Political Campaign Intern

Description:

The Alliance for American Leadership (A4AL) is a bipartisan coalition of national security experts and young professionals committed to restoring American credibility and effectiveness abroad through effective international assistance. We are currently seeking a legislative intern to meet with congressional staff, draft letters to the editor, organize on their campus or in their community, provide administrative support, and support political campaigns. This position is ideal for someone interested in the nuts and bolts of legislative advocacy and looking to gain exposure to how a mission-driven organization supports its government relations work behind the scenes.

Responsibilities:

As a Political Campaign Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in political fundraising and nonprofit development while supporting our donor engagement strategy. Under the guidance of our leadership team, your responsibilities will include:

• Researching prospective donors and analyzing donor data from similar organizations
• Creating donor profiles to support fundraising strategy
• Contacting donors via phone and email to solicit contributions
• Maintaining and updating the donor database and tracking individual giving history
• Assisting in the drafting of donor communications and acknowledgment letters
• Preparing weekly reports on donor outreach and campaign progress
• Supporting event planning and day-of operations for virtual and in-person events
• Assisting with logistical, administrative, and research-related tasks as needed

Qualifications:

We’re looking for candidates who are reliable, detail-oriented, and organized, with strong written communication skills. An interest in Congress, foreign policy, or nonprofit advocacy is helpful, but no prior policy experience is required.

This is a fully remote, volunteer position with flexible hours. DMV-based interns may be asked to assist with in-person events such as Hill Days or advocacy meetings on an as-needed basis.