Campaigns Intern

The Cardiff Liberal Democrats are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hard-working Campaigns Intern to help in our campaign from now until the General Election.

This internship is an excellent chance to get first-hand knowledge and experience of Liberal Democrat campaigns.

Interns will have the opportunity to get involved with many aspects of running a campaign, including:

# Conducting research

# Activist and membership development

# Contributing to literature production and design

# Doorstep campaigning

# Providing support to the Campaigns Team

# Assisting in office administration

# Liaising with local campaigners, and organise local campaigning sessions

# Engaging volunteers and activists using the telephone and email

# Participating in on-the-ground campaigning

# E-campaigning, including monitoring, updating and uploading materials to web pages

# Accompanying Jenny and local councillors campaigning

# Assisting with Voter ID and updating Voter ID and other databases

# Assisting in the organisation and running of events

# Media monitoring

Useful skills:

# Good standard of written English

# Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident telephone manner

# Good ICT skills

# The ability to work within a small team

# Ability to prioritise tasks

# Ability to work on your own initiative

# Ability to work in a flexible environment

# Working knowledge of politics and political processes

# Interest in campaigns management and political strategy

# Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats. You must not be a member of another political party.

Applicants must be motivated and reliable.

We would welcome candidates who are available for some weekends and evenings. Applicants will get the most out of the experience being with us 1-2 days a week.

Training will be provided.

The internship is based in the constituency office in Cardiff.

Past volunteers have secured employment with MPs so this post would suit anyone seeking a career in politics.

Please note that this internship is a voluntary position.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to Rachel Thomas at Rachel.thomas@cardifflibdems.org.uk or 99 Woodville Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4DY.

For more information, or for an informal chat about the position, please call Rachel on 02920665742 or email Rachel.thomas@cardifflibdems.org.uk

Closing date: 17th December 2009