March-June, 2010
Finance & Field Intern
About Bill Bradbury
Bill Bradbury grew up in Chicago, and moved to Bandon, Oregon in 1971. In Bandon, he owned and operated a small business before beginning his career in government. He served in the Oregon legislature for 14 years representing portions of Oregon’s south coast as a State Representative and as a State Senator. He also held the positions of Senate Majority Leader and Senate President. Along with the Governor and Treasurer, he sat on the State Land Board, and he was appointed by Governor Kulongoski to chair the Oregon Sustainability Board. Bradbury currently is a member of Oregon’s Global Warming Advisory Commission, a group tasked with making recommendations to the legislature and educating Oregonians on how Oregon will meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals and tackle the adaptation challenges created by the impacts of climate change. Bill was one of the first 50 participants in Vice President Al Gore’s The Climate Project training sessions and has given over 250 “Climate Change in Oregon” presentations since September 2006. Bradbury is now taking his leadership to the Oregon Governor’s race and campaigning for a sustainable Oregon future that provides long-term jobs, stable funding for education, and protects Oregon’s environment.
Internship Description
This position requires an extremely well organized individual who is committed to working hard for the campaign. You will learn skills related to fundraising, fielding organization, event planning, community outreach, and communications. Our fast-paced, high-accountability environment requires that you be detail oriented, a motivated self-starter, highly organized, enjoy working with others, and ready to take responsibility for delivering consistently high-quality work. We will guide you in learning skills and developing capabilities related to campaign work and help to educate you in Oregon politics. Excellent written, verbal, and phone communication skills a must. Must be an above-average computer user, proficient in web navigation, internet-based research, and using OfficeSuite.
Responsibilities
Include, but not limited to:
- Research potential fundraising targets, individuals, and organizations
- Assist team with call time, fundraisers, events, and volunteer recruitment
- Invite supporters to various campaign functions
- Nurture relationships with community partnerships, outreach networks, & donors
- Support Campaign Manager with policy research, promotions, and odd jobs
- Event support related to planning, outreach, solicit donations, staging, etc.
- Stay informed regarding media coverage and have general working knowledge of campaign topics
- Opportunity to direct social media and social networking
Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- “Self-starter” who is confident in making suggestions and taking initiative but also works well in group setting
- Effective communicator with others (staff, neighbors, fundraisers, vendors, general public)
- Professional appearance and a respectful representative of the campaign
- Desire to learn and take initiative
- Must have own computer, cell phone, reliable transportation
- Work primarily out of the campaign office and maintain a regular work schedule
- Must be able to work 2-3 days per week, approx. 15-20 hours per week and commit to a minimum 10 weeks
- Though not required, preference may be given to those who are occasionally able to work nights and weekends if a special event is occurring
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting campaign opportunity, please email cover letter and resume to ryan@bradbury2010.com. For further information about the campaign please visit www.Bradbury2010.com or find Bill Bradbury on Facebook.
