The Yorktown Democratic Committee launched its’ internship program in the Spring of 2008, working closely with the Civic Internship Program at Yorktown High School under the direction of Mr. Steve Rome.

Selected interns receive High School Credit for their work and are required to perform three (3) hours of Committee work each week, under the direction and supervision of the Chair of the YDC, or her designee.

YDC Interns attend weekly Town Board meetings; monthly Committee meetings; interface with local, county and Federal elected officials, including our Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Justices, and our Congressman; and, in short, learn the inner workings of government.

A YDC intern will also learn first hand what it takes to become an elected official and will participate in grass roots political activities such as fundraising and voter canvassing.

Our YDC interns will, in short, gain insight and knowledge regarding not just the end product of politics—becoming an elected official, but also what it takes to bring a candidate to office.

The YDC program is tailored to teaching our youth about local government and encouraging those interested to learn how they too can make a difference.

YDC interns are eligible to apply for the Committee’s annual scholarship award, which is currently set @ $500.00 per recipient for selected Yorktown and Lakeland High School Students. One Senior from each school will receive an award. Although participation in the YDC Internship program is not required to be considered for a YDC scholarship, it will be among the factors considered.

Internships are available to any registered Democrat residing in the Town of Yorktown and are not limited to our High School students. Interested adults are also welcome.

Anyone interested in becoming a YDC Intern should contact the Committee Chair, Tricia Mulligan, at triciamulligan@yorktowndems.com