When you stop to think about it everything from the food we buy to the air we breathe is influenced by our campaign finance system and the billions in campaign contributions flowing to candidates for state-level office, the U.S. Congress, and the Presidency.    Public Campaign is the leading national group working to counter the influence of all this private money on our public policy by pushing for Clean Elections, or full public financing of elections. We’ve been successful in winning Clean Elections in several states and we’re focusing our efforts on winning more state systems, and taking Clean Elections to Congress.

Come join Public Campaign this summer and get hands on campaign experience working in support of Clean Elections public financing at the state level, and in Washington. We will also be placing substantial focus on issue based accountability work – where we match campaign donations to members of Congress with their voting records – on the key issues of the day. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside people who’ve been fighting for full public financing of elections for a decade or more, learn practical organizing skills, and assist in our efforts to raise the profile of the role that private money plays in policy-making. If you’re looking towards a career in non-profit advocacy and want to learn a bit more about how things get done in Washington, here’s your chance.

Term: June 10th – August 7th.  This position is 40 hrs./week

The ideal candidate will have a passion for social and economic justice organizing, strong attention to detail, good writing skills, superior organizational skills, and a “can-do-and-glad-to” attitude.

Stipend: $150/week

To apply please send a resume, cover letter, and BRIEF writing sample (1-2 pages) to Monica Rober, mrober@publicampaign.org. No phone calls please. Please specify the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Deadline to apply: April 3, 2009

Public Campaign is an equal opportunity employer.