Advocacy Intern (August Start)
About the position
Responsibilities
• Build out an issue campaign to advocate at the state legislature, which will include picking an issue of importance, following it through the state legislative process, making a direct action organizing chart, preparing relevant materials for prospective partners and legislators, and participating in mock meetings and testimony on the issue
• Produce a large research project on an issue of importance to the state, reviewing legislation, drafting newsletters to activists, and participating in volunteer meetings
Requirements
• Must be enrolled in a Master of Social Work (MSW) Policy, Administration and Community Practice (PAC) degree program
• Must be a self-starter and adaptable, with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
• Ability to work well with diverse populations, including gender, race, and sexual orientation
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs & Zoom
• Exceptional verbal/written communication skills
• Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus
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Responsibilities
• Build out an issue campaign to advocate at the state legislature, which will include picking an issue of importance, following it through the state legislative process, making a direct action organizing chart, preparing relevant materials for prospective partners and legislators, and participating in mock meetings and testimony on the issue
• Produce a large research project on an issue of importance to the state, reviewing legislation, drafting newsletters to activists, and participating in volunteer meetings
Requirements
• Must be enrolled in a Master of Social Work (MSW) Policy, Administration and Community Practice (PAC) degree program
• Must be a self-starter and adaptable, with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
• Ability to work well with diverse populations, including gender, race, and sexual orientation
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs & Zoom
• Exceptional verbal/written communication skills
• Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus
Apply Now
Apply Now