Intern with the Racine for Governor Campaign

• Internships are ongoing, but will have an agreed start and end date.
• Internships are unpaid, but very rewarding!
• Must have a car, a computer, and reliable high-speed internet access.
• Must be available number of hours indicated each week.
• Commitment to Doug’s vision for Vermont is a must!

Send email cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to:
Amy Shollenberger – amy@dougracine.com
(SUBJECT LINE: INTERNSHIP)

In your email cover letter, please explain why you would like to work for Doug Racine, and why you think you are a good fit for this campaign.

Field Intern

15 – 20 hours/week

• Monitor newspapers and blogs for Letters to the Editor and comments on issues of importance to the candidate. Capture information on writers, and assist with responses as needed.
• With direction from Field Director, update database each week with Voter ID information.
• Work with Racine Teams statewide to coordinate events and Voter ID efforts.
• Conduct research as requested (issue, event, etc).
• Accompany Candidate occasionally to events and provide staff support (videotaping, photography, collecting names for contact list, etc).
• Other duties as assigned and agreed to.

Requirements for Field Intern:

• Must be a motivated self-starter who can take direction and work as part of a team.
• Must be able to meet deadlines.
• Must have reliable transportation, be willing to travel around the state of Vermont, and have a laptop with wireless capability and a cell phone.
• Must be aware of current political issues in Vermont, and be able to research news articles, both on- and off-line.

Policy Intern

10 to 15 hours/week (availability: ongoing)

• Research key issues
• Assist in development of policy position papers and issue briefs
• Assist in development of website content
• Help to craft issue talking points

Requirements for Policy Intern:

• Must be a motivated self-starter and be able to work on deadline
• Must know how to conduct research on policy issues – access to Lexus-Nexus or Westlaw is helpful.
• Must be aware of current political issues in Vermont, and be able to research news articles, both on- and off-line.
• Will work mostly on your own, with regular check-in appointments

Online Organizing Intern

10 to 15 hours/week (availability: ongoing)

• Research blogs and other online outreach opportunities
• Update website on a regular basis
• Organize 1 or 2 online events
• Recruit Facebook friends and email list members
• Assist with data entry

Requirements for Online Organizing Intern:

• Must have your own Facebook page
• Must be very comfortable with online research, web surfing, and social networking activities
• Must be a motivated self-starter and be able to work on deadline
• Must be able to work with direction and communicate well
• Must be available every weekday for at least 1 hour, and willing and able to travel to Burlington once/week for meetings.