Organization Description:
Building Votes is dynamic, volunteer-based field program based in Portland and Eugene, Oregon. We are a grassroots political nonprofit specializing in creative and effective organizing among young people, Building Votes is growing a nonpartisan network of neighborhood volunteers to register and mobilize tens of thousands of young voters for the 2008 general elections.

Position Overview:
The Outreach Intern will work closely with the Outreach Coordinator to register voters on the street as well as at concerts, festivals and other major events. The Outreach Intern will play a key role in phone banking and volunteer recruitment. S/he will be responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of an event calendar. Additionally, s/he will allocate 10-15% of his/her time to administrative assistance such as data entry and answering phones. This is a part-time, unpaid internship requiring 20 hours per week, schedule is flexible.

Skills and experiences required for this position include:
• Excellent one-on-one communication skills
• Ability to do outreach in person and over the phone
• Ability to speak in front of groups
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work some nights and weekends
• Passion for civic engagement and political activism
• Previous outreach and organizing experience is preferred
Summary of Responsibilities:
• Research local and state-wide events for outreach
• Update calendar and website to reflect new events
• Publicize events through a network of websites and listservs
• Post flyers for events as necessary
• Recruit volunteers specifically to assist with street teaming and tabling at major events
• Assist with weekly phone banking
• Assist with data entry
• Assist with additional tasks as needed

We are a dynamic organization with many concurrent activities. All staff must be willing to pitch in where and when needed in order for us to meet our goals.

To apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Lynn Moracco: lynn.moracco@busproject.org.

**Building Votes and the Bus Project are equal opportunity employers. Women, folks of color and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.