Fall 2023 Internships
LOCATION: These internship positions are remote opportunities open to undergraduate or graduate students who either are from California or attend school in California.
California Common Cause is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to upholding the core values of our democracy. We work on voting rights, redistricting reform, government transparency, and money in politics to end structural inequities in our state and local democracies and to create governments at all levels that are accountable to and reflective of California’s communities.
We are seeking student interns to work on California programs relating to policy, legislation, communications, and/or fundraising. Intern responsibilities will be determined based on interests, experience, and organizational needs. They may include:
Policy: Support and promote all of our policy efforts in your community and on campus:
- Voting & Elections
- Transparency, Ethics, and Accountability
- Language Access
- Media & Democracy
Legislation: Support our legislative and package and organize efforts around it.
- Coordinate outreach efforts
- Conduct policy analysis and research
- Work closely on projects with our Legislative Director
Communications: Keep our members and the public engaged in our efforts to strengthen our democracy.
- Create website and social media content, including blog posts, graphics, one-pagers, videos, or other content types.
- Help manage social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Fundraising: Help California Common Cause continue its efforts to promote an open, accessible democracy.
- Conduct research and data management to support our major donor program.
Fall 2023 internship will run for 12 weeks. Deadline to Apply: August 18th.
COMPENSATION:
Interns will be paid $16 per hour for up to 20 hours a week. Interns should seek course credit if possible, in addition to financial compensation.
REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking undergraduate, graduate, and recently graduated students who either are from California or attend school in California. First-generation college students, low-income students, and/or students of color are encouraged to apply.
EQUITY & INCLUSION:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Common Cause is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organization and believes strongly in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce.
TO APPLY:
You can find the application here!
The deadline to apply is August 18th. You can also submit a resume and cover letter to Alvin Valverde, Operations Manager, at avalverde@commoncause.org and include “Internship Application – Name” in the subject line. The cover letter should include the program areas and responsibilities of interest to the applicant.
COMMON CAUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND WELCOMES APPLICANTS OF ANY RACE, CREED, COLOR, RELIGION, ETHNICITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, INCOME CLASS, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, AGE, DISABILITY, VETERAN STATUS OR MARITAL STATUS, AS WELL AS APPLICANTS WHO HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY INCARCERATED.