My name is George Santos and I am a U.S. Congressional GOP candidate for New York’s 3rd Congressional District. I am reaching out to you regarding an exciting opportunity for highly motivated students who may be interested in the field of politics. My campaign is recruiting grassroots volunteers who want to learn how a campaign is run from the ground up: they will gain real-world experience in strategy, data management, team and event coordination, social networking, fundraising, and public speaking. These are valuable skills that will bolster their profiles in a variety of fields.

Volunteer activity will range from August 1st, 2020 to December 1st, 2020—thus, we are pleased to be able to offer academic credit to participants as well as compensation for travel in applicable cases. This is a valuable chance for students to further their degree progress in a practical way that enables them to understand and appreciate the spirit of professional teamwork. Furthermore, volunteers will have access to letters of recommendation from Campaign Management.

Requirements for accepted volunteers are as follows:

– Belief in the values of the candidate and campaign.

– Time commitment must meet the given institution’s minimum credit threshold.

– Training directly under campaign supervisors.

– Mandatory campaign event participation.

We deeply appreciate you forwarding this email throughout your department and/or organization(s). We hope to hear from interested students soon to set up times for video interviews; if selected, they will be integrated immediately.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out by replying to this email: [email protected]. We are more than happy to provide clarification.

• Fielding Phone Calls Remotely
• Support the office in fielding & logging constituent phone calls from home.
• Time Commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to a morning shift or an afternoon shift 1 or 2 days a week.

• Answer the phones and staff the front desk when the office opens.
• Time Commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to a morning shift or an afternoon shift 1 or 2 days a week.

• Upload data and case work into the City Council System
• Time commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to a morning shift or an afternoon shift 1 or 2 days a week. This is flexible and subject to change if more hours are needed

• Assist the Councilmember’s legislative staffer. Great for someone interested in gaining legal or government experience.
• Time Commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to a morning shift or an afternoon shift 1 or 2 days a week. This is flexible and subject to change if more hours are needed.

Upskilling means developing new skills specifically for gaining employment. In the economic aftermath of COVID-19, use this page as a resource to get access to the guidance and skills that employers need, and to learn about some great careers that will still be in high demand in the next few years. We’ve even curated training programs for a few of them.

While this website is primarily for CUNY college students and graduates, it may help all New Yorkers, including those without college experience. Visitors can take advantage of the following offerings:

• Upskilling Programs: Sign up for online courses on the skills employers want, including data analytics, digital marketing, and digital literacy
• Personalized next steps: Find out what actions you should be taking today based on your field of study

Complete the application at this link to get started: https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/workforce/students/upskilling/

We are pleased to inform you that the City University of New York will initiate a pilot program this summer to provide additional opportunities to students affected by the ongoing pandemic.  CUNY’s Summer Intensive for Public Policy (SIPP) will offer a concentrated learning experience that helps build foundational knowledge of the public policy and decision-making process and offers training in career development.

More than ever, we are experiencing how public policy, and those who shape it, influence the everyday lives of individuals who continuously look to government to catalyze a more equitable society at a time of crisis.  Furthermore, over 60% of students who had jobs pre-COVID lost them—the CUNY SIPP represents a skill-building alternative to cancelled experiential learning options. The program is offered free of charge to CUNY students through support from private foundations.

Over the course of 4 days, the CUNY SIPP online training will guide students through the phases of policy making from issue identification to implementation and provide career training that will facilitate a path towards impactful, decision-making roles in government and business. The training will include presentations from leaders with experience service agencies and non-governmental organizations at all levels, interactive online activities, career development and help students understand how good policy is made in a diverse, dynamic setting like New York.

Interested candidates must submit the application form at the following link: https://cunysud.formstack.com/forms/sipp.

The priority application deadline is June 22, 2020. CUNY SIPP staff will contact students directly. Final deadline for Cohorts 2 and 3 is July 5, 2020.

Interested students should have completed a minimum of 24 credits by June 2020 and demonstrate an interest in and commitment to public service, government, advocacy and/or volunteerism.  The program will serve students from all parts of the CUNY community.

