Internship @ The Hub Project

Internship

Campaigns

Posted on 4/3/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Washington, DC, USA

Experience Level

Intern

Requirements

You have a demonstrated interest in progressive causes, research, and campaigns
You're a skilled writer with the ability to incorporate the perspectives of multiple communities, specifically marginalized communities
You're a skilled researcher with the ability to clearly and concisely summarize information
You have experience with community organizing and managing partnerships across people and organizations
You're an effective multitasker with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
You're well-organized, detail-oriented, and analytical
You follow the news and know the media landscape

Responsibilities

Conduct policy research for the campaign and help translate sometimes dense research into digestible and useful information for distribution
Assist in drafting policy reports, fact sheets, media advisories, press releases, op-eds, talking points, and/or digital content for the campaigns
Assist with conducting landscape scans of leading people and organizations in issue areas
Conduct basic research on the media and political landscape
Assist with media monitoring and tracking press coverage of developing stories, and build and maintain targeted media lists
Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

You have experience drafting press materials, building press lists, and writing talking points and campaign messaging
You have experience reviewing drafted legislation, polling data, or policy research
You have experience working on progressive issue campaigns or at advocacy organizations

Launched in 2016, The Hub Project is a nonprofit effort comprised of a growing team of communications, research, operations, and organizing experts who have extensive experience in campaign strategy, digital, and polling and analytics. We believe in a country where everyone has the opportunity to succeed in our economy and participate in our democracy, and we make that vision a reality by partnering with advocacy groups – bringing surge capacity and coordination to build innovative and effective campaigns.

Reports to: Intern Manager

Location: Washington, D.C. (3 days in office & 2 days remote each week)

Internship dates: Start on June 5, 2023 - Last day is August 25, 2023

Status: Full-Time; Non-Exempt

Salary: $20/hour not to exceed 40 hours/week

Position Summary

The Hub Project’s campaigns team is currently accepting applications for its Summer 2023 Internship. Our campaigns leverage a mix of grassroots organizing, research, and paid media tactics to advance the goals of the Hub and its allies.

All applicants must be available to take on a full-time internship for a minimum of 40 hours a week, working in person on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We’re a fast-moving organization that’s always ready to jump into the next fight, so the right person for the internship is not afraid of taking on new opportunities to move people to action and quickly responding to an ever-changing news cycle.

As an intern for the Campaigns team, you will...

Conduct policy research for the campaign and help translate sometimes dense research into digestible and useful information for distribution
Assist in drafting policy reports, fact sheets, media advisories, press releases, op-eds, talking points, and/or digital content for the campaigns
Assist with conducting landscape scans of leading people and organizations in issue areas
Conduct basic research on the media and political landscape
Assist with media monitoring and tracking press coverage of developing stories, and build and maintain targeted media lists
Perform other duties as assigned

About you…

You have a demonstrated interest in progressive causes, research, and campaigns
You’re a skilled writer with the ability to incorporate the perspectives of multiple communities, specifically marginalized communities
You’re a skilled researcher with the ability to clearly and concisely summarize information
You have experience with community organizing and managing partnerships across people and organizations
You’re an effective multitasker with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
You’re well-organized, detail-oriented, and analytical
You follow the news and know the media landscape

In addition, it would be a bonus if…

You have experience drafting press materials, building press lists, and writing talking points and campaign messaging
You have experience reviewing drafted legislation, polling data, or policy research
You have experience working on progressive issue campaigns or at advocacy organizations

Hiring Statement

The Hub is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

COVID-19 Safety Considerations and Vaccination Policy

To center the safety and well-being of its employees, The Hub requires that any employee must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees are expected to report to work in person; all individuals entering the Hub offices will be asked to produce vaccination documentation for entrance to the premises. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at [email protected].

How to apply

To begin the application process, click "Apply For This Job." This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from The Hub. Thank you for your interest.

11-50 employees

Website

Left-of-center advocacy and research organization

Company Overview

The Hub Project builds coalitions and provides resources, capacity, infrastructure, and expertise to partners in the progressive movement. With experience in communications, digital, organizing, and research, they bring their skills to advocacy campaigns working to strengthen democracy, protect access to health care, and ensure the economy works for everyone.

Benefits

100 percent paid medical, vision, and dental premiums for employees and dependents
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account & commuter benefits
Paid vacation and personal leave
Health Reimbursement Account to cover 100 percent of in-network medical cost

Company Core Values

Remember the Human (including yourself!)
We All Rise Together
Be Honest
Always Be Scheming
We All Do the Dishes
Live the Why
We Don’t Give Up