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.