Become a
Campaign Fellow

Are you passionate about local politics? Are you interested in hands-on experience in campaign management, strategy, and messaging? Aura Vasquez for Los Angeles City Council Campaign seeks talented, committed people to work with us on a cutting-edge political campaign.

Aura's campaign embraces the power of local action as Los Angeles confronts an array of daunting obstacles. Join us in reshaping our city's trajectory. Our current representatives have fallen short, demanding that we step up. A city riddled with corruption, inefficiency, and misuse of resources... If not us, then who? Let's rise to this challenge together and join Aura Vasquez's campaign for City Council. We take applications on an outgoing basis till November of 2024.

Aura Vasquez: is an Afro-Latina immigrant, community organizer, and fearless environmental and social justice advocate—a voice for people whose voices have been unheard.

Aura brings a closeness to the Earth and a multicultural perspective to her mission.

As a protector of the environment, Aura helped ban single-use plastic bags and was the mastermind in the 'Beyond Coal Campaign, which resulted in a commitment by the City of Los Angeles to go coal-free by 2025. As a community organizer, she championed immigrant rights and education funding with the PICO Network.

When Mayor Eric Garcetti appointed her to the Board of Commissioners of the L.A. Department of Water and Power, Aura became the first immigrant and the youngest to serve in this role in Los Angeles. As a Commissioner, the first in the history of the LADWP to establish office hours, she supported millions in investments in energy efficiency, solar and electric vehicle programs, and incentives to lower power bills for all residents. Her leadership was instrumental in retiring three coastal gas plants, putting L.A. on track to reach 100% renewable energy by 2030.

Aura has a consulting business with more than ten years of experience with organizations and the private sector, winning policies that transform communities. She is currently running to be the first Afro-Latina to represent Los Angeles City Council District 10.

Summary:

As a fellow, you'll work closely with the campaign manager, City Council Candidate Aura Vasquez, and the incredible team to increase voter contact, promote volunteer engagement, and organize events crucial to the campaign's success.

At the end of this fellowship, fellows may include this experience on their resumes and receive a letter of recommendation for future use. This internship may also qualify for community service hours or course credits. Some fellows may be eligible for a stipend depending on time commitment and assignment.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain effective political organizing skills and learn about every aspect of political campaigns. We are committed to teaching our campaign fellows about Campaign organizing and helping them forge strong connections within the Los Angeles and California political communities.

Time Frame:

Currently through April 2024. Campaign fellows' time commitments may vary and are flexible. However, we request a minimum of 10 hours a week to participate in our program.

Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written skills

• Ability to communicate efficiently and respectfully

• Comfort working with the public

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Capacity to work independently and within a team

• Passion for community organizing, civic engagement, and politics

• Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, experience meeting deadlines, and the ability to multitask.

• Be willing to support other campaign operations as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior campaign experience is preferred but not required.

• Fluency in Spanish will be great but not necessary. 

• Hours Per Week 10-20 (preferred)

• Work Location: Los Angeles and remote

• A good sense of humor and the ability to work in a team are musts.

Areas of work

Field Work & Outreach:

• Execute the field plan and canvassing goals

• Field Organizers are responsible for recruiting, training, and managing a team of volunteers.

• Build and track relationships with local community leaders.

• Data entry for their region, recording and reporting results, meeting goals, etc.

Fundraising:

• Support the execution of the campaign fundraising plan

• Support the candidate in fundraising events and meet and greets

• Build events that can support the fundraising plan

Communications:

• Write short- and long‐term communications plans.

• Write talking points for events and stakeholders as needed.

• Develop messaging around issues for staff, stakeholders, and allies.

• Organize and maintain press lists. 

• Draft media materials, including press releases, talking points, emails, and statements.

• Develop pitch ideas and pitch stories to reporters.

• Work with campaigns to coordinate press and communications strategy and assist as needed.

Social Media:

• Manage social media platforms to bring more awareness and reach to Aura's Campaign

• Develop multi-platform creative, including copy, graphics, and video

• Make periodic website updates

• Run a grassroots digital engagement strategy for volunteers

• Create data and reporting structure across digital platforms

Content Creation:

• Create videos, graphics, photography, and other content for the Campaign.

• Create script ideas for videos and social media. 

• Develop creative concepts for different areas of the Campaign. 

How to Apply:

Aura Vasquez for City Council campaign will accept applications until the campaign fellowships are filled. Interested parties should forward a brief Cover letter and resume indicating "Campaign Fellowship" in the subject line by email to Info@Auraforthepeople.com.

Cover letters should include what areas of work you are interested in with the campaign, your talents, availability, when you can start, and how the fellowship would help advance your career.

Those applying should preview the Campaign's website https://www.auraforthepeople.com to become familiar with our vision, outreach, and communications efforts. 

I appreciate your interest!