| Q: | How do I apply? |
| A: | It’s competitive. Start by emailing, faxing or mailing your completed application (available here), two letters of recommendation and a copy of your resume by the deadline. Finalists will be interviewed by phone shortly thereafter. |
| Q: | How do I pay for all that training? |
| A: | You don’t. Georgia’s WIN List picks up the tab for travel and expenses. You will also receive a monthly stipend while working for WIN List from August to November. |
| Q: | What happens at Campaign School? |
| A: | Think of it as extreme job training. It’s a mixture of lectures and discussions, combined with a simulated campaign where teams compete against each other to win. Campaign School is hardcore – say good bye to free time. |
| Q: | How big are Campaign School classes? |
| A: | Not big at all. Each student will have plenty of opportunity to get to know your colleagues and instructors. |
| Q: | What’s it like to work in partnership with campaigns? |
| A: | Working with campaigns is a chance to gain a lot of responsibility quickly and to meet others who share your progressive ideals. Life on the campaign trail includes LONG hours and HARD work and campaigns are intense, fun and energizing. With the training and experience you gain in this program, you can launch a career in politics, non-profits, business, and more. |
| Q: | What will I do as a part of the WIN List campaign team? |
| A: | You will be part of the WIN Corps, working full time with WIN List to support our endorsed candidates. Depending on the campaign needs when you arrive in August, your position could range from being a fund raiser, field operative, communications, volunteer coordinator and more. After spending a week working closely with you at the training, WIN List, in consultation with the staff from Annie’s List, will match your skill set with the tasks. |
| Q: | If I’m accepted, when will I go? |
| A: | Campaign School then runs from July 21st through July 29th. You’ll be sent out into the field by WIN List to assist with campaign acitivities accross Georgia and work through Election Day, November 2, 2010. The weekend after the election, you will return to Atlanta for a ‘Post-Election Retreat’ where you will debrief the WIN List Board and staff about your experience. In addition, they will work with you to update and professionalize your resume and interviewing skills and bring in prospective employers to help you get your next job in progressive politics right away. It truly is a win-win for all involved. You get help launching an exciting career while helping WIN List change the face of power in Georgia politics. |
