Election season is here, and our campaign seeks passionate and hardworking students to join our team! Whether this is your first experience with a campaign or you have interned before, all are welcome to apply. Students interested in politics, organizing, or learning more about civic engagement are encouraged to apply. Our program is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while getting more involved in your community. Fellows will meet students from across Long Island and make new friends along the way. Please review the different positions below to see what role interests you most. You can apply to multiple positions if you are interested in more than one. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, please use the contact form on this website to submit your inquiries. We hope you join our dynamic team of interns and fellows to propel our movement forward!
If you are interested in a full-time position with the campaign, please send your resume and three references to info@JoshLafazan.com. We will be in touch shortly about our available opportunities.
Collegiate Fellowship Program
Operations Fellowship (Flexible start - July 1, 2024)
Our Operations Fellow will assist in planning and executing campaign events, including fundraisers and community meetings. This will involve coordinating with the appropriate parties, logistical support, and on-site assistance. Another chief responsibility will be managing our signage program, which entails organizing and distributing campaign lawn signs and banners throughout the district. The fellow will also provide general administrative assistance, including managing candidate/staff schedules, coordinating meetings, and responding to inquiries.
You must be well organized and comfortable working independently to succeed in this role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also necessary. To apply, applicants must be 18 years of age and have reliable transportation. This is a hybrid position located in New York Senate District 7. Applicants must be able to commit an average of 15-20 hours per week, but the bulk of work will be in May and June. Monthly stipends will be provided, and our campaign can provide college credit depending on your university’s requirements.
Organizing Fellowship (Flexible start - July 1, 2024)
Our Organizing Fellow will assist our Field Department with volunteer recruitment, training, and management. This role will also include hosting organizing events (in person and virtual) and participating in direct voter contact activities such as canvassing and phone banking. Data collection, entry, and organization will also be the responsibility of our Organizing Fellow.
You must have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude to succeed in this role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also necessary. To apply, applicants must be 18 years of age, have reliable transportation, and have a laptop. This is primarily an in-person position located in New York Senate District 7. Applicants must be able to commit an average of 15-20 hours per week, but the bulk of work will be in May and June. You must also have availability on evenings/weekends. Monthly stipends will be provided, and our campaign can provide college credit depending on your university’s requirements.
Communications Fellowship (Flexible start - July 1, 2024)
Our Communications Fellow will monitor media coverage, create social media content, and manage a media calendar. The role will include drafting press releases, talking points, and prepared remarks, along with editing other campaign materials. Conducting some research on relevant issues and community concerns will be necessary.
You must be comfortable meeting tight deadlines and working independently to succeed in this role. Excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail are a must. To apply, applicants must be 18 years of age. This is a remote position that can be in person if desired. Applicants must be able to commit roughly 10 hours per week and manage some social media on the weekends. Our campaign can provide college credit depending on your university’s requirements.
Media Fellowship (Flexible start - July 1, 2024)
Our Media Fellow will manage all photography for the campaign. The role will include creating designs for social media and campaign materials. Ensuring all materials adhere to our branding will be critical.
You must have sound photography and design skills to succeed in this role. Applicants must be 17 years of age and have reliable transportation to apply. This is a hybrid position located in New York Senate District 7. Applicants must be able to commit roughly 10 hours per week with some work on evenings/weekends. Our campaign can provide college credit depending on your university’s requirements.
Field Fellowship (May 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024)
As a campaign representative, Field Fellows will assist our Field Department by participating in direct voter contact activities such as canvassing and phone banking to speak with voters about our platform and provide voting information. Fellows will lead canvasses with their team members, interns, and volunteers. Fellows will collect and record crucial data for the department. Fellows will also staff community events with the candidate. You must have excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills to succeed in this role.
Requirements:
- Current college student: College credit can be provided depending on your university’s requirements.
- Reliable transportation since we will meet in person throughout New York Senate District 7 (Northern Nassau County).
- Availability on evenings and weekends
How the Fellowship Works:
Our Field Fellowship has a highly flexible schedule to accommodate your collegiate obligations. You do not need to complete a certain number of hours each week; you merely check the calendar to see what days and times are open and pick when you want to work. You can commence your work hours after the semester ends and complete the remote trainings at school. If you would like to get started right away, we will have remote work options so you can keep up while finishing the semester. We do this to make scheduling as easy as possible for students’ different obligations, and we are happy to create other reasonable accommodations so students can participate. We work five days a week, so you will have plenty of opportunities to accrue hours! We offer two types of Field Fellowships; both are exactly the same except for the required hours below.
- Field Fellow: Student must complete 100 hours by the end of the program
- Junior Field Fellow: Student must complete 50 hours by the end of the program
*If you cannot complete 100 hours by the program’s conclusion, you will still be a Junior Field Fellow. You will be promoted to Field Fellow if you joined as a Junior Field Fellow but completed 100 or more hours.
Coordinators (Flexible start - July 1, 2024)
Coordinators will assist the Field Department with volunteer training and voter outreach activities. Coordinators will collect and enter participation data and other metrics. It will be the chief responsibility of coordinators to ensure data integrity. Other responsibilities will include:
- Hosting virtual campaign activities
- Staffing candidate events when needed
- Assisting hosts with direct voter contact activities such as canvassing and phone banking
You must have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude while working with your peers and volunteers to succeed in this role. Excellent communication skills and the ability to be decisive and lead are necessary. To apply, applicants must be 17 years of age, have reliable transportation, and have a laptop. This position is primarily in-person in New York Senate District 7. Applicants must be able to commit roughly 10 hours per week and have availability on evenings/weekends. Our campaign can provide college credit depending on your university’s requirements.
Application Deadline
(Rolling Admission Starting February 25th)
- Priority Deadline: April 1, 2024
- General Deadline: April 25, 2024
