Intern – Political Campaigning

Job Description

Political Fellowship Intern | Nicole Locklin for U.S. Congress

The Tone:
This is an internship at Nicole Locklin for U.S. Congress, located in Pembroke Pines, FL. The campaign is a people-powered initiative, led by Nicole Locklin, a lawyer and technology business leader, focused on bringing affordability and accountability back to Washington for Florida’s 26th District. The organization believes government should work for working people, prioritizing solutions to rising costs in housing, healthcare, insurance, groceries, childcare, and education. This role is crucial for supporting the campaign’s day-to-day operations and grassroots efforts, directly contributing to the mission of lowering costs, fighting corruption, protecting democracy, and expanding opportunity for South Florida families.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Pembroke Pines, FL
• Mission: This role contributes to the campaign’s efforts to lower costs, fight corruption, protect democracy, and expand opportunity for families in Florida’s 26th District.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engage with voters: Conduct outreach activities including phone banking, canvassing, and direct community engagement efforts.
• Organize events: Assist with the planning, logistical coordination, and on-site support for various campaign events and meetings.
• Manage campaign resources: Distribute campaign materials and help maintain organized volunteer lists and schedules.
• Support digital presence: Contribute to the creation of social media content and conduct basic research on local issues.
• Track campaign progress: Perform data entry to accurately record voter interactions and campaign activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates should possess a genuine interest in public service, grassroots organizing principles, and the progressive policy issues that are directly impacting South Florida communities, such as the rising costs of housing, healthcare, and education.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required. Successful interns will demonstrate strong communication skills, which includes clear and articulate speaking, active and empathetic listening, and a comfort level in engaging productively with a diverse range of voters and community members during outreach activities.
• Skills: The ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment is essential, along with strong organizational skills for managing schedules, coordinating events, and performing basic data entry or record-keeping tasks. Reliability, professionalism, and the ability to consistently attend required in-person shifts and events in Pembroke Pines, FL, are also critical. Furthermore, a commitment to the campaign’s core values of integrity, accountability, and a people-first approach is paramount.
• Bonus: Basic familiarity with various social media platforms and a willingness to actively support the campaign’s digital outreach and communication efforts will be helpful for this role.