Starting a Career in Politics

Figuring out how to start a career in politics starts with knowing what the job actually involves. This course grounds you in the day-to-day realities of campaign work, so you can decide with real information whether starting a career in politics is the right move for you.

Political campaigns need press staff, organizers, schedulers, fundraisers, and data people, and each role calls for a different set of skills. This course lays out the roles and responsibilities that make up a campaign staff and helps you figure out which one fits your skill set, interests, and how to best spend your time on a campaign.

Throughout this course, you'll be able to:

• Determine whether a career in politics is the right fit for you

• Identify the variety of roles and responsibilities on a political campaign

• Decide which campaign role best matches your skills and interests