Students must be available over the course of one week in either July or August 2020 as per the schedule below:

• Cohort 1: July 13 to July 16
• Cohort 2: July  27 to July 30
• Cohort 3: August 10 to August 13

All training will occur online in a virtual classroom setting. Access to internet over the course of the entire cycle is required to participate.

Please take a moment to review this fact sheet for more information on the SIPP program application and qualifications.

The City University of New York is pleased to offer a Fall internship opportunity in New York City for selected students. The Program will be coordinated by the Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government & Public Affairs and designated officers at each of the City University’s colleges. The CUNY Women’s Public Service Internship Program will provide highly qualified individuals the opportunity to learn by doing in the offices of selected legislators working to benefit women and promote women’s issues in New York.

Application and Deadline:

The application is now available and is fully online at this link: https://cunySUD.formstack.com/forms/etr_wpsip_application All materials must be completed and submitted online by July 15th.

Eligibility:

The Program is open to any student who has completed 30 credits by the Fall 2020 term.  Any major may apply, but students who wish to be considered should demonstrate an interest in public policy and women’s issues in New York.  Applicants must carry a 3.0 GPA, and must submit an unofficial transcript to Professor Marcus Johnson ([email protected]), 2 confidential faculty recommendation forms along with their applications. Participants must also possess a valid Social Security Number or EIN— issued by the United States Social Security Administration.

Award:

CUNY will award $2,000 to each eligible student.

Academic Component and College Credit:

Selected participants will earn academic credit by enrolling in a seminar and internship course on their college campus.  All credit arrangements should be made prior to the first day of the internship program.

Internship Placements:

Interns will serve up to 15 hours per week during weekday business hours for the duration of the fall semester.  Placement will be in the local offices of legislators at the city, state and national levels.

For further information please contact your Campus Faculty Coordinator or phone Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program at 646.664.8780

Allison Fine is running as a progressive feminist in the Democratic primary for Congress in Westchester/Rockland counties in the NYC area. She is the former chair of NARAL Pro-Choice America and is an expert on technology and society.

Due to the coronavirus, we are looking for college students with time on their hands to participate in the campaign. At the moment, we are in need of phonebankers to call residents and explain how to vote given the new absentee ballot regulations. The part-time internship is as much or as little time as the students are interested in providing.

We expect the election turnout to be very low for the June 23rd primary, so every phone call a student intern makes is an enormous difference.

Students that are interested in applying or have questions should contact Zachary Freiman at [email protected], [email protected], or (914) 841-5111.

If you would like more information about the campaign, you can visit our website: www.allisonfine2020.com.

Overview:

Maria Castro is a local community and civic leader, elected to various positions within the New York State Democratic Party, committed to equal access for all at the ballot box and a mission to enhance civic engagement, voter participation and political leadership amongst disenfranchised groups to participate in the democratic process. She is looking to recruit:

College Students studying Business, Communication, Marketing and Political Science and High School Seniors that are smart, energetic, passionate, and enthusiastic candidates to join our team as Summer 2020 Interns. This is an unpaid position; we will support your request for school credit upon receiving approval from the Department Chair at your school.

We are seeking a diverse applicant pool with experience and/or interest in any of the following areas:

• Communications
• Research and public policy
• Voting rights and social justice issues
• Civic engagement and partnerships
• Marketing & Tele-Marketing
• Event Planning
• Campaigns and elections
• Project Management

Responsibilities:

Each intern’s responsibilities will be developed based on their experience, interests, and organizational need, and may include any combination of the following:

• Conducting digital marketing campaigns to enhance voter participation.
• Drafting press releases, statements, emails, fact sheets, and press kit materials;
• Blogging about timely and relevant political issues;
• Assisting to develop creative activations/programs that support the team’s mission;
• Coordinating voter education with partner organizations;
• Developing and maintaining a variety of resources to engage and educate people about elections, the various changes due to COVID-19, and voting rights issues;
• Supporting the civic technology program by researching and outreaching to strategic partners and evaluating tools for needed improvements;
• Creating descriptive and creative ads to improve our SEO;
• Updating websites and building new web pages;
• Cataloging art assets to maximize content creation and distribution;
• Expanding our volunteer program to ensure we are maximizing impact and adding capacity to our team;
• Managing constituency communications, including fielding questions about registration and election deadlines and processes;
• Additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate is a top performer who brings high levels of energy and enthusiasm, works well independently and with diverse teams, and has a demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead projects. Qualifications should include:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Digital Marketing;
• Creative writing;
• Strong critical thinking skills;
• Independently collaborate actively with other team members;
• Leadership and achievement in academic, professional, extracurricular, or volunteer settings;
• The ability to work effectively with diverse team members and communities;
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, fast learner, and can multitask;
• Good humored, independent, and flexible (creativity helps too!);
• An affinity for civic engagement;
• Passionate about growing participation of disenfranchised communities.

