Are you concerned with special interest money influence in policy decisions in our country? Change it with us! Democracy Matters will be opening up intern position (s) in their California chapters. Democracy Matters (DM), a non-partisan campus-based project of Common Cause (CC), working to get big private money out of politics and people back in.  It’s a  national organization offering an exciting internship opportunity to committed students to engage in political activism on their own campuses.

Keep in mind, there are two tracks that you can follow with Democracy Matters:

1. Apply for internship and interview.

2. Apply for the internship and come to the student summit July 23 – 25.

“Organize for Social Change” Internship Description and Responsibilities:
Address campaign finance reform, public financing of elections, and other initiatives that deepen democracy and related issues of global warming, tuition increases, and health care
Receive training and background policy initiatives by DM and CC. (No expertise in campaign finance reform is required.)
Build coalitions of student activists on your campus
Create a DM chapter that works with students, faculty and community activists to get private money out of politics and people back in
Develop and gain skills as a grassroots organizer
Organize at least four on-campus  campaigns/events per semester
Year-long internship (September – May); 10 hours a week (may vary)

Qualifications:

Must be a current student at a college or university in order to recruit and train other students (no class level requirement)
Serious interest in politics, social change, and political reform
Some organizing experience is encouraged, but not required

Benefits:

Stipend of $500 a semester
Connections to DM alums all over the country
Interns are mentored by professional DM staff  while developing leadership skills
Free attendance at our Annual Student Summit
The internship can be coordinated with the school’s practicum or internship programs to receive school credit
Networks of policy makers, public officials, CC staff and board members are available to support your interests
Receive DM materials – banner, flyers, DVD, t-shirt, stickers, and pins – to spread across your campus

For more information, please visit: www.democracymatters.org. To apply, students should email a resume and cover letter to joanm@democracymatters.org