The Arizona AFL-CIO is now seeking an intern for the 2010 political season. At the Arizona AFL-CIO, you'll have insight into the role of the labor movement in American politics today and help fight for the cause of working families across the state.
At the Arizona AFL-CIO, you’ll get hands on experience in:
Political Campaign Strategy
Volunteer Management & Organizing
Messaging & Campaign Communications
Social Media Outreach
Opposition Research
Legislation Analysis
REAL Responsibilities. REAL Experience. REAL Impact.
The Arizona AFL-CIO is the voice of Arizona’s labor movement. Our priorities are:
Politics – We actively engage our members in the election of worker-friendly politicians who will defend and advance the freedom of workers to form and join unions.
Legislation – We pursue an agenda with elected legislators to not only protect, but enhance the rights of working people to enjoy a fair wage, a safe workplace and respect on and off the job.
Communications – Our message is simple: union members and their families are the real heroes of Arizona, and we will ensure that their voices are heard every single day, in every single venue and at every level.
Organizing – We will strategically and enthusiastically support the growth of our labor movement and our local unions until all Arizonans find their own “Voice at Work!”
Internship Requirements
The purpose of this internship is to assist the Executive Director of the Arizona AFL-CIO and support staff in all phases of the Arizona AFL-CIO “Labor 2010” political program and to assist with preparations for the 2011 Session of the Arizona State Legislature.
The intern is expected to contribute a minimum of 20 hours per week to the Arizona AFL-CIO. While hours are flexible, the intern will occasionally be asked to contribute time in the evenings or on weekends.
The intern will receive a bi-weekly stipend throughout the 12 week internship. The first day of work for the intern will be Monday, September 13th, with an end date of Friday, December 3rd. Most work will be conducted in the Phoenix office, although reasonable accommodations can be made.
The position requires communication and writing skills, the ability to work in a team setting and self-starting independence. Most importantly, this internship demands a strong commitment and desire to learn about Arizona politics and the legislative processes from a working family perspective and through hands on experience.
Candidates must be eligible for a Bachelors or Masters Degree, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and have completed at least 75 credit hours by the end of the fall semester. Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills required.
Contact Information
Please contact Rebekah Friend at rfriend@azaflcio.org or 602-631-4488 ext 225 for more information.
Deadlines
Internship applications, along with a cover letter and detailed resume with 3 business references, must be received by our office by 4:30 PM, Wednesday, September 1st. Applicants will then be called for interviews the following week. The 12 week internship begins Monday, September 13th.
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