In your application, please make a special note if you have experience with:

• Journalism, communications, and/or public relations;
• Elections and/or campaigns;
• Digital Marketing skills;
• Research and/or policy;
• Video production;
• Event planning and/or fundraising;
• Developing and/or setting up new projects and programs;
• HTML, CSS, SEO, JavaScript, PHP, Bootstrap, Photoshop, or UI/UX Design.

Hours and Compensation:

Interns will work the total number of hours as requested per the school course requirement. Please note that the Baruch Political Science Department does not award internship credit for summer internships.

How to Apply:

Please email: [email protected] and attach a cover letter, resume and 2-3 references together with responses to the questions below. Please include “Summer 2020 Intern” in the subject line.

Questions for Intern Applicants:

1. What issues are you most passionate about?
2. Please list your top 3 relevant experiences connected to leadership, civic engagement, voting rights, and/or nonprofit work.
3. Tell us the story of voting in your first election. Haven’t voted yet? Tell us what you’re looking forward to when you vote for the first time.

Please note that your participation for the duration of the internship in full will be graded in accordance with your completion of the various assignments given and accepted by you.

Costa for Queens Borough President is looking for hardworking interns from local colleges, universities and high schools to join the team trying to elect Costa as Borough President on June 23, 2020! Costa Constantinides believes that everyone in Queens deserves to live without fear of rising seas or rising rents. He recognizes that climate change presents an existential threat to all New Yorkers. For qualified, motivated students and recent graduates, this position provides an opportunity to join a grassroots campaign to transform Queens. Due to the unprecedented crisis we are going through, interns will work remotely from home.

Intern will be exposed to:

• The inner workings of a fast-paced local election
• Hands on experience strategizing and planning with seasoned campaign staff
• Opportunities to help multiple departments and see the different sides of a campaign
• Partner with interest groups and other political offices to amplify policy goals

Job Description

• Connect with community members and groups to recruit volunteers to the campaign
• Help organize and participate in canvassing events including text banking, phone banking, digital town halls, etc.
• Compiling data submitted by volunteers
• Content creation – Suggest events or content that can further the campaign
• Devising innovative methods of connecting with community members using social media, or other remote canvassing options

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Access to own laptop and/or smartphone preferred
• Interest in grassroots organizing, environmental causes, and/or local government/politics strongly preferred
• Excitement to elect Costa for Queens Borough President!

Timeframe, compensation, location

• Flexible hours
• This position is unpaid, but documentation will be provided for any credit requirement
• Recommendation letters provided by staff and/or councilman based on performacne
• Work remotely

To apply:

Please submit a resume attached to an email explaining why you want to join the Costa for Queens team to [email protected]. Student veterans, women, minorities and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you looking for a rewarding year-long internship that:

• Pays $15/hour
• Allows you the opportunity to work virtually
• Gives you the chance to work with one of New York City’s Cultural institutions

Then Cultural Corps is the internship program for you!  Students of ALL majors can apply to gain real world experience and develop a foundation of professional skills that they can use to succeed in achieving their career aspirations.

Cultural Corps guarantees that every student accepted into the program will be placed at one of our many partnering institutions. Through our program students will enhance their knowledge, build a professional network, and apply their skills working in the diverse fields within the cultural sector.

If you’re interested in working within the cultural sector and developing your professional skills, take advantage of this great opportunity to kick start your career and APPLY NOW!

The application deadline is Sunday, May 24^th, so apply as soon as possible!

If you want to learn more, read through our website for more information and eligibility. If you still have questions, email us at [email protected]

Best,

Cultural Corps Team