Freedom to Marry Ohio Youth Coalition Internship

Currently the Freedom to Marry Ohio campaign is searching for qualified undergraduate students for a non-paid Internship position. As an intern with Freedom to Marry Ohio you will be referred to asCampus Directorsfor your university working to accomplish the goal of Marriage Equality in Ohio.Responsibilities will entail communicating with Freedom Ohio volunteer staff to create a field plan for each specific campus. The plan would involve communicating with other campus organizations and putting forward events to increase membership and signatures of those on the respective campuses. Applicants must be willing to work for at least 8 hours a week not including the weekly phone conference with the Youth Outreach Team. Previous political work is encouraged.

This is an ideal internship for self-motivated undergraduates who enjoy working flexible hours and wish to experience issue politics. Because the election will not be until the 2014 cycle interns will have a six month mapped out field plan, if interns wish to continue their outstanding work further we will be more than happy to accommodate. Because of the nature of the campaign applicants must be well versed in Ohio’s unique political climate.

The Freedom to Marry Ohio Youth Coalition Internship program is a great way to gain resume experience, make new friends, and develop leadership skills that are essential in modern careers, all while earning class credit!Freedom Ohio is a statewide organization with over 11,000 members and we are excited to add you to our family.

Campus Director Requirements:

  • Available between 8 – 20 hours each week, flexible schedules and weekend availability.
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to work hard to accomplish assigned task.
  • Can communicate well and can lead others.
  • Gather members and signatures for the Marriage Equality campaign.

Interested students should send a resume, cover letter, and a one page (200 word) statement about why the Freedom Ohio Marriage Quality campaign to hours of availability to James Hancock by email at:

James Hancock

(614) 404-5252

1349 E. Broad St

Columbus Ohio, 43205

FREEDOM TO MARRY OHIO YOUTH COALITION APPLICATION

Name: ______

First Name Middle InitialLast Name

Present

Address: ______

Number/Street City County State/Zip

Phone: ______

Email Address: ______

Employment History (Please list your most recent employment first):

Employer & Address / Position Held / Month/Year / Reason for Leaving

References:NameRelationshipPhone Number

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Education:

Name of School
Location / Attended
From To / Did you graduate? / Major Subjects
High School
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Cumulative grade point average: ______

Anticipated date of graduation: ______

Number of credit hours enrolled (specify quarter or semester): ______

Your College/University:______

PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR RESUME AND A ONE-PAGE (200 WORD) STATEMENT WHICH OUTLINES WHY MARRIAGE EQUALITY MATTERS