Jobs and Internships
James Solomon for Jersey City Mayor
Finance Intern / Campaign Staff, Jul. 2025 – Dec 2025
- Assisted with donor outreach, data tracking, and compliance-related tasks.
- Learned how political advocacy campaigns are structured and executed.
- Gained firsthand exposure to local government, public policy, and voter engagement.
- Developed professionalism, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
The Long Island Quiz Bowl Alliance
Quiz Writer and Copyeditor, Jan. 2023 – Present
- Major contributor to a national academic question database used in hundreds of Quiz Bowl tournaments across the United States.
- Wrote and edited high-quality, academically rigorous questions spanning history, science, literature, and social sciences.
- Served as copyeditor for every question set sold, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
- Helped support the organization’s growth into the second-largest Quiz Bowl question vendor in the U.S..
- Developed advanced research, writing, and editorial skills under professional deadlines.
Quiz Bowl Regional Tournaments
Tournament Director, Mar. 2023 – Present
- Directed outreach, logistics, and on-site operations for five regional Quiz Bowl tournaments (both virtual and in-person).
- Managed volunteer staffers, moderated team assignments, and ensured smooth tournament execution.
- Raised over $10,000 for the school Quiz Bowl club through in-person tournaments hosted at Livingston High School.
- Designed and implemented a centralized statistics database to streamline volunteer workflows and simplify results reporting.
- Strengthened leadership, event management, and organizational skills.
Volunteer
Essex County Board of Elections
Poll Worker, Apr. 2025 – Present
- Supported the administration of New Jersey primary and general elections, ensuring accurate, fair, and efficient voting processes.
- Assisted first-time voters and senior citizens with check-in procedures and voting equipment, helping ensure an accessible and positive voting experience.
- Commended by the township for community service, professionalism, and voter support.
- Gained firsthand experience with local government, election law, and civic participation.
National Archives
Citizen Archivist, Sep. 2024 – Present
- Participate in the digitization of the National Archives Catalog for posterity and preservation of historical documents.
- Contributed over 60 transcriptions and annotations of documents in the National Archives to enhance access and discoverability.
Morris Museum
Volunteer, Jan. 2025 – Present
- Volunteer as a gallery guide assisting individuals visiting the museum, from providing information to explaining the technical exhibits to elderly individuals.
- Volunteered for the 2025 Fresh Perspectives event dedicated to recognizing high school artists.
Livingston Public Library
Volunteer Librarian, Sep. 2022 – Jun. 2024
- Assisted library staff with cataloging, organizing, and processing materials in the children’s and teen sections.
- Staffed the children’s center help desk, assisting patrons and families with program information and resources.
- Supported planning, setup, and execution of weekly educational and community programs.
- Developed customer service skills, organization, and experience working in a public-facing educational environment.