Internship: Economy Campaigns
Reports to: Intern Manager
Location: Washington, D.C. (The Hub has returned to the office 3 days a week as of April 2022, and interns can expect to work from the office at least 3 days a week at that time.)
Internship dates: Start on June 13, 2022 - Last day is August 26, 2022
Status: Full-Time; Non-Exempt
Salary: $20/hour not to exceed 40 hours/week
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.
Position Summary
The Hub is accepting applications for an Economy Campaigns Intern to support the entire campaign team, across departments in the execution of national and state-based programs focused on educating the public about critical economic issues and holding elected officials accountable to their constituents. Our campaigns leverage a mix of grassroots organizing, paid media, and earned media tactics to advance the goals of the Hub and its allies. This is a paid position.
As an Economy Campaigns Intern, you'll:
- Provide logistical support for earned media events and activities
- Maintain cross campaign task tracker
- Draft outlines for campaign tactics
- Track and report on the progress of The Hub’s various campaigns
- Conduct basic research on the media and political landscape to advance The Hub’s day-to-day campaigns
- Track press coverage on developing stories and campaigns
- Conduct policy research for various campaigns, attend progressive movement meetings, and report back important details to the team
- Monitor congressional hearings in real time
- Assist in managing and updating partnership tracking database
- Supporting with designing assets for social media and other platforms (often rapid response).
- Monitoring public polling for key trends and communicate relevant data to internal campaign teams
- Perform other duties as assigned
About you:
- You have a demonstrated interest in progressive causes
- You’re an effective multitasker with excellent writing and communication skills
- You’re extremely organized, detail-oriented, and analytical
- You’re proactive with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- You are passionate about issues related to social justice
- You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- You follow the news You’ve got a sense of humor, entrepreneurialism, and an openness to evolving responsibilities
- You have the ability to clearly and concisely summarize information
- You are a creative problem-solver, organized, and live for the details.
COVID-19 Safety Considerations
This position is based in Washington, DC and candidates will be expected to relocate to work in person when determined by the project. (Safety remains our top priority and we continue to follow CDC guidance.)
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
To center the safety and well-being of its employees, The Hub Project requires that any employee must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at HR@newventurefund.org.
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.
New Venture Fund Careers
The Hub is a project of the New Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. The New Venture Fund 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. The New Venture Fund’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.