NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is seeking a reproductive
freedom fellow with a commitment to reproductive rights and justice to assist with
all aspects of our electoral work in the 2014 campaign cycle. The Reproductive
Freedom interns will play a key role in shaping our campaign messaging
strategy.
About
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington:
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is a fast-paced advocacy
organization whose mission is to develop and sustain a constituency that uses
the political process to guarantee every woman the right to make personal
decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices, including
preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion.
We work closely with policymakers, advocates, and our always expanding base of
members.
Responsibilities:
· Opposition
Research:
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Tracking of opposition campaign schedules
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Attending campaign events as required
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Monitoring and recording radio, television, and web-based media
appearances
· Supporter
Research:
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Research and compile background materials to support campaign
efforts
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Organizing and maintaining audio and video files, creating
transcripts of footage
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Working with senior staff to fulfill research needs and goals,
including assisting in rapid response efforts and for other duties as assigned
· Organizing
Work:
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Assist with volunteer recruitment for phone banks, doorbelling
and other election related activities
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Assist and prepare materials for phone banks, bird-dogging, and
other election related activities
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Help publicize election related volunteer activities through
flyers, community calendars in newspapers and ally organizations
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Assist with recruitment on the UW campus through tabling and
attending club meetings
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Assist in maintaining an up to date volunteer and
member database
Candidates should possess strong oral
and written communication skills, solid organizational skills and attention to
detail, and sound political instincts. He or she must also have the ability to
work independently, meet tight deadlines, and balance multiple projects at
once. Some technical savvy preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to learn
important research skills necessary for working in electoral politics.
We are looking for individuals who can
commit to at least 15 hours per week in September-December (start and end dates
are negotiable). The schedule can be flexible, including evenings and weekends.
Compensation: This is an unpaid
internship with a $100 per month stipend to offset travel costs. We will work
to secure credit for college credit if applicable.
To
apply, send a cover letter and resume to Eileen Pollet at eileenpollet@prochoicewashington.org
