Internship Opportunities

2008 Summer Semester Internships Now Available!

The DPW is now accepting internship applications for the 2008 Summer Semester. DPW internships require a time commitment of 10 to 15 hours a week.

Internships Focus Areas:

DPW interns focus on one particular area of operations and Party activity.  At times, however, all interns are expected to assist whatever areas are needed.  Focus Areas include:

v      Communications & Press

v      Membership & Party Building

v      Fundraising

v      Political

v      Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee

v      State Senate Democratic Committee

Internship Responsibilities:

Responsibilities associated with an internship may include membership recruitment and outreach, list management, monitoring the media, various writing projects, event planning, research, and various special projects as needed by the Party and DPW staff.  A more detailed explanation of responsibilities associated with each area of focus will follow once your application has been received.

Internship Qualifications:

Qualified interns should�

1.       Be dependable, detail-oriented, motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment;

2.       Be interested in politics and the political process and be knowledgeable about Democratic Party issues;

3.       Consider themselves a Democrat;

4.       Be available to work at least 10-15 hours each week Monday through Friday;

5.       And be available to attend one of two mandatory training sessions to be held in late January.

Interns play a vital role in Party operations, and we rely a great deal on our interns to produce high level work.

Application Process and Deadlines:

To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, and cover letter no later than

April 30, 2008.

Mail to:

KJ Hansmann

Democratic Party of Wisconsin

222 W Washington Ave, Suite 150 Madison, WI 53703

Email to:

kjh@wisdems.org

Fax to:

(608) 255-8919