[Hiring] New York Policy Fellow @Young Invincibles
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Role Description
Young Invincibles is looking for a Fellow to join our New York team for the summer. This is a 9-month fellowship, approximately, ending in November 2026. The Fellow will play an integral role in Young Invincibles’ New York policy, advocacy, research, communications, and legislative work. This is a remote, part-time position that pays $20.00 per hour and requires 20 hours of work per week.
• The NY Policy Fellow reports to the Northeastern Regional Director and will contribute to building Young Invincibles’ New York network, campaigns, and partnerships.
• Primary duties include working with partner organizations, coalitions, and our young adult network to build support for our 2026 state higher education research, policies, legislation, and consumer education.
• Work to connect with partners, coalitions, and other stakeholders who work on higher education and health care policies to support more equitable and impactful city and state policies.
• Attend in-person meetings, potential conferences, partner meetings, and/or similar events to represent Young Invincibles.
• Support young adult engagement and learning in our Young Advocates Program and Youth Advisory Board.
• Outreach to our internal and external networks, and consumer education efforts.
Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in political science, public policy, or related field
• Experience in policy or political advocacy
• Exceptional research, writing, and editing skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex policy issues to a variety of audiences and mediums
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and work in coalitions
• Ability to communicate and partner with communities of color and young adults
Requirements
• Graduate degree in public policy, education, healthcare, or a related field (a plus but not a requirement)
• Familiarity with New York State higher education policy (a plus but not a requirement)
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced work environment and a start-up atmosphere (a plus but not a requirement)
• Ability to thrive on change, innovation, and teamwork (a plus but not a requirement)
• An ambitious policy professional looking to take initiative and grow our organizational capacity (a plus but not a requirement)
• Interest in a long-term position with Young Invincibles (a plus but not a requirement)
• A passion for Young Invincibles’ mission (a plus but not a requirement)
Benefits
• This is a temporary position that will end on or before October 30, 2026.
• This position is part time, up to 19 hours a week and will be paid an hourly rate of $20.50 an hour.
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Role Description
Young Invincibles is looking for a Fellow to join our New York team for the summer. This is a 9-month fellowship, approximately, ending in November 2026. The Fellow will play an integral role in Young Invincibles’ New York policy, advocacy, research, communications, and legislative work. This is a remote, part-time position that pays $20.00 per hour and requires 20 hours of work per week.
• The NY Policy Fellow reports to the Northeastern Regional Director and will contribute to building Young Invincibles’ New York network, campaigns, and partnerships.
• Primary duties include working with partner organizations, coalitions, and our young adult network to build support for our 2026 state higher education research, policies, legislation, and consumer education.
• Work to connect with partners, coalitions, and other stakeholders who work on higher education and health care policies to support more equitable and impactful city and state policies.
• Attend in-person meetings, potential conferences, partner meetings, and/or similar events to represent Young Invincibles.
• Support young adult engagement and learning in our Young Advocates Program and Youth Advisory Board.
• Outreach to our internal and external networks, and consumer education efforts.
Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in political science, public policy, or related field
• Experience in policy or political advocacy
• Exceptional research, writing, and editing skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex policy issues to a variety of audiences and mediums
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and work in coalitions
• Ability to communicate and partner with communities of color and young adults
Requirements
• Graduate degree in public policy, education, healthcare, or a related field (a plus but not a requirement)
• Familiarity with New York State higher education policy (a plus but not a requirement)
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced work environment and a start-up atmosphere (a plus but not a requirement)
• Ability to thrive on change, innovation, and teamwork (a plus but not a requirement)
• An ambitious policy professional looking to take initiative and grow our organizational capacity (a plus but not a requirement)
• Interest in a long-term position with Young Invincibles (a plus but not a requirement)
• A passion for Young Invincibles’ mission (a plus but not a requirement)
Benefits
• This is a temporary position that will end on or before October 30, 2026.
• This position is part time, up to 19 hours a week and will be paid an hourly rate of $20.50 an hour.
Apply Now
Apply Now