Obama For America Seeking Religious Affairs Interns

The Religious Affairs Department of Obama for America is seeking to fill six full-time summer internship positions immediately. Positions are based out of the Obama for America headquarters in downtown Chicago. Applicants should be college graduates or rising seniors in college. Preference will be given to those previously involved in some form of religious outreach or those with a background in journalism, communications and/or media. Strong research and writing skills are required and proficiency with Microsoft Office and database management is preferred. Some of these internships require applicants to demonstrate experience with youth organizing and a familiarity with national and community-based faith organizations. The internships are unpaid; however, assistance with housing is provided and limited scholarships may be available. To apply, please submit a resume, brief statement of interest and two writing samples to Paul Monteiro, Deputy Director of Religious Affairs, at pmonteiro@barackobama.com.