Patchwork launched its first political internship to increase the diversity of the political workforce and create a self-sufficient pipeline of talent for the participating organisations. The internship programmes have grown to engage young people from under-represented backgrounds through year long training schemes, summer placements and development opportunities within political and democratic institutions. While the placement is provided by the party or institution, Patchwork provides training for the organisation, participants and support to ensure participants enabled to develop in these environments,
For example intern with the Labour Party
The Labour Party are launching a brand new six-week summer paid internship in partnership with the Patchwork Foundation. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of politics, gain work experience, and learn more about how the Labour Party is managed.
This scheme will focus on individuals who come from ethnic minorities or lower socio-economic backgrounds, or who otherwise face societal barriers to engaging with politics.
Roles and responsibilities
- Learn more about Labour’s Digital Department, including supporting on strategy tasks or learning to use the HQ digital systems
- Work alongside Labour’s Membership Department, including assisting with data management and supporting with membership development
- Experience Labour’s Policy Department, including assisting with policy development or contributing to strategic policy discussions
- Work alongside Labour’s Commercial Department, including assisting with party advertisements and supporting with market development
- Learn more about Labour’s Elections & Delivery Department, including working on current election strategies or on the ground campaign delivery
You will be based in the Labour Party HQ Office in London, and must be able to attend in person. As part of the internship, you may also have the opportunity to work in the Newcastle office, and other locations across the UK.
This opportunity is great for any politics student from a diverse background who is looking to get into politics and work for or even stand for a political party
Last year, the internship scheme ran from August to September with applications closing in June
Applications aren’t currently open but remember to regularly check for when they do. Check out the link below