FONTAINE & COMPANY is a grassroots advocacy and public affairs firm that specializes in mobilizing real people and communities to tell a story, spread a message and encourage activism. Our methods are rooted in research and data, but our approach is uniquely personal. Working with corporate partners, non-profit and advocacy organizations, state and local governments and electoral clients, we build genuine relationships and support that results in meaningful engagement of activists, consumers and voters.<\/p>\n
POSITION SUMMARY
\nWe are seeking bright, motivated, and civically minded interns who want first-hand experience working on corporate, issue-based, electoral and advocacy campaigns.<\/p>\n
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
\n\u2022 Organize and maintain supporter records;
\n\u2022 Support field staff in organizing and executing grassroots campaigns;
\n\u2022 Assist with the organizations of community outreach meetings and earned media events;
\n\u2022 Conduct research of local community leaders, stakeholders and important civic organizations for different grassroots campaigns;
\n\u2022 With support from Campaign Directors, prepare and facilitate phone banks;
\n\u2022 Support social media work: draft potential posts, track account followers and likes, general account monitoring;
\n\u2022 Administrative duties including data entry, scanning, and filing.<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS:
\nIntern must be:
\n\u2022 A self-starter who is able to work with a high degree of autonomy;
\n\u2022 Well organized \u2013 a multi-tasker;
\n\u2022 Outgoing and a team player;
\n\u2022 Comfortable communicating on the phone and with diverse groups of people;
\n\u2022 Mature and able to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct;
\n\u2022 Interested in political and advocacy campaigns.<\/p>\n
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
\n\u2022 Must be enrolled in (or already completed) a bachelors degree program, 3rd and 4th year students preferred but not required;
\n\u2022 Must have reliable transportation.<\/p>\n
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 2<\/p>\n
HOURS: 10-20 hours a week, exact hours and schedule flexible<\/p>\n
LOCATION: Baltimore, MD<\/p>\n
TO APPLY:
\nThis internship is unpaid, but students may obtain course credit. We are recruiting on a rolling basis. Students need not wait till spring\/summer semester to apply. Applicants should email a cover letter, r\u00e9sum\u00e9, hours of availability, school requirements for internship completion\/credit, and a one-page single-spaced essay about what the student hopes to gain from the internship to Internships@FontaineCompany.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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