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Job Title: Email/SMS Intern
Reports to: Email Manager
Salary: $15/hour with 10 -25 hours per week, generous benefits package
Location: Madison or Milwaukee, WI (Please note: Employment with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin requires residence or willingness to relocate to the state of Wisconsin.)
Start date: April 2023
Application Deadline: April 5th, 2023 (Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Deadlines may be shortened or extended as necessary. There is no guarantee this posting will remain open until the deadline or be closed on the deadline. This is a suggested timeframe based on organization needs.)

About The Democratic Party of Wisconsin: WisDems is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. During the 2024 cycle, WisDems will drive massive programs to defend the Democratic majority in the United States Senate by re-electing Senator Tammy Baldwin, to re-elect President Biden for a second term, elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and work to build volunteer-led coalitions for the long term. WisDems’ work is grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide. Our work continues year-round, collaborating with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding applicants who share our values and vision to join the team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.

The Opportunity: As an Email/SMS Intern, you will work within WisDems’ Email and SMS team and assist in executing our highly innovative program. You will learn digital fundraising and mobilization best practices. You will be key in our digital fundraising and volunteer recruitment operations by helping write, code, target, and check content for quality assurance. You will report and work closely with the Email + SMS Director and Email Manager to optimize these efforts and respond to our supporters online. 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Draft creative and innovative copy (for email and text) and help execute the content calendars with the Email + SMS Director and Email Manager.
  • Assist with email + text quality assurance processes and executing P2P engagement scripts.
  • Collaborate with the Email Manager and broader Digital team to build out the WisDems email programs.
  • Help analyze email metrics daily.
  • Follow national and Wisconsin news closely, participate in strategy meetings and elevate opportunities for potential fundraising and list growth.
  • On year requirements include working outside of normal work hours; including canvassing and other election-preparation as necessary.

Qualifications (Required):

  • Growth Mindset - Ability to take and implement feedback.
  • Relentlessly Goal-Oriented - Enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
  • Cultural Competency - Able to build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities. Understands how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work.
  • Writing Skills - Able to draft compelling copy on a deadline and respond to our supporters and audience representing the party
  • Attention to Detail - Ability to follow thorough quality assurance processes for email or text to ensure accuracy. 

Qualifications (Preferred):

  • Progressive Advocacy Interest or Experience - Work experience in progressive clubs or school organizations, Democratic campaigns, or progressive advocacy organizations.
  • Strong Analytical Skills - Knowledge and familiarity with HTML/CSS is a major plus.

Benefits: Great benefits including; Talkspace virtual therapy, intern events to promote career development, career-building sessions, Employee Assistance Programs, flexible schedule, and a free monthly subscription to Calm.

Equity and Inclusion: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful at the  Democratic Party of Wisconsin candidates must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse array of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQIA+ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note on COVID-19: Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment, except where prohibited by law. Fully vaccinated includes receiving any booster shots recommended by the CDC or other public health authorities within the timeframe recommended. Reasonable accommodations due to disability, medical condition, or bona fide religious belief will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.