Elections Research Intern - SF or DC job - Change.org - San Francisco, CA

Change.org is the world’s largest technology platform for social change. Our goal is to empower people everywhere to start campaigns around the issues they care about, mobilize others, and work with decision makers to drive solutions.

We’re also an innovative business – a “social enterprise” and a certified B Corporation, with a business model designed to support positive social impact (more about B Corps: www.bcorporation.net).

Over 100 million people have signed petitions, and our users win nearly one victory per hour, including strengthening hate crime legislation in South Africa; fighting corruption in Indonesia, Italy, and Brazil; ending the ban on gay Boy Scouts in the United States, and big wins for women’s rights in India. And we’re just getting started. Here’s a small snapshot of why some of the 100 million people have signed Change.org petitions: youtu.be/UcT1rgZDko4

We love serving our incredible users, and we love our staff too. We show it with very competitive salaries, five weeks of vacation, robust maternity and parental leave, an amazing culture, free language training (if you want it), and a high impact, low-ego team that can’t wait to learn from you and teach you what they know.

We are seeking a motivated and resourceful Elections Research Intern who will support an innovative new project we are undertaking for the 2016 elections to empower citizens with greater influence in the electoral process. This position is ideal for a student or recent graduate who is passionate about politics, technology, and civic engagement.

The Research Intern will report to the Communications & Marketing Manager in San Francisco, supporting a variety of research-related projects.

Here’s what you’ll do as part of our team:
Explore the intricate workings of the American electoral process, including the presidential primaries and caucuses.

Build and maintain a database of information related to elections, such as electoral rules and election dates.

Identify influential individuals and advocacy organizations have been or will be involved in the 2016 presidential elections.

Support outreach to and help manage communication with key stakeholders.

Compile relevant news, information, and research as it relates to our project.

Collaborate with our team of designers, engineers, and marketers to support various special tasks as they arise.

And here are the skills & experience we hope you have:
Reliable, detail-oriented, and thorough contributor with a strong work ethic and ability to operate independently.

A self-starter and go-getter, eager to expand and refine one’s research and communication skills.

Creative and strategic thinker who can think, plan and execute resourcefully, both autonomously and as part of a broader team.

Outstanding interpersonal, project management, and decision-making skills.

Demonstrated ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in fast-paced environments.

Excellent research and analysis skills.

Excellent written, verbal and social media communication skills.

Knowledge and experience in politics, campaigns, and/or advocacy is preferred.

The internship opportunity can be structured as either part- or full-time, and offered for both the summer and/or fall, with flexible start and end dates.

The position is based remotely during the summer and either remotely, in San Francisco, or in Washington, DC in the fall.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.

We are working for a world where no one is powerless, and where creating change is a part of everyday life. We’re just getting started, and we hope you’ll join us.