Campaign Internship (unpaid)
2 days ago
Manhattan, New York
Help Elect Jasmin Sanchez for New York State Assembly Politics doesn’t change because politicians decide to change it. It changes when people organize and demand it. Our campaign for New York State Assembly in District 65 is building a grassroots movement across Lower Manhattan to fight for housing justice, healthcare for all, climate action, and a government that puts people over profit. We’re looking for interns and volunteers ready to help organize the community and build the future of New York. No experience required. Just commitment and curiosity. What You’ll Do Interns will be part of the campaign’s organizing team and will gain real hands-on experience in electoral politics. You’ll help with: • Door-to-door canvassing, • Petitioning to get on the ballot, • Phonebanking and textbanking, • Social media and digital organizing, • Community outreach in NYCHA and neighborhood organizations, • Campaign events, rallies, and volunteer organizing You will be talking directly with voters and helping grow a grassroots movement. What You’ll Learn This internship gives you real campaign experience, including: • Grassroots organizing, • Campaign field strategy, • Voter persuasion and turnout, • Political messaging, • Coalition building, • How elections actually work Many people who start as campaign interns go on to become organizers, policy advocates, and candidates themselves. Who Should Apply Students, young professionals, and community members who want to make a difference. We especially encourage applications from: • Public housing residents, • College students, • First-generation college students, • Immigrant communities, • Young organizers and activists Multilingual applicants (Spanish, Chinese, and other languages) are strongly encouraged to apply. Time Commitment Flexible schedules available. Most interns commit 8–15 hours per week, with additional opportunities for campaign events and organizing days. Apply Send a short message with your name, school (if applicable), availability, and why you want to get involved to! Another New York is possible but only if we organize for it. Join the campaign.