Political Advocacy Intern

Job Title: Political Advocacy & Donor Outreach Intern (Unpaid)

Department: Political Advocacy & Fundraising

Organization: John Fay for Congress | A Better Way, Inc.

Location: Remote

Duration: 4 Months

Compensation: Unpaid / Academic Credit Available

About Us

John Fay for Congress | A Better Way, Inc. is a non-profit political campaign dedicated to serving Florida’s 13th District. Our movement is built on a simple belief: Pinellas County deserves leadership that fights for Mental Health legislative action, eliminating Taxes for Seniors, Capping Food Costs, and securing Affordable Housing. Because we are not backed by corporate special interests, our success depends on the grassroots digital support of neighbors like you.

What You’ll Be Doing: Advancing Advocacy Through Strategic Donor Engagement

As a Political Advocacy & Donor Outreach Intern, you will play an important role in supporting the campaign’s advocacy and fundraising efforts. Working behind the scenes, you will help connect supporters, community stakeholders, and prospective donors with campaign leadership. This position offers valuable exposure to political advocacy, public affairs, grassroots engagement, and the congressional process while contributing to initiatives that help advance the campaign’s mission and policy goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Donor Outreach: Conduct professional email outreach to prospective donors, supporters, and community stakeholders to build engagement and strengthen campaign relationships.

Appointment Coordination: Schedule and coordinate meetings between donors and campaign leadership, ensuring smooth communication and follow-up throughout the fundraising process.

Advocacy Engagement: Assist with outreach initiatives that connect supporters to campaign priorities, public policy discussions, and advocacy efforts.

Research & Prospecting: Identify prospective donors, advocacy organizations, and community partners whose interests align with the campaign’s mission and legislative objectives.

Communication Management: Maintain accurate records of donor communications, appointment schedules, and engagement activities using campaign databases and organizational tools.

Campaign Support: Collaborate with fundraising and advocacy teams to support outreach strategies, stakeholder engagement efforts, and initiatives that advance campaign objectives.

Qualifications

• Students or recent graduates in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Public Administration, Business, Marketing, or related fields.
• Strong written communication and professional email correspondence skills.
• Interest in political advocacy, public affairs, civic engagement, or the congressional process.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Experience with donor outreach, CRM systems, or campaign operations is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to commit to a 4-month unpaid internship.

Why Join Us?

Political campaigns rely on effective advocacy and supporter engagement to create meaningful change. Through this internship, you will gain firsthand exposure to political organizing, fundraising operations, stakeholder relations, and the legislative process. You will develop professional communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills while gaining valuable insight into how campaigns secure the resources needed to advance policy initiatives and connect with communities. This experience provides a strong foundation for careers in politics, public policy, government relations, advocacy, and non-profit leadership.