Interns Testify!

Leslie Drake, Queens University of Canada:
“This is an office where you can tell jokes and also get important work done.  You don’t just do research or data entry, and you certainly aren’t asked to go get coffee and laundry.  At DFA, you get to have your name on national emails and contact lawmakers about their policy stances.  DFA is great about giving you responsibility so you feel like you’re actually creating change...not just padding your resume.”  

Kate Robbins, Knox College: 
“Interns at DFA have a rare opportunity to gain actual skills and a solid experience.  You’ll avoid menial tasks that typical interns face.  DFA really values their interns, and it shows in the respect and responsibility they give us.  Working with DFA as an intern isn’t just another thing to put on your resume -- you have the chance to really work for change, make great connections, and learn what working in progressive politics really means." 

Connor Jackson, Carleton College: 
"At Democracy for America you will gain invaluable political experience. Being an intern at DFA means having important and engaging responsibilities in advancing the progressive agenda. By communicating with constituents, legislators, and candidates alike, you can play a pivotal role in the workings of the political system. " 

Andrew Ellis, St. Olaf College: 
"The skills and life lessons I learned from my time as an intern with DFA will stay with me for the rest of my life. I got to experience first-hand a multitude of tasks that allowed me to combine my knowledge with new skills that I picked up on the job. From phone banking to web design, DFA taught me that I could tackle anything with the right skills and the right team. If progressive action-packed political involvement is what you're seeking -- look no further, Democracy for America is the organization for you."