Internship Opportunities

Summer 2024 Internship: Digital Content Creator

The Center for Youth Political Participation is recruiting a team of interns to support the creation of digital content for the newly established Rutgers-Eagleton Cyber Civics Initiative. The primary goal of the Initiative is educating and informing young people about the essence of American democracy, emphasizing their role as responsible citizens in preserving and advancing it, particularly through active participation in civic discourse and process. Interns will support CYPP staff in creating and disseminating digital content for the initiative.  

This paid internship position begins June 2024 until August 2024. 

Internship Responsibilities 

• Creating engaging and trending multimedia videos and graphics for the Eagleton Institute of Politics social media platforms on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube 
• Assist with event advertisements and brand awareness 
• Serve as an ambassador of the initiative for on and off campus events and meetings 
• Engage in meetings with multiple stakeholders, both inside and outside the University 
• Analyzing content analytics for broader engagement 

Eligibility requirements: 

• Must have experience creating engaging social media content, including video creation and editing 
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Must have strong attention to detail and assignment guidelines/expectations and have the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively 
• Must be a current undergraduate student an accredited College or University in good academic standing with the University 
• Must be available to attend weekly check-in meetings  
• Ability to work 15-20 hours per week in a hybrid arrangement 

Apply with an updated resume as a PDF document, portfolio of past content creation projects as a Word document, and submit the completed online application by Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5:00PM 

Fall 2024 Internship Opportunity: RU Voting

The Center for Youth Political Participation is recruiting a team of interns to support the RU Voting program during the 2024 Presidential elections.  RU Voting is a non-partisan project designed to engage the Rutgers student body in national, state, and local elections. Interns will support CYPP staff in developing and executing the goals of RU Voting on the Rutgers University campuses.

This paid internship position begins August 2024 until mid-November 2024.

Internship Responsibilities

• Identifying and administering voter registration, mobilization, and education drives on the Rutgers University-New Brunswick campus
• Creating multimedia videos and graphics for Center for Youth Political Participation social media platforms on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
• Creating shareable content for the RU Voting Ambassadors program, a volunteer opportunity for Rutgers University students
• Engaging in local, state, regional, national voter engagement coalition meetings and events
• Researching information on candidates, voting rates, and state-by-state election information for the RU Voting National website
• Promoting RU Voting amongst Rutgers University student groups by sharing digestible content via listservs and social media pages

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a current Rutgers University-New Brunswick undergraduate student. Incoming first year students are ineligible to apply.
• Must be available to support weekly, on campus voter registration and mobilization drives
• Must have experience creating and editing social media content–video creation experience a plus!
• Interest in encouraging voter participation in young adults
• Ability to speak to large groups of students at in-person voter registration and mobilization events
• Access to a car a plus, but not required
• Ability to work 6-10 hours per week in-person on campus; some work can be completed remotely

Applications are no longer being accepted.

Spring 2025 Internship Opportunity: RU Ready

Students registering for the CYPP internship during the Spring semester will assist in implementing the goals of RU Ready, a civic engagement initiative created by the Eagleton Institute and administered in area schools. The mission of the program is to provide young people with the tools and encouragement to be politically aware and engaged. Interns’ key roles include developing and implementing virtual in-class sessions and an in person conference for students in New Brunswick and at other national partner program institutions.

This paid internship position begins the week of January 2025 until mid-May 2025.

Internship Responsibilities

• Create civic education curriculum content development for the RU Ready program with an eye towards engaging digital and in person activities
• Implement civic education curriculum at in person conferences at the Eagleton Institute  and area high schools
• Craft social media content and posts to share on Center social media pages
• Support content development of the RU Voting program and RU Voting National program during the primary season
• Participate in meetings with national partner programs and CYPP staff

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a current Rutgers University undergraduate student
• Background in K-12 education a plus, especially in a teaching setting
• Must have experience creating and editing social media content; experience with TikTok & Instagram a plus
• Interest in encouraging young adults in civic skill building
• Ability to speak to large groups of students in an in-person setting
• Access to a car a plus, but not required
• Ability to work 6-10 hours per week in a hybrid arrangement with a stable internet connection & laptop; some work must be completed at the Eagleton Institute

Apply with an updated resume as a PDF document and submit the completed online application. Application period will open in October 2024.

Civil Discourse Expectations

Classes, programs and other events convened by the Eagleton Institute of Politics are premised on the belief that, in order for our democracy to work, we need to be able to talk to each other. Students and other program participants are expected to engage in open and civil discourse, recognizing that meaningful exchange of ideas from different perspectives requires reasoned deliberation based on shared facts and conducted with respect and curiosity, and with affirmation of the humanity of all people irrespective of their historic marginalization, identity or socioeconomic status. In addition, like all Rutgers students, students at Eagleton are expected to comply with the Rutgers University Code of Conduct.

Students exhibiting behavior in class or online that conflicts with the Civil Discourse Expectations of the Eagleton Institute of Politics or with relevant sections of the University Student Code of Conduct may be removed from a class, given a failing grade for the course and/or terminated from the CYPP internship program.