Intern
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Intern

Elevation Strategies is a minority-owned up-and-coming political firm that supports progressive candidates in New York City. We offer technical support to candidates in all five boroughs and in every level of local government through social media, field voter outreach, campaign power mapping, and other tailored needs to countless progressive candidates. We operate with a small and limited team with each person on it specializing in a certain skill.
As an intern at Elevation, you will play an integral role in contributing to the framework of our firm. Real-world political experience will boost your skill level when you enter the job market, which is why we require our interns to be diligent.
At Elevation Strategies, you will learn how to use research skills to further understand the political landscape, network, engage, and influence people, and tackle challenges with creative solutions and detailed analysis. The environment is team-based and extremely supportive, which makes Elevation a fun place to intern. As an intern, you will do meaningful work making direct impacts in local politics.
This position focuses on multi-faceted immersion in the political process. As a political consulting intern you will be exposed to opposition, policy, and demographic research, social media tracking, direct voter contact, data entry, and fundraising work.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Google drive and Excel
Passion for Politics, especially New York City politics
Basic understanding of English (secondary language is recommended)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and problem-solve
Experience with social media platforms
**If you live in New York City, you must be able to work in-person**