VOTO LATINO INTERN

Summary

Voto Latino (VL) is seeking motivated individuals to join the organization as Interns. The candidates will work to support one of the following departments –  Communications, Research, Digital, Operations, or the Executive office. The positions will be hybrid remote with the option to work from home and in-office. The role is responsible for contributing to their allocated department.

If you are interested in joining the Social Media or Campaigns and Partnerships department, please refer to those individual postings located on the Careers page. 

Terms &  Deadlines:

• Spring: 
  • February – May
  • Deadline: Jan 15th
• Summer: 
  • May – August
  • Deadline: Apr 15th
• Fall: 
  • August – November
  • Deadline: Rolling deadline  

Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. 

Compensation:

This intern will be compensated at $17.50 per hour for up to 29 hours per week. Start and end dates are flexible. 

Location:

Hybrid: This opportunity is open to remote (within the US) and in-person applicants in the Washington, DC area. 

Requirements

• Be a strong self-starter and self-driven individual
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment
• Experience with grassroots organizing a plus, but not a requirement
• A profound understanding of the Latinx community and issues of social justice
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours when needed
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Reports to:

Department Lead

To Apply:

Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please use “Voto Latino, Intern” in the subject line. Please mention the department you intend to apply to within your cover letter. 

About Voto Latino

Founded in 2004, Voto Latino is a dynamic and growing non-partisan organization whose civic engagement campaigns have reached an estimated 55 million Latino households nationwide. United by the belief that Latino issues are American issues and American issues are Latino issues, Voto Latino is dedicated to bringing new and diverse voices into the political process by engaging youth, media, technology and celebrities to promote positive change.

Voto Latino is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, LGBTQ persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.