As the local Democratic Party, the SLOCDP stands for the overarching tenets of Dignity, Stewardship, Integrity, and the active pursuit of Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice for all, by engaging the community through participation in the democratic process.

Provide opportunities for students to intern with the SLO County Democratic Party by providing:

• direct assistance and support to elected officials;

• aid to campaigns and candidates during elections;

• expansion of SLOCDP membership through civic engagement

• collaboration and support of community organizations to pursue social, economic and environmental justice work.

Interns will provide some or all of these duties to SLOCDP Executive Committee, Sub Committee Chairs, Elected Officials and Candidates:

Social Justice:

• Represent the SLO County Democratic Party in the community

• Set up and Organize committee and task force meetings

• Chair Task Forces

• Perform assigned duties related to committee or task force

• Problem solve issues and provide solutions

• Communication with Committee Members, community organizations, City staff and the citizenry

Policy and Advocacy:

• Research specific issues and provide policy information

• Liaison with Candidates and Community Organizations

• Participate in SLOCDP Monthly Meetings and Sub Committee Meetings

• Meet with Electeds and Staff to discuss policy

• Provide public comment and input on local, state an national issues

Community Outreach:

• Creation of graphics

• Social Media: Set up Social Media accounts and post

• Organize Live and Virtual Events

Electing Candidates:

• Organize GOTV and Field Team activities including setting up text and phone banks, canvassing and organizing and managing live and virtual events

• Communicate Well

• Work Independently and as a Team Member

• Problem Solve

• Provide organization, structure and direction to others

• Research

• Ask for assistance when needed

• Exhibit flexibility and adaptability

• Ask for help

• Ongoing supervision and support

• Bi-monthly coaching sessions

• Regular feedback and expected outcomes

• Opportunities and activities that build on the interns’ interests and skills

• Career connections, mentorship, and networking opportunities within the organization/industry

• Recommendation Letters

• Complete tasks assigned.

• Report difficulties with task completion at bi-weekly Zoom intern check in or weekly email check in.

• If a task was time sensitive and not completed, another task must be completed with Supervisor’s direction and guidance.

• Attendance at one SLOCDP monthly meeting.

• Attendance and participation in a local government meeting, (School Board, City Council, Board of Supervisors meeting). Public comment must be made at the meeting.

• Responsibility for completion of the intern timesheet that will be shared with supervisors prior to Finals.

• All products created as an intern belong to the SLOCDP.