Internship with the
San Francisco Democratic Party

Location: San Francisco, CA
Internship Type: Part-Time, paid at $20/hr
Duration: Summer or School Year Term

About Us:
We are a dynamic and community-focused political organization in San Francisco dedicated to civic engagement, policy advocacy, and grassroots organizing. Our mission is to support Democratic causes and candidates, and empower local communities through education, outreach, and action.

Position Overview:
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic interns to support our team. This is a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in local politics, public service, and community organizing. Interns will work closely with party staff, elected officials, and volunteers on a variety of projects that advance our mission.

Responsibilities:
• Assist with planning and staffing local events, voter registration drives, and community outreach activities
• Help manage digital communications, including social media content creation and email newsletters
• Conduct basic research on local policy issues and current events
• Support campaign activities such as phone banking, canvassing, and data entry
• Attend meetings and take notes for internal briefings or public events
• Perform general administrative tasks, such as organizing materials and updating contact lists

Qualifications:
• Interest in politics, government, or community service, or social justice
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Responsible, dependable, and able to work independently
• Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Basic familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) and social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok)

Bonus qualifications:
• Experience making short-form video for social media
• Speaking or writing proficiency in Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, or Filipino is desired but not required

Benefits:
• Real-world experience in civic engagement and political organizing
• Mentorship from experienced political professionals
• Letters of recommendation available upon successful completion
• Opportunity to build a network within the local political and activist community

Schedule & Commitment:
Flexible schedule with a commitment of 10 hours per week. Some evening and weekend events may be required.

How to Apply:
Use this form: https://forms.gle/yumV2m72sgXaTwFv8

If you cannot use the form, please email with “[INTERNSHIP]” in the subject line. Send your resume and a short statement (max 1,000 characters) about why you're interested in this internship to info@sfdems.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.