Fall Advocacy and Policy Fellow

CNL is seeking a part-time, paid fellow to collaborate with our team and our sister think tank in the fall. An ideal candidate will be a news and political junkie with a broad skill set and experience shifting seamlessly between a wide variety of tasks. 

Must have a genuine interest in advancing center-left politics globally, a strong working knowledge of domestic politics and current national issues, and some experience with social media networks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and multitasking skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to drive results and consistently meet deadlines are a must. 

Our Fall Fellow Program will place a heavy emphasis on event planning and grassroots advocacy, while also providing frequent opportunities for policy research, public affairs, and government relations experience. This position is in-person only and based in Washington, D.C.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the grassroots team to plan the organization’s annual summit in October.

• Assist with graphic design for events, grassroots chapters, and social media programming.

• Assist the grassroots team with updating and maintaining their website. 

• Assist with compiling and drafting newsletters and other email campaigns.

• Assist in compiling internal and external memos and communications. 

• Conduct policy and candidate research for ongoing campaigns. 

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A strong interest in advancing center-left politics

• Coursework or other proven knowledge of economic tools and thinking

• Excellent research and writing skills

• Working knowledge of politics and policy

• Experience with social networking sites such as Twitter, Reddit, and Instagram

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Ability to be a team player and to work in a fast-paced environment

• The ability to self-start and meet deadlines

Preferred: 

• Prior experience working on a campaign or in a political office

• Experience working with Squarespace

• Experience with graphic design software, including Canva and the Adobe Suite

• Experience with EveryAction/NGP VAN’s email and event system

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to tobin@cnliberalism.org with the subject line “Advocacy and Policy Fellow.” Please save all files as PDFs and begin the file name with First Name, Last Name, and Document type (e.g., JaneSmithResume.pdf). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.