Internships

Applications are open during the following time frames:

Fall Internship:	June 1 – September 1
Spring Internship:	October 1 – December 15
Summer Internship:	March 1 – April 15

To apply: Please send your resume and brief cover letter that includes your dates of availability to info@runningstartonline.org.

This is an ideal internship for someone who would like a great deal of responsibility and variety in the work they would do during their internship.
Intern responsibilities include:

Event planning:

• Selecting students and speakers for Young Women’s Political Leadership Program
• Drafting curriculum for summer program
• Researching and contacting speakers for our Path to Politics Seminars
• Marketing

Writing:

• Drafting business communication for President and Executive Director
• Composing profiles of “young women to watch” around the United States
• Newsletters, emails to our members, and press releases

Research:

• Women in politics around the world
• Young women candidates running for Congress
• Why so few young women are running

Web upkeep:

• Adding content to site
• Monitoring our Facebook Fan Page and Cause
• Monitoring our Twitter feed
• Helping spread Running Start programs to education institutions around the country
• Maintaining our information data base

This job is ideal for someone interested in learning about nonprofit management. Our interns get a well-rounded experience and are taught the ins and outs of Washington and advocacy.

Qualifications

Prior experience in politics is not required, but strong writing, communication, and organization skills are a must. A healthy sense of humor is also encouraged.

 

What past interns have to say:

“As Running Start’s intern, I have made so many connections with organizations and people all over DC. This job, by far, has been the highlight of my Washington Semester—I have learned hands-on about the importance of women in politics. I am confident that I will come back to Washington after college, and I will follow-through with this mission that Running Start started, and will, achieve.” — Katelyn Shorey, Spring 2008 Intern/2009 Star Fellowship Graduate

“When I decided to intern at Running Start this summer, I did so with the hopes of gaining professional work experience and exposure to the non-profit sector. However, my internship at Running Start has provided me both with these experiences, and also with so much more. Through my work at Running Start, I have learned, first hand, the value not only of being a strong female leader myself, but also of being a part of a larger network of empowered women.  The professional and personal skills that I have gained at Running Start are relevant within and beyond the realm of politics, and I am excited to stay connected to Running Start and their mission long after this summer ends.”– Liana Eisman, Summer 2012

Volunteering

Running Start is a new organization. Consequently, we constantly have opportunities to volunteer for Running Start. Volunteer opportunities exist all year round and can be inquired about by emailing info@runningstartonline.org.

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