Democratic Party of Virginia Democratic Party of Virginia Internship Richmond, VA · Part time

Apply for Democratic Party of Virginia Internship

Join the Democratic Party of Virginia as a paid, part time intern! This is a unique opportunity to gain real-life experience in Democratic politics in the capital of the Commonwealth.

Interns will be placed in different departments, with responsibilities ranging from managing social media content to donor outreach. College credit is accepted on a case-by-case basis. 

This position is in person, based in Richmond, Virginia. Unfortunately, remote applicants will not be considered for this opportunity. College credit will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements:

• Compensation is $15 an hour; this is a part-time internship
• Ideal candidates will have the desire to learn about the inner workings of a political campaign and a state political party
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week, with a maximum of 20 hours per week
• Position is in-person based out of the Richmond Office of the Democratic Party of Virginia

Current Hiring Department Descriptions: 

Communications

• Social Media Management: Develop and schedule engaging posts for various platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) that align with our brand voice and objectives.
• Graphic Design: Create visually appealing graphics for social media, newsletters, and other digital channels using tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
• Content Creation: Write and edit compelling stories, blog posts, and updates that feature our volunteers, supporters, and organizational achievements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our communications team to ensure consistency in messaging and brand representation.

Finance

• Event Planning: Contribute to the detailed planning, coordination, and successful execution of fundraising events.
• Donor outreach: Assist with reaching out to both existing and potential new donors through various communication channels to build and maintain strong relationships. 
• Donor Research: Conduct research using online resources to identify and evaluate potential new donors.
• Assist with Thank You Notes: Provide support in drafting and sending thank you notes to donors. 

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected]. 

The DPVA is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DPVA is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DPVA will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.