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Obama for America

"Being an Intern at Obama for America - Apply Today" +
  2:12 web video from June 4, 2012.

[Music]  Katie, Department 270 Intern: When I first found out I was going to be an intern here at OFA it was just an honor to know that I was going to be working for the President.

Rafi, Finance Intern: Even though you have "intern" on your name tag, you're a lot more than that.

Jaha, Operation Vote Intern: You're really a part of a cause that's larger than yourself, and I feel like that every day I come here.

Rafi: You are so valued by the team here and given real responsibility...

Visraant, Political Intern: You do so many different things during the course of the day...

Alejandra, Operation Vote Intern: Some of the skills that I've learned have been to communicate with people from all different backgrounds...

Katie: I've definitely learned a lot of team-building skills...

Jaha: Time management, time management, time management.  There's so much going on all the time.

Female (audio): I've had a lot of internships, but nothing has ever been like this.  We really are one big family.

Rafi: We have an incredible internship coordinator who checks in with you on a regular basis, and he also organizes a speaker series, workshops and seminars.

Jaha: I really enjoy the speaker series because it gives us a chance to really talk to senior staff members.

David Axelrod (clip of him speaking to interns): And I always enjoy meeting with you guys; you guys are a great inspiration.

Courtney, Department 270 Intern: There are so many opportunities that I would never, ever get anywhere else.  I went to lunch with David Axelrod, which was an amazing experience.

Rafi: I actually just got back from helping run an event with Vice President Biden in Northwest Indiana, which was an incredible experience.

Katie: I won a staff fundraising contest and actually got to meet the president.  I shook his hand and said it's an honor to work with you, sir.  He said, no, thank you for everything you've been doing on this campaign.

Jaha: I would personally recommend this internship to other people because it's such a great opportunity to come and do something that is going to make a difference, that you can see in your daily life.

Katie: It's a great chance to meet people who are really, really good at what they do, and everyone is willing to teach you and help you get better.

Rafi: I would absolutely recommend applying, because you are a real, valued member of the 2012 re-election team.

Visraant: If on November 7th we wake up and we have a President Barack Obama for four more years, I'll feel so happy about it because I know that I had a part in it.

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