REPUBLICAN PARTY OF IOWA 621 East Ninth Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-282-8105

Republican Party of Iowa First in the Nation Internship Program

“Civilization is the process of setting man free from men.” Ayn Rand

Why Intern at the Republican Party of Iowa? An RPI internship gives undergraduate students an opportunity to both witness and participate in the political process in Iowa. Given Iowa’s status as the First in the Nation caucus state, an RPI internship means undergrads have an opportunity to not only participate in the state political process, but also the national political process. RPI interns will become familiar with political operatives in Iowa and will work to build the Republican Party as it strives to reach for principled, conservative government in Des Moines and Washington, D.C.

When are Internships Available? The Republican Party of Iowa offers full- and part-time internships during the Fall and Spring semesters. RPI also offers internships during the summer. RPI is willing to work with undergrads to accommodate their schedules, but certain events will require special attention and effort from RPI interns

What about Course Credit? Is there Compensation? RPI can work with your school if it offers course credit for internships. Unfortunately, RPI internships are not monetarily compensated.

What do interns do? RPI is a small organization that does big things. Therefore, all interns are expected to be willing and able to assist staff with both daily tasks and big events. Interns should anticipate handling everything from media credentialing to basic office management. During the summer of 2012, interns will be integral to organizing the convention process leading to the Republican National Convention. They will also be involved with building a grassroots voter identification and turnout program for the 2012 campaign cycle.

RPI interns are assigned to either the Communications or Political Departments. Communications interns will aide RPI’s Communications Director with daily tasks and will also have special opportunities to work with the press at major political events.

Political interns will assist the Political Department, which will be managing the GOP conventions and working to build a grassroots network for the 2012 campaign season. Political interns will work with both the grassroots and managing political operatives to ensure that RPI’s political operation runs smoothly.

Paid for by the Republican Party of Iowa

621 East Ninth Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 - www.iowagop.org REPUBLICAN PARTY OF IOWA 621 East Ninth Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-282-8105

Republican Party of Iowa First in the Nation Internship Program APPLICATION

**Deadline for application is April 27, 2012 at 5:00 P.M.

Name: ______Date of Birth: ______

University: ______Year in School: ______

College Major: ______Minor: ______

Current Address: ______

Phone: (______) ______E-mail:______

Home Address: ______

Home Phone: (______) ______Parent(s)/Guardian:______

**All correspondence will be sent to your home address unless otherwise noted. Dates you are available:

What state and county are you registered to vote in?

State: County:

**The Republican Party of Iowa requires you be registered as a Republican.

Application Requirements: 1. Completed RPI Application 2. Resume 3. One Letter of Recommendation 4. 200 Word personal statement on which internship (political or communications) you want, why, what your long-term professional goals are, political experience, etc.

If you are receiving internship credit from your school for participating in the RPI internship program, please attach your school’s requirements and other pertinent information.

Submit to: [email protected] or Ryan Gough, 621 East 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309.

** I certify that all of the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation herein can be grounds for immediate disqualification of candidacy to the RPI internship program.

Signature: ______Date: ______

Paid for by the Republican Party of Iowa 621 East Ninth Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 - www.iowagop.org