Fellow

Housed in Public Citizen, the Declaration for American Democracy is an anti-oppression coalition of over 260 organizations working together to make the promise of democracy real for all of us.

We believe our democratic systems, institutions, and leaders must reflect, represent, and respect the diverse, multicultural nation that we are and have always been. For democracy to work for us, it must include all of us. As America’s diversity continues to grow, so must our democracy. And in order to make progress on issues Americans care about, we must have a democracy that is representative and responsive to the American people.  
 

We are seeking a Fellow this winter/spring to help advance the mission of the coalition: to defend our democracy in real-time while building our movement to strengthen our freedom to vote and voice in our democracy. Fellows on our team will work around 20 hours a week for 8 weeks.
 

Fellows will have the opportunity to gain experience both in national advocacy efforts as well as to get in depth training in community organizing so that they can organize their own communities around sweeping democracy reform. 
 

We'll work with communities and our organizational partners to combat the threats facing our democracy, from voter suppression efforts targeting communities of color to corporate and big-money interests corrupting our politics. Together, we can and will protect our right to fair representation while working to build a better future. 
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Attending regular weekly training sessions and team meetings
• Working with activists around the country, including locally and in key states, to get them involved in strategic campaigns;
• Organizing campus and/or local community with skills gained through training
• Building a coalition of local allies in democracy work
• Meeting directly (or virtually) with members of Congress
• Planning and hosting events (virtual or socially distanced) in support of democracy reform
• Develop issues and/or organizing expertise through dedicated assignments;
• Conduct social media and online outreach to build campaign visibility and assisting with press outreach and events;
• Research and write on current topics regarding our work.

Qualifications:

• Passion for democracy reform
• Interest in learning more about organizing (no prior organizing experience is required)
• Ability to be both a strong team player and to be self driven in your work
• Strong communications skills a plus