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SignOn.org Internship (Paid Stipend) - Virtual Office


SignOn.org Internship

Time and again, MoveOn.org has changed the face of politics in America by harnessing the power of the Internet and our 7 million members. And now we're changing the game again with an innovative new organizing platform called SignOn.org that gives everyday folks the tools to run their own MoveOn-style campaigns on the issues they care about most—everything from ending corporate personhood to keeping fracking out of local communities. And by connecting these local efforts to our members, we're making sure that even small start-up campaigns have the grassroots muscle they need to win.
As a SignOn.org intern, you'll work directly with the project's leaders and get excellent training. You'll never have to get us coffee, but you should be ready and willing to work hard to make the project's vision a reality.
Skills Required
  • Great writing ability.
  • Self-manager and self-starter.
  • Ability to manage complex projects and hit deadlines.
  • Outstanding attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well with a team under pressure.
  • Experience with social media—if you have a great blog or Twitter feed or well-curated Tumblr with a dedicated following, that's a good sign.
  • Technical aptitude, including basic familiarity with HTML.
  • User experience, traditional media graphic design, and/or programming chops are all big plusses.
Location: Anywhere. We have a virtual office, and collaborate online. Interns must have access to a computer and Internet provided at your own expense.
Stipend: $1,500/month plus great experience (this is a 20-hour per week internship).
Benefits: Health insurance.
Start Date: Rolling; ideally, mid to late January.
End Date: This is a four-month internship, so end date is four months from start date.
To Apply: Click here to submit your application, resume, and a cover letter. In your cover letter, include links to two great petitions you've seen online recently and an explanation of why you think they are great.