YDSA Intern

Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States, with over 120,000 members and chapters across the country. We believe that working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few. We are a political and activist organization, not a party. Through community and campus-based chapters, DSA members use a variety of tactics, from legislative to direct action, to fight for reforms that empower working people. DSA is a big tent, multi-tendency organization that welcomes everyone committed to democratic socialism.

This internship will start ASAP and last until the completion of the 2027 YDSA Conference at a TBD date in February or March 2027. Hours are flexible, with occasional evenings. The intern will receive $22/hour across 14 hours a week and course credit where applicable. Strong references and job coaching will also be available based on performance during the program.

Responsibilities:

• Outreach to chapters and individual members through phone banking, text banking, and drafting and sending emails

• Work with YDSA Organizer and YDSA leadership to carry out YDSA organizing priorities

• Assist with planning, coordination, outreach, and programming for YDSA events, including the YDSA Organizing Conference and YDSA Convention

• Coordinate logistics for various in-person and virtual YDSA events and meetings

• Respond to YDSA member emails promptly and connect them with necessary action steps

• Handle member data and maintain records of individual member status to track multiple data points

• Publicize and distribute information through the YDSA website, social media, and emails to YDSA membership

• Support administrative and financial tasks, including scholarships and other expenses

Qualifications:

• Required: Strong commitment to building socialist student power and openness to learning and developing as an organizer

• Experience organizing for socialist or progressive causes in a high school, college, or other youth organizing group

• Familiarity with spreadsheets and digital organizing tools, like mass emails and phone and text banking