Internship Program
The Maryland Democratic Party Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in Maryland’s political process.
We are now accepting applications for Fall 2010 Maryland Democratic Party Internships. There are several program slots still available. The fall internship will run from September 2010 to November 2010 with the potential for an extension. Internships will focus in several areas including fundraising, communications (social media), field activity, research and political outreach.
Intern Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft communications for general distribution
- Manage data lists
- Assist in event planning
- Communicate with Democratic Party officials, offices and staff
- Build relationships with Democratic affiliated organizations
- General research
- General office support and organization
Requirements:
- An interest in politics, especially Maryland politics
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Interns should be prepared to use their own laptop computers if they have them.
*Interns may be asked to attend Maryland Democratic Party events in Annapolis and around the state of Maryland.
Schedule:
- Interns must commit to a minimum of ten hours per week
- Schedules will be set with your direct MDP supervisor
How to apply:
- Interested candidates should submit a resume to Maureen Higgins at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Maryland Democratic Party Interns greet Governor Martin O'Malley at an event in Anne Arundel County.
