Great Lakes Political Academy Summer Fellow

Apply to be a Summer Fellow with GLPA-LEAD through the Progressive Pipeline Fellowship! 

About GLPA-LEAD

The Great Lakes Political Academy (GLPA) has been a cornerstone of progressive campaign education in Michigan since its founding in 2013. Over the years, GLPA has trained more than 350 fellows through its intensive and highly regarded programs. Our mission is to empower rising campaign leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in competitive political environments.

Role Details:

This role is remote from Michigan. This role pays $20/hour, and is full-time (32 hours/week) from late May to August. 

Role Responsibilities: 

• Help to build and maintain the database of leadership and contact lists.
• Coordinate training event logistics and event registration data 
• Support organization’s work to recruit school board candidates and run a series of organizer trainings throughout the summer 
• Help plan fundraising events
• Research local elected officials, upcoming elections, and district demographics to inform strategic recruitment strategy 
• Contribute to social media platforms by drafting posts and using data to inform content 
• Help with administrative duties

About Progressive Pipeline:

The Progressive Pipeline Fellowship combines this impactful internship with access to professional development, personalized mentorship, and a community of peers passionate about social change. By applying for this role, you are also applying to join the Fellowship, an experience designed to launch your career in the social change sector.

As a Progressive Pipeline Fellow: 

• We’ll train you on the skills you need to succeed in your career, from managing up to asking for feedback to building relationships at work 
• We’ll coach you on how to turn your fellowship into a career 
• We’ll continue to support you after your fellowship through training, mentorship, and connections 

We’re looking for students and recent grads who are passionate about social justice, motivated by advocating for issues they care deeply about, and are willing to work hard and learn new skills. We want our fellows to bring their lived experiences to progressive spaces and to be committed to doing the work necessary to move our country forward. There are no prerequisites – we want fellows from all majors and class years to join us. 

If that sounds like you, take the next step today and apply to become a fellow with us at Progressive Pipeline! The priority deadline to apply is April 3.