Cooper for North Carolina -- Fall Internship

Cooper for NC•Raleigh, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cooper for North Carolina (CFNC) campaign committee is seeking applicants for its Fall 2026 Internship Program. The CFNC Internship Program welcomes a diverse pool of candidates, with diversity broadly defined to include individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, traditions, and socioeconomic circumstances. Interns will be assigned to a specific department within CFNC, including Communications, Digital, Finance, Political, Research, and Operations. The internship runs from August 24 to November 13. Internships are offered on a part-time schedule (20 hours per week). General office hours are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, though specific schedules may vary by department. Interns will be paid $15 per hour. This is an in-person opportunity. All interns must be based in the Raleigh, NC area and will be required to work from the CFNC office. Remote work is not available. To Apply: Include a brief statement explaining your interest in interning with CFNC and your areas of interest. Application Deadline: August 12th. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the campaign via email. Cooper for North Carolina is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that our continued success depends on recruiting and retaining individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.

Requirements

Must be based in the Raleigh, NC area.
Must be able to work from the CFNC office.
Include a brief statement explaining your interest in interning with CFNC and your areas of interest.

Responsibilities

Manage messaging, media relations, press releases, and public statements to shape how the candidate and campaign are presented to voters and the press (Communications).
Gather and analyze information, including through opposition research, tracking, media monitoring, and more, to inform strategy and messaging (Research).
Raise money for the campaign by organizing donors, fundraising events, and compliance with campaign finance laws (Finance).
Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, community leaders, faith leaders, and grassroots leaders, turning those relationships into real support for the campaign — helping activate communities, organize events, and ultimately drive turnout on Election Day (Political).
Manage the campaign’s online presence, including social media, email, websites, and digital advertising to reach and mobilize voters (Digital).
Handle logistics, staffing, budgeting, and day-to-day administrative functions to keep the campaign running smoothly (Operations).