Intern with Congressman Bob Filner's Campaign
As a ten-term Congressman, Bob Filner is the highest ranking Democratic elected federal official in San Diego County and Ranking Member of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee – what a place to gain experience or even kick off a career.
Putting into practice his belief that "...with our individual involvement we can change history," Congressman Filner works day in and day out with the people of California’s 51st border district to change history and improve the region.
What you'll do
Database Management
- Continually update voter database
- Research and obtain contact information; includes making phone calls
General Administrative
- Research supporters and demographics
- Implement mailings
- Build spreadsheets and enter data
- Run errands
- Type and make copies
Special Projects
- Based on expertise, manage or focus on special projects (i.e. website updates, IT infrastructure improvements, specific outreach projects, event management, etc.)
What we're looking for
Qualities
- A desire to make a progressive difference
- Eager to learn about the political process and how a political campaign is run
- Fast learner
- Strong sense of responsibility, accountability and professionalism
- Ability to work independently and meet mild deadlines
- Ability to train others
- Solid knowledge and skills in word-processing, database management, spreadsheet software and internet navigation and research
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential information
What's in it for you
Incentives
- Be close to the political/campaign process with a ten-term Democratic incumbent Congressperson
- Be in on strategy meetings, go to events, staff the Congressman, etc.
- Build your resume
- Work with interesting, fun people
- Make a progressive difference by helping build, refine and improve the campaign operation
Please bring your talent, skills and ideas!
E-mail resume or interest to info@bobfilnerforcongress.com
