If you were going to become an intern for the Conservative Party would it be an added attraction, if you were of a Tory mindset, to work in a constituency with "a significant BNP presence"?The way this advert is constructed it would certainly seem that way, but there again if you are of a Nationalist leaning this position, openly advertised, would also offer a considerable appeal. If you are interested you have until next Tuesday.
Title: Internship
Working For: Simon Marcus, & Simon Jones PPCs for Barking, and Dagenham and Rainham Conservatives
Details: The team at Barking Conservatives and Dagenham and Rainham Conservatives require a confident and hardworking intern to help with the campaign.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right applicant to gain excellent practical experience of working as part of a campaign team through constituency-based campaigning. You will play a key part in developing an imaginative and high profile campaign for change locally, in both a key marginal seat and a seat with a significant BNP presence.
The reward is to be part of an energetic and inspiring campaign team, in a high profile area where you will learn about political campaigning.
Responsibilities may include:
Researching issues regarding Barking, and Dagenham and Rainham
Liaising with local residents / assisting with constituency correspondence
Canvass / Survey Data entry
Dealing with media enquiries correspondence and calls
Handling casework enquiries
General office duties as required
Arranging and co-ordinating visits and events
Maintaining Websites and online presence
Applicants must be well organised, flexible, reliable, have good writing skills and have a strong work ethic. Candidates must also have high levels of IT skills, including excel, word, mail merge and knowledge of design programs.
Ideal for someone who is seeking a career in politics and/or public affairs, the role would suit a recent graduate looking for work experience, or gap year student with an interest in politics.
Party membership is not essential but is preferred. Applicants should be sympathetic to the views and aims of the Conservative Party and have an active interest in British politics.
The position is based in the Dagenham and Rainham Conservative offices, 8-12 Salisbury Road, Dagenham, RM10 8TT
An ideal candidate will be able to commit to at least three months. Working hours to be negotiated. Some evening and weekend working may be necessary.
Salary: Voluntary: expenses to be negotiated
Contact: To apply for this post, please send a copy of your CV to:
Simon Marcus, 11 Melisa Court, 21 Avenue Road, London, N6 5DH
or email simonmarcus2003@yahoo.co.uk
Closing Date: Applications to be received by 7th July 2009. The start date is expected to be 20th July, but is negotiable.
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The heat has been so oppressive today I have felt as if I was an extra on a science fiction film set in one of those "Day the Earth Caught Fire" B movies. Just moving has been a struggle as the temperature reached an obscene level which even the car air conditioning system struggled to disguise. Relief is on the way for some of us though as the Met Office's rainfall radar, which has a splendid animated feature, seems to illustrate.
The fact that Tesco have an excellent 25% discount on wine offer at the moment has nothing at all to do with politics but I'll mention it nevertheless. Not wishing to be accused of not putting my money where my mouth is there is currently a freshly delivered stock of Cab' Sav' downstairs. Along with ice cubes and fans, an essential part of the Anglo Saxon locker in this hot and sultry weather when going to bed can be equated into climbing into a furnace.
It's always refreshing to discover something new that truly illustrates the hopelessness, irrelevance and despair of the far left. Just a few weeks after nearly a million people voted for the BNP, propelling Nick Griffin and Andrew Brons into the European parliament, our friends have come up with this:
In just two weeks the BNP will be taking their seats in the European Parliament. We need to send the strongest possible message that they are not there in our name. Over 80,000 people have already done just this by signing our Not in my Name petition – I want you to sign it next. All you need to do is click this link – you can add your name with just one click:
I need your help in showing that Griffin and Brons don’t represent us – that they don’t speak for Britain. I’m currently organising who we’re going to hand our petition in to at the European Parliament on July 14th and I want to make sure we have as many names on it as possible. Please sign up now and then invite all of your friends to do the same:
Thank you,
On the contrary thank you very much, perhaps you would like to hand it in to me?
