Communications Intern – Summer 2024

Summary

Democratic Majority for Israel is seeking a creative, motivated, and energetic intern to work with our communications department. Interns will act as key members of our team and work directly with staff to play a substantive role in our advocacy and communication efforts. Candidates should possess an interest and familiarity with Israel, politics, grassroots organizing, and communication tools. This will be an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain experience in a fast-paced advocacy environment. Internship start and end dates are flexible. Interns can expect to work remotely.

About Democratic Majority for Israel

We are proud Democrats who believe a vital component of the Democratic Party’s vision and values has been the commitment to a strong U.S-Israel relationship, rooted in shared values and common interests. Democratic Majority for Israel works to maintain and strengthen support for the U.S.-Israel alliance by providing resources to elected officials, candidates and the public, while advocating for our progressive values as proud pro-Israel Democrats.

Communications Intern Core Responsibilities

Support the Communications Department in the DC headquarters:

• Assist with clips distribution list
• Maintain and update distribution lists
• Draft written correspondence
• Provide research support for the communications team, including monitoring news coverage and social media and tracking candidate statements
• Assist with drafting social media content
• Other administrative tasks as assigned
  

Communications Intern Qualifications

• Strong writing skills
• Experience with social media platforms
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team, implement collaborative projects, and think creatively
• Ability to interact with people of different backgrounds
• Strong interest in politics and foreign policy
• Ability to work quickly and meet deadlines without loss of quality
• Sense of humor
  

Compensation

Interns for Democratic Majority for Israel are paid $17/hour.

Equal Opportunity

DMFI is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. DMFI is anxious to recruit a staff that reflects our progressive values and the diversity of our country. All employment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family or parental status, age or any other status protected by law or regulation. DMFI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.

Submission

**Send a resume and cover letter, with the job title in the subject line, to internships@demmajorityforisrael.org. Please specify which internship you are applying for — “Summer Communications Intern” — in the subject email.**

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.