Communications Intern

The Harris For President Campaign is seeking individuals who are committed to electing Kamala Harris as president to serve as interns for the Communications Team.

During this internship, you will support the national Communications Team, including drafting and sending press materials, maintaining press lists, and other duties as assigned. We are looking for folks with a variety of backgrounds and experience, and are dedicated to building a team that looks like America.

Interns are expected to work 4-6 hours per day, 5 days per week, for a total of at least 20 hours, but no more than 30 hours per week. The recommended hours are 12 PM - 6 PM EST, but schedules can include morning, evening, and weekend shifts. The internship is paid at $17 per hour. The duration of the internship will be for approximately 12 weeks, with options for different timeframes/cohorts as outlined below. Due to campaign finance restrictions, interns are not permitted to accept any other payment or thing of value for the internship without explicit approval by the Campaign.

Cohort 1: Monday, May 13 to Friday, August 2

Cohort 2: Monday, June 3 to Friday, August 16

Cohort 3: Monday, August 12 to Friday, November 1

Cohort 4: Monday, August 26 to Friday, November 8

Key Responsibilities

• Assist communications associates with their daily responsibilities
• Build and maintain press lists
• Conduct research and assist communications team with daily priorities
• Help organize incoming press requests
• Help with the daily flow of paper through cross-departmental approvals and send out to allies, surrogates and the press
• Draft materials for internal and external consumption, including press advisories, talking points, press releases, statements, memos and other material
• Help coordinate and staff interviews for senior staff and surrogates
• Other daily tasks to support the national communications team
  
  
  

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Attending a four-year college
• Interested in communications, government, politics, or public relations
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
• Ability to handle projects with the appropriate level of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to work well under pressure with humor and grace
• A team player that recognizes the importance of working collaboratively
• Prior experience on a political campaign
  
  
  

Harris for President requires all employees to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccination status as prescribed by the CDC as a condition of employment, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law. If you seek a reasonable accommodation in relation to the campaign's COVID-19 policy, you should speak to the HR Department prior to reporting to an office location.

Harris for President 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 campaign 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 disability, or any other legally protected basis. The campaign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The campaign will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

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