Intern

Job Description

About Company

Evolve California is a non-profit organization dedicated to fully-funding public education in California through smart grassroots organizing. They believe in the power of one-on-one conversations as the basic building block of political participation, aiming to build from the ground up to achieve a more equitable California. For the past decade, Evolve California has been working to lay the foundation for historic Prop. 13 reform, which they see as the crucial first step towards reinvesting in schools and public services, ensuring all California students have the chance to thrive. Their methods include educating voters, organizing education advocates, and building a statewide network of elected and community leaders to make significant progress. Evolve California is an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from People of Color, Women, Undocumented individuals, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

Job Description

Evolve California is seeking Fall interns to join their grassroots effort focused on fully-funding public education. This position is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to gain professional experience in advocacy, grassroots organizing, lobbying, and campaigning, learning the fundamentals of ground-up political work.

Key Features of the Internship:
• A rare opportunity for direct mentorship in grassroots organizing.
• A “learn by doing” training philosophy, providing wide-ranging opportunities for collaboration, learning, and growth.
• A nurturing environment designed for interns to thrive, with many past interns returning as volunteers or even becoming employees.
• A paid position offering competitive financial compensation for a grassroots non-profit.
• Reimbursement for transit costs and weekly lunch provided in the office.
• Upon completion, interns may receive a letter of recommendation and professional reference, and assistance with university course credit when possible.

Internship Expectations:
• Assist with engaging supporters and volunteers, generating public excitement, and other grassroots campaign strategies.
• Tasks include writing blog posts, canvassing, and filming educational videos.
• Participate in frequent trainings on various organizing and leadership skills.
• Gain valuable professional experience in social media, website development, and content creation.

Intern Requirements:
• Must be located in the Bay Area and able to commute to the San Francisco office when needed.
• Must be of Junior standing or older (second year if a community college student).
• A minimum commitment of 10 hours/week.
• Availability for one full day per week to come into the office.
• Applicants must be fully vaccinated + boosted and able to wear a face mask in the office.

Intern Qualifications:
• A strong passion for public education, social, and economic justice.
• Outgoing with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in both grassroots and digital organizing.
• A desire to learn and openness to a challenge.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Internship Logistics:
• Start Date: Early September (flexible).
• End Date: Early December (flexible).
• Possibility of continuing the internship through the Spring, based on availability.
• The office is located in San Francisco near Civic Center BART.
• This is a hybrid office position; interns will work remotely and come into the office once a week, health and safety guidelines permitting.

Application Deadline:
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
• The last day to submit is August 1st.