The Pennsylvania Democratic Party is always looking for qualified applicants for jobs and internships. 

Jobs

For future consideration, send your resume to info@padems.com with the subject line "Resume Bank."

Senior-Mid Level Communications/Press Position 

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party is seeking a senior to mid-level communications professional. The position is responsible for press and messaging strategy for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. This will include working with the communications staff to develop communications plans and goals and work with campaigns to help them advance their message.

Skills and Experience

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Understanding of traditional and new media cycles and processes

Experience working with reporters, developing press events and drafting press materials

Experience developing and executing press events with surrogates and elected officials

On the record experience required

Digital media experience preferred

Responsibilities

Drafts media materials, including press releases, talking points, online content, blast emails, and statements

Plans and executes media events including press conferences and press calls

Develops pitch ideas and pitches stories and events to reporters

Works with several campaigns to coordinate press and communications strategy and assist as needed

Responds to media inquiries on a wide range of issues

Helps develop and implement the plan for the organization's digital media activities

Helps develop and implement the organizations communications plans

Background and Education

2-4 years experience on political campaigns, in a government office, on Capitol Hill, or at an agency in a leadership position

This is not an entry level position

Bachelor’s degree required

Please send a cover letter and resume to pressoffice@padems.com.  

Internships

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party is currently looking for interns in the Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia offices.

This internship will provide training in the following four areas:

1. Internet and technology – training on the National Voterfile and volunteer database
2. Communications – participate in message development and correspondence with elected officials and party leaders.
3. Field Operations – organize and train volunteers, constituency outreach, and get out the vote implementation.
4. Fundraising - organizing and executing fundraising meetings and events, training on fundraising software and general compliance.

While interning for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Assist staff with specific outreach and targeting tasks.
• Recruit volunteers and participants for Party-sponsored events.
• Assist top-targeted campaigns to contact and persuade key voters.
• Work with staff to build campaign finance databases by conducting donor research.
• Recruit and train volunteers for voter contact programs.
• Represent the organization or specific campaigns at special events.
• Work with local county party organizations towards electing Democrats in their regions.
• Research political and campaign issues, and prepare information to brief candidates and other organizations.
• Track specific news stories or topics, and present information to staff.

Previous political experience is a plus, but not required. 

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party is an equal-opportunity organization – we do not discriminate based on items such as race, gender, or sexual orientation, and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.

Schedules can be arranged on a case by case basis, but we do ask that applicants understand that a commitment of at least 20 hours per week.  Weekend work may be expected.

Internships are based out of offices in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh.

College credit hours are available for prospective interns, given that they meet the requirements set by the college or institution they attend.

To apply, please send your resume, a cover letter, and 2-3 references to info@padems.com.