New Media Campaign Intern (paid)

Job Location: 
Washington, DC

NGP VAN provides market-leading software products and award-winning services to Democrats and their allies.  For more than a decade, we have helped our clients succeed and win by delivering a unique mix of products, political and technology expertise, and outstanding client services and training.  Our Digital Services team provides web design, development and strategic support to our clients for every aspect of their online campaigns.
 
Job Description:
This is a unique opportunity to serve on the cutting edge of online organizing for Democratic campaigns, parties, PACs, and other progressive organizations.  The New Media Campaign Intern will collaborate with our products and services teams to build and support interactive campaign websites, social media campaigns, and digital services products.
This is a paid internship.
 
Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of at least one new digital services product and help roll it out to clients.
  • Help set up and configure online action features, including social media functionality, for clients.
  • Integrate Drupal modules with online action tools and database applications.
  • Assist clients with implementation of new Drupal functionality; provide training and support.

 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Familiarity with Drupal a plus. Understanding of best practices in Web design and a working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
  • Working knowledge of online strategies for political and advocacy campaigns, strong political interests and knowledge, and a commitment to helping Democrats win.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage several projects concurrently; excellent teamwork skills. 
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to establish relationships at all levels of an organization.

 
Interested?  Send us your resume, a cover letter and your three favorite uses of technology by a political organization and why, by emailing jobs@ngpvan.com.