Democracy Summer is ideal for students interested in a career in public service, politics, a non-profit field or community-based work. All students enrolled in NC colleges and universities are eligible to apply. Because student organizers are responsible for covering their own housing, most participants apply to work in cities where they have family or other living arrangements available. The ideal applicant will have:
For 2015, the program begins with a 3-day orientation in Durham on May 27-29. The first work day is June 1st, the last is July 31st. See the Key Dates section for more.
The 10-week internship includes:
There may be some travel involved so interns will need a reliable means of transportation. Democracy NC will reimburse participants for travel.
Interns will be paid $2,500 over the 10 week program (through Democracy NC’s payroll system---direct deposit is available)
We encourage applicants to choose whether or not you are applying for one of the opportunities---Organizing, Communications or Research based on your interest and skill set. Applying for more than one slot will not increase your chances of selection and may in fact undermine your possible selection.
Yes, but please indicate your preference and why.
No. Interns will be expected to secure their own housing for the summer.
No, Democracy North Carolina is a non-partisan 501c3 organization. We do not engage in partisan politics, but rather electoral politics.
No, as stated previously, the Democracy Summer program is a full-time paid experience that requires 40+ hours a week (some work on weekends and evenings are to be expected).
Yes! You can download the application below in MS Word format, and email it, along with your resume and cover letter, to info@democracy-nc.org. You can also mail your application packet to our Durham office:
Download an application below:
For more information, contact Democracy NC´s Training Director, Omisade Burney-Scott: omisade@democracy-nc.org.