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Democratic National Convention Information

	The Democratic National Convention is coming to Charlotte the week of September 3, 2012 Learn more about opportunities to be a part of history through internships and volunteer opportunities
What is the Democratic National Convention? An event that will bring together delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to re-nominate the President of the United States as he seeks re-election to our country's highest office. Over 15,000 representatives from the media, 6,000 delegates, and hundreds of elected officials and dignitaries will gather in Charlotte for this event. Being involved with the convention is a chance to be a part of history!
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
	Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) The Democratic National Convention Committee is a not-for-profit organization responsible for planning and executing the Democratic National Convention. Spring internships are currently available and will last from May 28, 2012 to August 10, 2012; interns will work out of the DNCC headquarters in uptown Charlotte. Each student who applies should be interested in public policy, detailed oriented, eager to learn, have the ability to multi-task, flexible and understand the importance of confidentiality. Internship opportunities are available in the following departments: Office of CEO Office of COO Chief of Staff Senior Advisor Legal Information Technology Intergovernmental Affairs & Outreach Communications & Public Affairs For more information or to request an internship application, please email Career Services at career.services@cpcc.edu. Applications are due March 30, 2012. The application and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the DNCC website, http://www.demconvention.com/internship-application.asp
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
	More information about volunteer opportunities is available online at www.demconvention.com/get-involved.asp and http://charlottein2012.com/involved/volunteer/.