Description

Campaign Intern

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Summer 2026, with potential to extend through November 2026)  

Compensation: $3,000/month

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and proactive Campaign Intern to support two distinct ballot measure campaigns. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate eager to get real, hands-on experience in campaign management. The intern will support the Campaign Manager and campaign leadership with day-to-day operations, communications, and events — and will come away with a broad understanding of how a campaign runs from the inside. This position will split time approximately 50/50 between the two campaigns, requiring strong time management and the ability to track parallel workstreams. 

The Campaigns:

    Stronger Muni For All - www.strongermuniforall.com  

    Clean Up City Hall - www.cleanupcityhall.org  

Key Responsibilities

    Administrative & General Support

            Assist with research, memos, and special projects as directed by campaign leadership

            Support scheduling and calendar management for campaign leadership

    Event & Field Support

              Participate in and help coordinate field activities, which may include flyering, canvassing, phone banking, and volunteer coordination 

              Help plan, execute, and staff campaign events, including community gatherings, press events, rallies, and volunteer kickoffs

              Assist with event logistics such as materials prep and day-of support

    Communications & Social Media Support

            Draft content for campaign social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook), aligned with campaign messaging

            Monitor channels for engagement and flag notable activity to staff

            Help update campaign websites and prepare digital content around news cycles, endorsements, and campaign milestones

            Support drafting of emails and other communications as needed

Requirements

Qualifications

    Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program 
         (Political Science, Communications, Public Policy, or related field preferred) 

    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

    Good written and verbal communication skills

    Familiarity with social media platforms; experience with Canva or similar tools a plus

    Eagerness to learn and willingness to pitch in wherever needed

    Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) and/or Microsoft Office

    Familiarity with San Francisco's civic or political landscape a plus, but not required

Term & Schedule

    Summer 2026, with the opportunity to extend through November 2026 for the right candidate

    Occasional evening/weekend work and travel within San Francisco required

How to Apply Please email your resume and cover letter to info@cleanupcityhall.org with the subject line: “Campaign Intern Application.”

We are committed to building a diverse team. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.