Vermont Democratic Party

2012 Summer and Fall Internships Now Available!

Want to break into politics?

Get to know the names and faces of Vermont’s leading Democrats by interning with the Vermont Democratic Party (VDP). The VDP is currently seeking responsible and capable individuals who are interested in learning first-hand about politics. Internships with the VDP frequently catapult qualified individuals into jobs in politics, and are a great way to help Democrats win!

The VDP is now accepting internship applications for the 2012 summer and fall semesters. VDP internships require a time commitment of 10 to 15 hours a week until the end of the semester. Interns play a vital role in Party operations, and we rely a great deal on them to produce high-level work.

Internships Focus Areas:

VDP interns typically focus on one area of operations. Focus areas include, but are not limited to:

• Grassroots Organizing
• Communications & Press
• Membership & Party Building
• Fundraising & Event Planning
• Compliance and Accounting

Internship Responsibilities:

Responsibilities associated with an internship may include membership recruitment and outreach, database management, monitoring the media, writing projects, event planning, research, and various special projects as needed by the Party and VDP staff.  A more detailed explanation of responsibilities associated with each area of focus will follow once your application has been received. Please indicate a focus area of interest in your cover letter.

Internship Qualifications:

Qualified interns should…

1. Be interested in politics and consider themselves a Democrat
2. Be dependable, detail-oriented, motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment;
3. Be available to work at least 10-15 hours each week Monday through Friday.