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Reports To: Director of Program and Evaluation
Start Date: January 13th, 2025, or earlier if possible
End Date: June 30, 2025
Rate of Pay: $35/hour
Location: Remote, with preferred locations in AZ, CA, CO, GA, MI, NV, or NY

***We are no longer accepting applications for this position.***

About NAL/NALAF:
New American Leaders (NAL) and New American Leaders Action Fund (NALAF) are dedicated to building an inclusive democracy by preparing first- and second-generation immigrants and refugees to run for office, win elections, and govern with integrity. NAL/AF are the only organizations solely focused on equipping New Americans to enter the political sphere and govern responsibly. Through our programs, we empower leaders to take action at every stage of their political journeys, from gaining campaign skills to advancing their governing abilities.

The Logistics and Operations Specialist, working as a contractor, will support the Department of Program Evaluation and Operations by handling administrative and logistical tasks for NAL’s programming, with additional support for NALAF. The ideal candidate will have experience in event planning, managing logistics for day-long or multi-day events, and possess strong attention to detail. Knowledge of political campaigns or volunteer experience in this field is a plus. The contractor will work in alignment with NAL’s values of inclusivity and equity.

Deliverables:

• Venue Management:
  • Identify and research venues for NAL trainings, coordinate quotes, conduct site visits, and manage contracts with hotels or other event venues.
  • Ensure all venues align with NAL’s values and logistical requirements, and provide a summary report on each venue researched.
• Travel Coordination:
  • Book and manage travel arrangements for trainers, speakers, and participants, including flights and local transportation (e.g., Uber vouchers).
  • Maintain accurate records of all travel bookings and create a report on travel logistics for each event.
• Logistics and Administrative Support:
  • Coordinate catering and printing needs for NAL programs.
  • Assist with data entry for participant information collected from events.
  • Compile and submit receipts for expense management, providing monthly expense reports.
• Candidate Vetting Support:
  • Assist NALAF in the vetting process for potential endorsements, including conducting research and gathering relevant data for candidate profiles.
  • Provide a summary report of findings for each candidate vetted.
• Additional Programming Support:
  • Provide logistical and administrative support as needed for other NAL/NALAF programming, ensuring timely and organized execution.

Requirements:

• Commit to working 10 hours per week from January through June 2025.
• Attend check-in meetings and provide updates on the progress of deliverables.
• Regularly check and respond to emails and Slack messages.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets to document research and build institutional knowledge.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

• Event planning experience, preferably for small-to-medium sized events.
• Ability to research and identify values-aligned venues and hotels.
• Familiarity with tools like EveryAction, Airtable, Google Sheets, Excel formulas, and Concur flight booking software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Familiarity with NAL programming, either as an alum or supporter.
• Knowledge of national, state, and local political landscapes across multiple states.
• Campaign experience as a volunteer or staff member is preferred.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly. We kindly ask that you refrain from calling or emailing to express interest or inquire about the status of your application.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
NAL/AF is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We see diversity of all kinds as essential to our mission and strive to build a team that reflects the diverse composition of America. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, people of all genders and sexual orientations, people of color, and veterans.

Encouragement for Diverse Applicants:
Research shows that individuals from marginalized groups often underestimate their qualifications and may only apply if they meet every listed requirement. If you are passionate about NAL/AF’s mission and believe you can excel in this role, even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We welcome the opportunity to consider your application.

Reasonable Accommodations:
If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email info@newamericanleaders.org.

Note: This position is a contractor role and not a part-time staff position.

Reports To: Data and Program Coordinator
Position Location: Remote
Position Type: Internship
Time Commitment: 15 hours per week
Compensation: Academic Credit

New American Leaders (NAL) and New American Leaders Action Fund (NALAF) are working in tandem to build an inclusive democracy by preparing first and second-generation immigrants and refugees to run for office, win their campaigns, and lead in elected office. NAL/AF are the only organizations preparing New Americans to enter the political process and govern with accountability and authenticity. As a result, more New Americans will run for office, engage their communities, turn out new voters, and ultimately serve as values-aligned leaders in office who can advance just and equitable policies. 

Our programs carry community leaders and activists throughout their political journey, from laying the groundwork with general campaign skills, to advancing governing skills once elected, we empower New Americans to lead with values and vision. 

Position Description

NAL/AF is seeking a Political Intern to join our programs team in Fall 2024. The Political Intern is responsible for assisting in planning campaign trainings, conducting electoral research, identifying community leaders to recruit to run for office, and supporting NAL/AF in alumni development. 

Educational Opportunities

The internship will research and provide insight into immigrant electoral politics in the United States, as well as the fundamental elements of running a local campaign for public office. Interns will work with NAL/AF’s program staff, and will have opportunities to participate in other aspects of NAL/AF’s work that align with his, her, or their interests. 

• Interns will learn about the political and electoral landscape in various states and metro areas with large populations of New Americans.
• Interns will learn about the high level and technical aspects of running a state or local campaign for office.
• Interns will become familiar with New American candidates who are currently running for office.
• Interns will become familiar with New American candidates in the NAL/AF network, and have opportunities to connect with them.

Examples of Tasks

• Identify community leaders around the country.
• Research New American candidates with compelling stories who are breaking barriers and running against the status quo.
• Research voter historical turnout statistics.
• Research campaigns and advocacy fights around democracy reform and immigrant integration.
• Provide ongoing support to the program team including to the Program and Data Coordinator and the Deputy Director of Program Evaluation and Operations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated interest in immigrant rights, immigration policy, and democracy reform.
• Passionate about improving minority representation in all tiers of U.S. leadership.
• Knowledge of the different levels of government.
• Proficient knowledge of Google Drive, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to make calls to a wide variety of people, from donors to local representatives.
• Self-starter who takes initiative on individual projects, but also works well in cooperative, decision-making settings.
• Strong organizational/multi-tasking skills, detail oriented, and an ability to meet deadlines on time.

Preferred but Not Required

• Familiarity with NGP VAN, Airtable and EveryAction.
• Prior experience working on a candidate campaign or in the office of an elected official.

Benefits

While this is an unpaid internship, class credit may be arranged with your college or university. As an intern, you will gain the experience and skills necessary for working in the nonprofit industry. In addition to program coordination, you will also learn about immigrant civic engagement and electoral politics, and you will have an opportunity to participate in other aspects of our work. Interns can also explore planning a campus event highlighting inclusive democracy and NAL/AF’s work. 

Time Commitment

A minimum of 15 hours per week is required. Students who can commit to two semesters are strongly preferred. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required during an event. Scheduling is flexible based on applicant’s availability. The majority of internship activities will take place remotely during office hours (9:30am-5:30pm) Monday-Friday.

To Apply:

Please apply here: https://forms.gle/i9E38ZiqjmMDEaPZ7. If you have any questions, please email Zena Jahmi, Program and Data Coordinator at zena@newamericanleaders.org with “Political Intern” in the subject line.