What are the responsibilities and job description for the Students for Debbie Spielberg Field Leadership Program position at Debbie Spielberg for County Council District 1?
Company Description
Debbie Spielberg is a dedicated public servant running for Montgomery County Council, District 1, with over 25 years of experience in championing issues such as healthcare access, affordable housing, and environmental protection. A former Legislative Director for Congressman John Lewis, Debbie has a track record of advocating for justice and impactful policy change. As a seasoned senior staffer in Montgomery County government, she has addressed critical local matters, from minimum wage policies to sustainability efforts. A proud Montgomery County resident for over two decades, Debbie is committed to transparency, accountability, and serving her community with compassion and action-driven leadership.
Role Description
The Students for Debbie Spielberg Field Leadership Program is an internship opportunity based on-site in Bethesda, MD. Interns will assist the campaign team with voter outreach, organizing campaign events, and managing communications efforts to amplify Debbie Spielberg’s vision for District 1. Responsibilities include voter engagement through canvassing and phone banking, building relationships within the community, conducting research on key policy issues, and supporting candidate events. This internship offers hands-on learning opportunities to engage in civic participation and contribute to a grassroots campaign.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse community members effectively.
- Organizational abilities, attention to detail, and demonstrated reliability in completing assigned tasks promptly.
- Skills in research, writing, and analyzing policy issues are highly valued.
- Passion for public service, community engagement, and utilizing principles of equity and justice in political advocacy.
- Enthusiasm for grassroots campaigning, including canvassing, phone banking, and event coordination.
- Flexibility to work evenings/weekends for specific campaign activities when needed.
- Enrolled in or a graduate of a degree program in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or related fields.