Dems of Northern Utah Squad - Paid Interns

Position Overview

The Democrats of Northern Utah Squad is seeking paid part time interns to support the coordinated campaign for the 2026 election cycle in Northern Utah, covering Weber, Davis, Cache, Wasatch, and Summit Counties.

Interns will be responsible for building and managing volunteer teams, executing direct voter contact programs, and expanding Democratic voter engagement across targeted regions. Interns will report to the Field Organizer covering the region and work closely with campaign staff.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Help recruit, train, and support volunteers executing voter outreach programs

  • Assist with canvassing, phone banking, and text banking efforts to help meet weekly voter contact goals

  • Help build relationships with local communities, activists, and partner organizations across Weber, Davis, Cache, Wasatch, and Summit Counties

  • Support one-on-one volunteer check-ins to build engagement

  • Learn and use NGP VAN to help manage turf, cut lists, and track voter contact data

  • Help create and distribute walk packets, call lists, and text universes

  • Assist with accurate and timely data entry and maintenance of voter records

  • Help track and report weekly metrics, including doors knocked, calls made, texts sent, and volunteer recruitment numbers

  • Support voter registration and vote-by-mail efforts in assigned counties

  • Assist with GOTV (Get Out The Vote) efforts, including early vote and Election Day operations

Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to help motivate and support volunteers

  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends

  • Ability to meet deadlines and organizing goals

  • Comfortable working with data and learning campaign tools such as NGP VAN

  • Commitment to Democratic values and electing Democrats in Utah

  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred

  • Willingness to travel within Weber, Davis, Cache, Wasatch, and Summit Counties

Preferred Skills

  • Prior campaign, organizing, or volunteer experience a plus (not required)

  • Familiarity with NGP VAN or similar voter databases

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Familiarity with Northern Utah communities and political landscape

Compensation

  • $625/mo intern stipend, part-time

  • Flexible scheduling around school or other commitments

  • Professional development and training opportunities to support continuous growth and learning

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience and interest in the position to jobs@utdem.org with the subject line: “DEMNUTS INTERN: [NAME]”

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This is a cycle position and ends on November 13, 2026