The Common Good is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that uses forums and initiatives to encourage our leaders across the political spectrum to find common ground and help bridge the divisions that threaten our nation. Our events range from premieres and screenings of thought-provoking and inspiring films, hosted conversations with political and economic leaders, artists and activists. Past guests include: Bill Clinton, Dick Cheney, Al Gore, Henry Kissinger, Nancy Pelosi, Michael Bloomberg, Kellyanne Conway, John Kerry, Kirsten Gillibrand, Tim Kaine, Ed Rendell, Christine Todd Whitman, Lindsey Graham, Paul Krugman, Nouriel Roubini, Alan Blinder, Mitch McConnell, Paul Begala, Ed Rollins, Robert Shrum, Arianna Huffington, David Hogg, Carl Bernstein, Sebastian Junger, Gloria Steinem, Mark Ruffalo and many more distinguished and influential voices. The Common Good is one of the nation’s premier nonprofit, nonpartisan platforms presenting outstanding voices for discussions and briefings on national policies and trends.  Our audience consists of influencers from business, law, media, and public service and the discussion would be videotaped for later viewing on the web.

Duties may include:

• Conduct research on issues and public policy.
• Assisting with event planning, execution, and post-event wrap-up.
• Interaction with our members—at events, over the phone and email.
• Assist in day-to-day operations like drafting memo’s, writing formal letters to government and public officials and helping develop events and projects
• Participate in other duties that may be required

As this coming term will be filled with interesting political events, we are looking for students who would like to be involved and be part of the future.

Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].