Democratic Research and Policy firm looking for fall interns

Spiros Consulting, a national Democratic research and policy firm, is currently looking for interns for the fall semester.  The firm does research and policy work for candidates and interest groups across the country, and is working on a full slate of gubernatorial, senate, Congressional and state and county-wide races for the 2013/2014 cycle.

Candidates should be at least in their sophomore year, have a strong understanding of national politics, and be able to work 15-20 hours a week.  Campaign experience is a major plus, but not a requirement.

This is a paid internship with a $750 stipend for the semester and metro trips covered.

Those interested can forward their resume to interns@spirosconsulting.com

A Little More About Spiros Consulting

Started in 2007, Spiros Consulting conducts opposition research, policy work, and general consulting for Democratic candidates and interest groups across the country.  It has worked in more than thirty states on races for Governor, the Senate, Congress, Attorney General, Mayor, and numerous independent expenditures, including on one of Politico's "Top 10 political upsets of 2008" and the Washington Post's "honorable mention" winner for "best gubernatorial campaign."  In 2011, Spiros helped Fort Wayne mayor Tom Henry win a tough reelection fight, marking the first time either party has "controlled the mayor's office for 16 consecutive years since 1869."  In 2012, Spiros helped elect Congress's only General and only CEO of a publicly traded company. After the 2012 cycle, Spiros worked for Robin Kelly in her 27-point victory against 15 primary opponents in the special election to replace Jessie Jackson Jr.