Democracy North Carolina is hiring ten outstanding college students for our Democracy Summer internship program. During the summer of 2010, Democracy Summer interns will work in 2-person teams located in Charlotte, Durham, Fayetteville, Greenville or Winston-Salem. Under the direction of an experienced field organizer, they will help build our volunteer base, empower citizens to take part in the political process and advocate for electoral policies that put the people of North Carolina first. Visit www.democracy-nc.org for details on the program, our activities and our overall mission. Democracy North Carolina is a non-partisan organization.

Interns receive a $2,300 stipend and work hard for two months, including many evening and weekend hours. In return, they learn how to win political influence in North Carolina, explore a career in public service, politics, and the non-profit field, and develop relationships that can serve them well when they start their careers. They also learn about voting rights, election law, money in politics, activism techniques and interpersonal skills critical to successful community organizing.

HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates should visit www.democracy-nc.org for a downloadable application, then email a completed application plus a cover letter and resume to democracysummer@democracy-nc.org or mail it to Democracy Summer Program, 1821 Green Street, Durham, NC 27705-4114. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

NOTE: The final day to apply for Democracy Summer is March 5, 2010.

The ideal applicant will have a commitment to social and economic justice, be able to communicate with diverse groups of people, have a general understanding of politics and possess strong public speaking skills.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Final round interviews will be conducted in Durham, NC on March 20th or 27th and offers will be extended by March 30th. All interns must attend a mandatory 3-day training session from May 26th to May 28th. Democracy Summers ends July 30th.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Visit www.democracy-nc.org for more information on the program, accomplishments of past Democracy Summer teams, a downloadable application and other information. If you would like recruiting materials for your school, please contact Ashley Foxx at ashleyfoxx@democracy-nc.org or call 919-286-6000, Ext. 18.