2025 Summer Campaign Project Internship
Campaign Project Internship
Public affairs firm Calvert Street Group is recruiting campaign interns for summer 2025 in Nashville, TN. Interns will be expected to work 15-40 hours a week. Days and times are flexible. Interns will be assigned to multiple projects and will be responsible for implementing campaign strategy as directed by campaign managers. This may include project research, running phone banks, generating canvassing materials, and designing candidate literature. Opportunities for brown-bag lunches with outside leaders across various fields will be presented to further professional development and gain contacts. Additionally, interns may be provided with relevant reading materials to help tie theory to practice. As an intern, you will be a valuable and integral part of our fun and hardworking team, and your work will directly affect the performance and growth of Calvert Street Group.
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze the political landscape and devise strategy for executing your campaign plan.
- Design and execute individualized voter contact programs.
- Write, edit and proofread direct mail, press releases, talking points and fact sheets
- Build coalitions in support of client objectives, including stakeholders, elected officials, opinion leaders, and the media.
- Utilize cutting edge voter contact programs including voter file management, micro-targeting, voter ID programs, phone programs, and integrated social media.
- Identify and work with media; demonstrate knowledge of traditional and social media.
- Attend client and regulatory meetings, meet deadlines, draft reports.
Qualifications
- Juniors or Seniors preferred
- Strong communication, critical thinking, research and interpersonal skills
- Solid research, writing and editing skills
- Detail-oriented and a strong work ethic
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience managing voter contact databases a plus
About Calvert Street Group: Calvert Street is a leading corporate and political campaign consulting firm focusing on state and local affairs, land use and development, ballot initiatives, and grassroots lobbying. For more information, visit: www.calvertstreet.com.