Internship Opportunity with Fair Districts PA this Summer
PA college students: Join us to spread the word about redistricting reform this summer as a part-time, PAID, non-partisan intern - anywhere in PA.
- Are you considering a career in law, politics, public policy or non-partisan leadership?
- Would you like a non-partisan way to help strengthen democracy and representation in Pennsylvania?
- Would you like to learn more about how our state government works and how citizens can participate?
If the answer to any of those is YES, consider a paid, part-time internship with Fair Districts PA this summer. Fair Districts PA is a volunteer-led, grassroots movement working to end gerrymandering and amend the PA constitution to create an independent citizens redistricting commission. Summer interns will help with community outreach by sharing information and collecting petition signatures in support of reform. Following a weekend of training and experience together with other interns and intern coordinators, most work will be done on weekends in partnership with local Fair Districts PA leaders and volunteers,
Since the goal is to spread the word in every corner of Pennsylvania, reliable transportation is essential, and occasional overnights away from home should be expected.
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The Fair Districts PA summer internship will consist of on average of 8 to 10 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks from late May to the end of August, for a total of around 100 hours and a total stipend of $2000, paid in half mid-summer and half at the completion of the internship. Travel and related expenses will be reimbursed. Most work will take place between late May and mid-July, with occasional weekends afterward.
Fair Districts PA interns will:
- Participate in virtual orientation and training in late May, then spend a long weekend together in the Scranton area of Northeast PA from May 30 to June 2 for in-person training and some shared experience at local scheduled events. Lodging and meals included.
- Work with local leaders and volunteers in your area or other parts of PA to share information with the public at regional or local community fairs or festivals.
- Visit local libraries, community centers, coffee shops and other local venues to place Fair Districts PA fliers and posters in visible places for public outreach
- Tackle a creative project that will use your skills and help with outreach to young voters.
Preference will be given to applicants 18 and older from rural regions of the commonwealth and from underserved communities.
Fair Districts PA interns should have the following skills and interests:
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to grasp and share complicated information in a friendly, persuasive way
- Interest in PA electoral politics and in the legislative process.
- A reliable means of transportation
- Ability to work independently in a remote team environment and access to reliable internet
- Physical ability to stand for long periods of time and carry boxes of materials across uneven terrain