Working under a political setting

[tennisball80]

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How to find a position to work under a political setting? Should I contact the city council?

Update:

My city has about 100,000 people. What should I do?

And it's not even a state capital..

 

[Mattabet]

I'd solicit advice from someone who was interested in politics. Pre-allopathic students are probably not the best resource on this one. A couple of my lawyer friends worked on political campaigns though (two McCains, one Obama). Maybe you could start by helping with a local representatives campaign? Not sure.

 

[whatuthinkin]

If you are near a state capitol you should look into internships/jobs there. The rep/senator will send you off with a valuable LOR. You could also work with a non-profit. During your state's legislative session you can help lobby for whatever issues you are interested in. It's quite an experience.

How to find a position to work under a political setting? Should I contact the city council?

 

[lstone13]

How to find a position to work under a political setting? Should I contact the city council?

What field are you specifically looking for? "Political setting" is very ambiguous. And are you looking for a job, internship, or place to volunteer?

 

[tennisball80]

What field are you specifically looking for? "Political setting" is very ambiguous. And are you looking for a job, internship, or place to volunteer?

An internship or place to volunteer would be helpful.

 

[lstone13]

Here are some ideas.... I have more if these don't suit you...

Campaigns (of all levels) and political parties are always looking for volunteers/interns, and typically, it's pretty easy to get involved. The amount of time you are willing to commit and your experiences thus far will determine whether you should sign up as a volunteer or an intern.

Other places that usually have interns include your local state representative or senator, your local U.S. representative or senator, your governor, your city administrative offices, etc. These places typically require you to apply for the internship.

Note that most political internships are unpaid. And really, if you're looking for any kind of paid position, you have to serve a few rounds in the unpaid positions first anyway.

Let me know if you want some more suggestions 🙂 .

 

[JonathanMD]

Yeah, so I've never done anything like that myself but...

I get the impression that most political campaigns are desperate for volunteers. Pick a political horse to back, google their website, and I'd be surprised if there weren't volunteer contact information plastered somewhere.

Good luck.

 

[schrizto]

Why do you want to work in a political setting? That kind of stuff doesn't appeal to me lol.

 

[lstone13]

Why do you want to work in a political setting? That kind of stuff doesn't appeal to me lol.

What?! Working in politics can be fun!

 

[tennisball80]

My city has about 100,000. What should I do?

And it's not even a state capital..

 

[LizzyM]

My city has about 100,000. What should I do?

And it's not even a state capital..

You have a representative in the US Congress. That representative will be up for election in Nov 2010. If you would back that official in the next election, contact the district office and offer your services as a volunteer. If you are not happy with your current representative, you need to find someone who will be running against that person next year.

You can also contact your local Democratic or Republican Committee and offer to work for any candidates representing that party. You may have a US senate race in 2010, governor's race, etc. Those elected officials represent the people in your city so there is a need to reach out to voters in your area.

 

[lstone13]

You have a representative in the US Congress. That representative will be up for election in Nov 2010. If you would back that official in the next election, contact the district office and offer your services as a volunteer. If you are not happy with your current representative, you need to find someone who will be running against that person next year.

You can also contact your local Democratic or Republican Committee and offer to work for any candidates representing that party. You may have a US senate race in 2010, governor's race, etc. Those elected officials represent the people in your city so there is a need to reach out to voters in your area.

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Your city size of 100,000 does not limit your opportunities. Seek out your local representatives (either state or U.S.) or your local political parties or your local city councils.