About the role#
WeVote is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that builds open-source technology to help voters prepare for Election Day. This internship offers experience in political data, civic tech, and the nonprofit sector. You will join a remote team of volunteers working to provide voters with accessible information.
What you'll do#
- Research and update political candidate information for selected U.S. states.
- Track candidate declarations and ballot measures.
- Collect voter guides and endorsements from various organizations.
- Manage and input data into open-source platforms.
- Spot-check political data nationwide and research reported issues.
- Support marketing efforts with relevant data insights.
What you'll need#
- An interest in civic engagement, elections, or U.S. politics.
- To be detail-oriented, inquisitive, and a proactive learner.
- A willingness to collaborate remotely with a diverse volunteer team.
- Ability to commit 8 hours per week for 10-12 weeks during the spring.
- Ability to attend a 1-hour team meeting between 8am and 5pm PT, Monday through Friday.
- Alignment with the nonpartisan mission and values of WeVote.
- Access to a device and the internet.
- To be located in the U.S. during the academic term.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, unpaid volunteer position.
- The term is Winter 2027.
- This role is open to students from various majors, including Political Science.
About WeVote
WeVote is a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California. Founded in 2014, the group develops open-source technology for voter education. It provides a digital platform that allows users to create and share personalized voter guides. The organization focuses on civic engagement and aims to clarify ballot initiatives for the public.
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