Summer Internship with MJ for Texas

Campaign internships provide a tremendous opportunity to learn about the tools and methods that campaigns use to win elections. Interns are a vital part of our office operations and will gain invaluable work experience. Schedules and hours will be set on an individual basis. Interns will work with one department over the course of their summer program. In your application, please indicate which department you would like to apply to. Department preference is not guaranteed. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

We have remote and on-site opportunities available, and we will be following all CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of our entire team during this time. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

·      Excellent research, writing, and communication skills

·      Strong work ethic and organization skills

·      Desire to work in a fast paced team environment

·      Demonstrated interest in politics and campaigns

Finance: Campaign finance is a critical, central piece of campaigns. Fundraising enables us to communicate to voters across the state and run a Texas-sized operation. Campaign finance tasks include donor research, writing, briefings, data entry, graphic design, event planning, event staffing, and telephone outreach. 

Research: Research teams help contribute to every department of a campaign. Duties will include tracking news clips and social media, monitoring candidate interviews and webinars, and longer term public records research projects. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are key in this position.

Field/Political: Field/Political: Field & Political help us get the campaign’s message directly to the voters and groups across the state. Tasks will include talking to voters, phone banking, knocking doors, and planning events. Get to know the issues, the people, and be a part of a grassroots organizing team. Texas knowledge/experience preferred. 

Digital: Digital encompasses all things online, including social media, email, website maintenance, and more. Tasks may include drafting copy for social media and emails, email production using basic HTML, website maintenance, and online correspondence. Digital internships are limited at this time, so you are encouraged to list any relevant experience in your application. 

To apply: Please complete this form: https://tinyurl.com/mjfortexasinternship and send any questions to jobs@mjfortexas.com.

MJ Hegar is a decorated combat veteran, working mom, and Texan. After growing up in rural Texas and graduating from the University of Texas, MJ became a commissioned officer in the Air Force and was selected for a highly competitive spot in the pilot training program. She went on to serve three tours in Afghanistan as a combat search and rescue and medevac pilot.