At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead outreach efforts and engage with political leaders to combat global poverty.
- Company: Join The Borgen Project, a dynamic organisation focused on making poverty a priority in foreign policy.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, college credit, and make a real difference in the world.
- Other info: Flexible remote work with the option to complete the programme at your own pace.
- Why this job: Be part of a movement that has impacted 500 million lives and advocate for change.
- Qualifications: Passion for social justice; no prior experience required.
From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the innovative movement that is downsizing global poverty.
The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nations on earth should be doing more to address global poverty.
The national campaign is working to make poverty a focus of foreign policy,
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further!
The Borgen Project is an international organisation that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty.
With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.
Political Affairs Programme
The role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.
S., Canadian and U.
K. foreign policy.
This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote programme.
If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.
Responsibilities Will Include
- Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
- Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your State/District/Constituency.
- Representing The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
- Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
- Mobilizing individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
- Speaking to groups, classes and organizations.
- Writing letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.
Experience
No prior experience is necessary, we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.
Details
This is an unpaid programme, although college credit is available.
Start Date
New programmes begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.
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Remote Political Advocacy Fellow (Poverty Policy) in Rochdale employer: The Borgen Project
The Borgen Project is an exceptional employer for those passionate about making a tangible impact on global poverty. With a strong commitment to advocacy and a collaborative work culture, employees have the opportunity to engage directly with political leaders and communities, fostering personal and professional growth. This remote fellowship offers flexibility and the chance to contribute to meaningful change while gaining valuable experience in political outreach and fundraising.
