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Application deadline extended to January 15, 2009!
Running For Public Office 2009
Running for Public Office is an experiential learning program of the Coro Center for Civic Leadership. Standing for election to a public office is an important form of civic engagement and one of the highest forms of public service. The vision of Running for Public Office is to strengthen citizen participation in public elections and to increase the diversity and level of preparation of candidates running for office in Greater Pittsburgh.
Our goal is to recruit, select, engage and prepare highly motivated individuals to lead successful electoral campaigns in Greater Pittsburgh. The course is open to prospective candidates and campaign staff who are now contemplating running for office.
Coro does not seek to advance any particular ideology, political party or policy agenda. We strive to assemble a class of 20 participants that represents the diversity of Greater Pittsburgh in terms of race, gender, religion, political affiliation, neighborhood location and economic status.
PARTICIPANT SELECTION
Candidates will be selected based upon:
- Strength of commitment to running for public office or serving in a leadership position in an electoral campaign in Greater Pittsburgh
- Contribution to the social and political diversity of the Running for Public Office class
APPLICATION CHECK LIST
Please be prepared to submit the following items online.
- Completed Application Form
- Current resume or resume highlights
- Two short essays of no more than 200 words each (see instructions on Application Form)
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Thursday, January 15, 2009 | Applications due
Thursday, January 15, 2009 | Applicants Selected
Thursday, January 22, 2009 | Program Begins
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| COURSE DETAILS |
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Running for Public Office includes 42 hours of seminar, conducted in twelve consecutive Thursday sessions from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.:
1. Jan 22 - Getting prepared for Running for Public Office
2. Jan 29 - Creating a Learning Environment for your Team
3. Feb 5 - Building your campaign team: The “Kitchen Cabinet”
4. Feb 12- Research and Message Development
5. Feb 19 - The Budget
6. Feb 26 - Fundraising
7. Mar 5 - Paid and Earned Media
8. Mar 12 - Targeting
9. Mar 19 - Direct Contact with Voters
10. Mar 26 - Recruiting and Engaging Volunteers
11. Apr 2 - Get-Out-The-Vote
12. Apr 9 - Election Day
Registration is FREE
Cost for enrolling in Running for Public Office is $150 upon acceptance into the program. Tuition is due at the start of the program, and can be paid by a check made out to the Coro Center for Civic Leadership.
There are limited financial scholarships available and information about scholarships will be provided upon acceptance to the program.
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| CONTACT INFO |
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Sharon Baum
Running for Public Office Coordinator
Coro center for Civic Leadership
33 Terminal Way, Suite 429A
Call 412.258.2672 for more information on the program or
Email: runningforpublicoffice@gmail.com
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