2027 Spring Internship Cohort

35% of the responsibilities are clerical/administrative;

35% is special projects;

30% is training and leadership development

• Answer phone inquiries, direct calls, and provide basic information; oversee mail deliveries, packages, and couriers
• Perform clerical duties, take memos, maintain files, and organize documents; photocopy, fax, etc. as needed
• Take notes and memos during meetings; type documents, drafts, and reports; sort and manage files
• Run general operations related errands
• Manage databases and input information, data, and records
• Set up, break down, organize, and maintain conference rooms, training rooms, and meeting rooms; update company calendars
• Attend organization functions and networking events
• Update and post supervised social media and website content; respond to web correspondence, social media posts and emails
• Plan and Manage a minimum of four (4) Voter Registration Events
• Coordinate and/or assist with special projects as assigned (i.e., staffing the MS Votes Voter Information Hotline, Text and Phone Banking, etc)

*** Candidates must submit a complete application to be considered for this role.

This includes answering all required applications questions, submitting a resume, and submitting a letter of recommendation.

In the event of technical issues with the application process, contact the HR Manager at jobs@msvotes.org immediately.

Q: How much and how often will I be paid?

A: Interns are paid $15.00/hourly and receive their pay on a bi-weekly basis through direct deposit.

Q: What if I already have knowledge of the training being offered?

Do I have to attend?

A: All training sessions are mandatory!

You never know what ideas could spark during a training session.

The political education of young people is a core value of MS Votes.

Interns may be required to engage in reading circles with the MS Votes team but surely the Executive Director.

Fellows may also be asked to produce blog pieces for MS Votes’ blog site and for public consumption during the duration of their internship.

This year’s required reading for your cohort is:

How the Word is Passed, Clint Smith

Opportunities for Growth

Mississippi Votes’ commitment to the development of young people is true and vast.

As opportunities present themselves, MS Votes will oblige any other development requests interns may have.

For Questions or concerns, please contact the HR Manager at jobs@msvotes.org.