Job Description
Intern
Elevation Strategies
New York, NY
Full Job Description
2021 Summer Political Internship
Are you looking for an internship opportunity that will give you a keen understanding of New York City Politics, and help you start your political career?
If so, then Elevation Strategies Political consulting internship is for you!
Elevation Strategies is an up and coming political firm that supports progressive candidates in New York City. We offer technical support to candidates in all five boroughs and in every level of local government through social media, field voter outreach, campaign power mapping, and other tailored needs to countless Democratic candidates. We operate with a small and limited team with each person on it specializing in a certain skill.
As an intern at Elevation, you will play an integral role in contributing to the framework of our firm. Real world political experience will boost your skill level when you enter the job market, which is why we require our interns to be diligent.
At Elevation Strategies, you will learn how to use research skills to further understand the political landscape, network, engage, and influence people, and tackle challenges with creative solutions and detailed analysis. The environment is team-based and extremely supportive, which makes Elevation a fun place to intern! Our interns do meaningful work, and are not just expected to file papers or go on coffee runs. There will be openings for full-time/part-time positions within the company as it expands in upcoming months.
This position focuses on multi-faceted immersion with the political process. As a political consulting intern you will be exposed to opposition, policy and demographic research, social media tracking, direct voter contact, data entry, and fundraising work.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Google drive and Excel
Passion for Politics especially New York City politics
Basic understanding of English (secondary language is recommended)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to multitask
Experience with social media platforms
Orientation and training for the internship will cover the following:
Interactions between candidates and established politicians
Detailed research skills necessary for clients
Organization of fundraisers and other political events
Community outreach tactics between the Candidate and the field
Knowledge of local city politics and the consulting sphere
Detailed analysis of candidates both clients and opposition
Phone banking and speaking to voters
About Elevation Strategies
Honest Work for Honest People
Elevation Strategies (Established 2020) is a progressive grassroots political consulting firm that works to elevate progressive candidates into victory which vital for our nation, now more than ever. We offer the comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help prepare you for your campaign. We pride ourselves on being minority owned and operated consulting firm. It was founded by Randall Franklin, who has worked on the campaigns of Congressman Max Rose, Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz in Queens, Congresswoman Farah Louis in Brooklyn, and Assemblyman Charles Fall in Staten Island. He, along with his amazing team of interns, offer high quality work for clients all the time, every time.
Job Types: Part-time, Internship
Pay: $0.01 - $0.02 per hour
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: