We are begin accepting applications for Democracy Summer 2012 in January and you can apply until through the first few days of March. To apply, you need to email your completed application, cover letter and resume to democracysummer@democracy-nc.org. Or mail your completed application packet to:

Democracy Summer Program

1821 Green Street

Durham, NC 27705-4114

 

Please note that only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be sure your submitted application packet includes 1) all pages of the application form; 2) a cover letter; and 3) your resume. Check back here in mid-January for the 2012 application.

 

Key Dates

January: We begin accepting applications.

Early March: Application period closes.

Second week in March: Phone interviews are conducted. You will be notified in advance if you are selected for a phone interview.

Late March: Second round interviews are conducted in Durham, NC. You will be notified in advance if you are selected for a second round interview.

End of March: Offers are extended.

 

Late May: A mandatory 3-day training session is held at a retreat near our Durham headquarters.

June through July: Democracy Summer takes place.

 

 

Who Should Apply

Democracy Summer is ideal for students considering careers in public service, politics, a non-profit field or community-based work. However, we have hired interns from all areas of academic study in the past. All students currently enrolled in an NC college or university are eligible to apply.

 

Qualifications

The ideal applicant will have:

• A commitment to social and economic justice.
• An ability to communicate with diverse groups of people.
• An interest in and general understanding of politics.
• Strong public speaking skills.

 

Applicants should also be motivated, willing and able to work independently on the projects assigned to them. You must be prepared to work for the duration of the program; no vacation time or leave will be granted.

 

Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.