Website The Hub Project
Internship – Econ Campaigns
Reports to: Intern Manager
Location: Washington, D.C. (The Hub has returned to the office 3 days a week as of April 2022, and interns can expect to work from the office at least 3 days a week at that time.)
Internship dates: Start on September 19, 2022 – Last day is December 9, 2022
Status: Full-Time; Non-Exempt
Salary: $20/hour not to exceed 40 hours/week
Launched in 2016, The Hub Project is a nonprofit effort comprised of a growing team of communications, research, operations, and organizing experts who have extensive experience in campaign strategy, digital, and polling and analytics. We believe in a country where everyone has the opportunity to succeed in our economy and participate in our democracy, and we make that vision a reality by partnering with advocacy groups – bringing surge capacity and coordination to build innovative and effective campaigns.
Position Summary
The Hub is accepting applications for an Economy Campaigns Intern to support the entire campaign team, across departments in the execution of national and state-based programs focused on educating the public about critical economic issues and holding elected officials accountable to their constituents. Our campaigns leverage a mix of grassroots organizing, paid media, and earned media tactics to advance the goals of the Hub and its allies. This is a paid position.
As an Economy Campaigns Intern, you’ll:
Provide logistical support for earned media events and activities
Maintain cross campaign task tracker
Draft outlines for campaign tactics
Track and report on the progress of The Hub’s various campaigns
Conduct basic research on the media and political landscape to advance The Hub’s day-to-day campaigns
Track press coverage on developing stories and campaigns
Conduct policy research for various campaigns, attend progressive movement meetings, and report back important details to the team
Monitor congressional hearings in real time
Support with designing assets for social media and other platforms (often rapid response).
Monitor public polling for key trends and communicate relevant data to internal campaign teams
Perform other duties as assigned
About you:
You have a demonstrated interest in progressive causes
You’re an effective multitasker with excellent writing and communication skills
You’re extremely organized, detail-oriented, and analytical
You’re proactive with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
You are passionate about issues related to economic justiceYou thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
You follow the news
You’ve got a sense of humor, entrepreneurialism, and an openness to evolving responsibilities
You have the ability to clearly and concisely summarize information
You are a creative problem-solver, organized, and live for the details.
COVID-19 Safety Considerations and Vaccination Policy
To center the safety and well-being of its employees, The Hub requires that any employee must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees are expected to report to work in person; all individuals entering the Hub offices will be asked to produce vaccination documentation for entrance to the premises. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at [email protected].
How to apply
To begin the application process, click “Apply For This Job.” This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from The Hub. Thank you for your interest.
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