Transportation For America Campaign Organizing Intern - UNPAID

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Transportation For America

Campaign Organizing Intern - UNPAID

ABOUT TRANSFORM: TransForm is a dynamic non-profit organization that works to create
world-class public transportation and walkable communities in the Bay Area and beyond. We build
diverse coalitions, influence policy, and develop innovative programs to improve the lives of all people
and protect the environment. Learn more about our mission and work at www.TransFormCA.org.
TransForm is one of nearly 450 partners in the Transportation For America campaign, a national
coalition working to win true transportation reform at the federal level that will result in a 21st century
transportation system that is safer, cleaner, smarter, and works for us all. To learn more, please visit
www.t4america.org.
ABOUT THE POSITION: TransForm seeks a highly-motivated, enthusiastic campaign
organizing intern to help the Transportation For America campaign build momentum for a new
direction in federal transportation policy. In the next year, Congress will make important decisions
about how to spend nearly $500 billion on transportation projects in the coming years. We are
organizing support for policies that will expand access to walking, biking, and public transportation;
ensure that our roads and bridges are safe and in a state of good repair; and invest in planning
programs and other projects to combat air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and increase
affordability of our communities.
Location: Oakland, CA at the headquarters of TransForm
Duration: 3 months, roughly May through July (dates flexible)
Time commitment: 10-20 hours per week
Reports to: California Field Organizer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intern will contribute to field outreach efforts throughout the state as a key team member in the
growing Transportation For America campaign. Duties will include:
• Researching potential partners in key California districts and constituencies
• Researching key elected officials’ positions and opportunities to connect with them
• “Localizing” Transportation For America campaign materials to reflect California-specific data
and priorities, including factsheets, web pages, and internal background briefs
• Tracking media hits, new contacts, and other potential opportunities
• Coordinating partner meetings and conducting follow-up communications for action requests
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Enthusiastic support for Transportation For America’s mission and strategy: to achieve a
transformative federal transportation bill through a broad and diverse national coalition.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Ability to work flexibly, set and stick to priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Interest in transportation, social justice, and/or health and environmental issues.
• Commitment to achieving high standards and participating in constructive evaluation.
• Capable of working with diverse communities and personalities within a coalition.
• Prior experience working on a political campaign is preferred, but not required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: This is an unpaid internship. We pay generously in:
gratitude; a fun and purposeful work environment; connections with TransForm staff and leaders in the
transportation movement; firsthand exposure to cutting edge policy; and valuable experience as part
of a national political campaign on transportation issues.
HOW TO APPLY: Please email a current resumé and a cover letter describing your interest and
qualifications to shannon.tracey@t4america.org with the subject line “Organizing Intern.” Position is
open until filled, with phone interviews to begin the week of April 12.