Nonpartisan Political Research Internship
Our
National Internship Program provides interns an insider’s look into
how modern day campaigns attempt to manipulate voters emotionally,
instead of informing them intellectually. National Interns are
trained on how to defend each citizen’s right to the facts as they
work to collect and disseminate voting records, issue positions,
biographies, special interest evaluations, campaign finances, and
public statements of every U.S. elected official and candidate. The
work of our National Interns empowers voters by allowing them to
instantly check the credibility of the misleading and deceptive
messages that modern day elected officials and candidates bombard
citizens with every election year. National Interns may be assigned
to one of the following departments, or may work on special projects
in several departments, as needed.
Political
Courage Test Assistant (primarily offered during election years)- 1.
Administer Political Courage Tests to candidates through mailings and
phone calls. 2.Program Enter candidate issue responses into our
database program.
Research and Hot-line
Assistant- 1. Training on our database; answer our Voter's Research
Hot-line;
research special requests made by callers; 2. Maintain and update, as
needed, evaluations by the special interest groups that we currently
cover as well as research new ratings; update Congressional speeches
databases, and research and update biographical information for
candidates and elected officials.
Development/Communication
Assistant – 1. Create content for the organization on Facebook and
Twitter; 2. Assist in all aspects of the membership department: data
entry, bulk mailing, research and statistical analysis, contacting
members and vendors,
processing special requests; Those with graphic design experience are
encouraged to apply.
We
accept
interns on
a rolling basis, with
the ability
to begin their 10-week commitment at
anytime during the year.
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply as this opportunity offers a
great way to transition into the workforce while living in an
extraordinary environment.
We
seek college students or recent graduates who are genuinely
interested in working to accomplish our goal of making factual,
unbiased political information easily and freely accessible to all.
The overriding qualification for securing an internship position is
your willingness to commit 100% to the Project's goals and mission.
In addition, you must meet the following requirements:
1.
Must be able to set aside political beliefs and be objective and
non-partisan while working.
2. Must be in good standing with
your university/school, as current student or alum.
3. Must be
able to commit to a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks.
4. Lastly,
please remember that our research facility is located in an
extraordinarily beautiful but remote area. You will be expected to
help maintain the facility.
Accepted applicants will live and work at our fully- equipped research facility, the Great Divide Ranch, remotely-located and surrounded by one of Montana's great wilderness area with room, board, food and recreational activities covered by one of the following scholarships:
-Bill Clements Scholarship
-Barry Goldwater Scholarship
-William Randolph Hearst Scholarship
-Seth Moore Scholarship