Intern Program

The Michigan Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

An Internship with the Michigan Democratic Party offers:
Excellent entry-level experience in politics.
Valuable contacts with elected officials, candidates and Party activists.
Sources for references.

Interns work in the following areas:

• POLITICAL ORGANIZING - working with local Party organizations, elected officials, candidates and constituencies of the Party to elect Democrats; training of Party members; voter registration and education; issues conferences, and many other activities.
  
• COMMUNICATIONS - working to get the Democratic message out to members and to the public through radio, TV, print media, phone, fax, computer networks and other means, as well as doing issue research.
  
• FUNDRAISING - working to raise money for the Party by events, direct mail, telemarketing, membership, large donor programs, and other means.

Qualifications: A commitment to the goals and ideas of the Democratic Party is a prerequisite. Must be organized, responsible, have good oral and written communication skills, and be able to work with others in a political environment. Computer literacy required.

Hours are flexible and can be tailored to the student's schedule. All work is voluntary and transportation is not provided to the work site, which is the Hart-Kennedy House in downtown Lansing. By arrangement with a school, academic credit may be available.

To apply, please email your resume to:

Michigan Democratic Party