Political Affairs Programme

Borgen Project; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization combatting global poverty is seeking individuals for a remote Political Affairs Programme in Barnsley. This part-time, unpaid role involves leading outreach efforts, meeting government officials, and assisting with fundraising initiatives. No prior experience required; college credit available. Flexible start dates each month.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and social justice. No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead public and political outreach in your state and district.
• Meet with members of Congress/Government.
• Represent the organization at various events.
• Assist with fundraising efforts.
• Mobilize individuals to support poverty-reduction legislation.
• Speak to groups, classes, and organizations.
• Write letters of support to political leaders and media.

Job description

From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the innovative movement that is downsizing global poverty. The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nations on earth should be doing more to address global poverty. The national campaign is working to make poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy.

Political Affairs Programme

The role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. This is a part‑time 12‑hour per week, 12‑week, unpaid remote programme. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities

• Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
• Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your State/District/Constituency.
• Representing The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
• Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
• Mobilizing individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty‑reduction legislation.
• Speaking to groups, classes and organizations.
• Writing letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.

Experience

No prior experience is necessary; we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPA or background.

Details

This is an unpaid programme, although college credit is available.

Start Date

New programmes begin every month; you choose the month you wish to start.

Watch our video to learn more about The Borgen Project.