Internships
The DSCC is accepting applications for its internship program. If you are a student interested in applying for the program, please submit your application to vazquez@dscc.org.
The DSCC is an organization whose goal is to elect more Democrats to the Senate. We work towards this goal by providing Democratic Senate candidates with financial and political support throughout the two year election cycle. The ultimate aim of the DSCC is to advance the Democratic message and to guarantee that Democrats are elected to the U.S. Senate.
We are a busy staff and rely on our interns. You will take on many important responsibilities. Your assignments will allow you to become familiar with the basics of fundraising and political work, but you will also be assigned to advanced, long-term projects. This is a great experience that will help you learn more about the political process. You will have the opportunity to meet Democratic senators and candidates from across the county and have the opportunity to work in a competitive election cycle on a national scale.
Tasks that you will be asked to do (among others):
- Help manage the front desk/route calls/direct senators to meeting rooms
- Manage excel spreadsheets and list-building projects
- Use search engines
- Write summary reports on various issues for the political department
- Make deliveries around Capitol Hill
- Help manage and update the DSCC website
- Assist staff with response letters
- Stuff and route mailings
- Assist staff at various DSCC events (many times evenings and early morning events)
- Other duties as assigned
We are seeking reliable students who are organized, self-motivated, have an interest in politics, who think ahead on how they can help staff and the DSCC, and most importantly, who are willing to work hard to get the job done.
This is an internship where you will learn from your surroundings. It is a fast-paced office, and your daily tasks will change regularly. We need students who are ready and willing to step up to the challenge and help the DSCC because they believe in the cause. The program does not provide a stipend, but some interns may obtain college credit. Metro passes are provided. If you are interested in applying for this program or would like more details, please contact Ana Berrios-Vazquez at vazquez@dscc.org or (202) 224-2247.
DSCC Internship Application Information
If you are interested in applying for the program, please send the following to vazquez@dscc.org:
- Please attach a current resume and cover letter to your email message. Make sure you include your contact information on the resume and please clearly state the days you are available to work per week, as well as your start and end dates, in your cover letter. Part-time applicants are welcome to apply (2-3 days per week). However, full-time internship applicants are preferred (4 to 5 days per week).
- Please also attach a short (1 page maximum) writing sample in the form of a letter to the editor. Take a position on a current event and lay out your argument.
- Finally, please include one letter of recommendation and make sure that their contact information is clear and accurate.
