Internship Program

Democracia U.S.A. empowers Hispanics by increasing their participation in the electoral process and registering them as voters, educating them on the issues and candidates before them, and motivating them to vote on Election Day. Democracia U.S.A. develops Hispanic leaders across America by teaching important leadership skills that they can use to champion causes and issues for the benefit of their respective communities. And, Democracia U.S.A. promotes greater civic participation by educating Hispanics on the American political process and encouraging them to participate within it as a means of improving their quality of life.

Beginning in 2006, Democracia U.S.A. will have a permanent presence in South Florida, Central Florida, Philadelphia, Central Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Arizona.

Democracia U.S.A. is offering full-time and part-time internships. Stipends may be available, but most internships are unpaid. Democracia U.S.A. will work with interns to arrange academic credit.

Democracia U.S.A. interns:

• Assist with campaign related tasks; phone banking, canvassing, data management, and mapping
• Support research on current Hispanic issues and trends
• Monitor national, state and local issues of interest to Democracia U.S.A.