Getting Your Next Job in Politics
THE LAY OF THE LAND Progressive Professional Opportunities in DC, the states and nationally
Some of Your Options Campaigns & Elections The Hill & State Legislature The Administration & State, Local Government Issue Research & Advocacy All of the Above: Internationally
Opportunities Nationally & In DC
Campaigns & Elections Candidate CampaignsParty CommitteesConsulting FirmsLabor OrganizationsProgressive Ally Organizations
Candidate Kitchen Cabinet/Donors Campaign Manager Finance Director Finance Assistants Field Director Regional Field Directors Field Organizers Volunteer Coordinator Volunteers Administrative Staff/ Scheduler Administrative Assistants Communications Director Press Secretary Communications Staff New Media Research Director Research Staff Trackers Consultants
Consulting Firms
Labor Organizations
Progressive Allies
The Hill & State Leg Senator / Representative Chief of Staff / Admin Asst. Legislative Director Legislative Assistant Legislative Correspondent Intern Press Secretary SchedulerStaff Assistant Intern Legislative Assistant Legislative Correspondent Intern District Office(s)
The Administration CareerPolitical Appointment
Issue Research & Advocacy Think TanksPublic AdvocacyIssue Advocacy
Think Tanks
Public Advocacy
Issue Specific Groups Human Rights Women Issues LGBTQ Development & Education Environmental
International Work