Deadline: Until position is filled
Open to: Committed undergraduate student with desire to learn about adolescent sexual and reproductive health
Remuneration: Academic credit + $200 per month or $9 per hour
Description
Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and promoting policies which help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. They provide information, training, and advocacy to youth-serving organizations, policy makers, and the media in the U.S. and internationally. Interns support this mission and are treated as contributing staff members.
Federal policy staff works with policymakers in Congress, the White House and various agencies on youth sexual and reproductive health issues including: comprehensive sex education, contraception access, HIV/AIDS, abortion access and LGBT rights. In addition, staff works with various partner organizations to coordinate joint advocacy efforts.
Intern will be expected to:
- Write a policy brief.
- Conduct Hill outreach with domestic policy staff.
- Prepare materials for meetings.
- Attend coalition meetings with domestic policy staff.
- Research youth sexual and reproductive health issues.
- Blog on issues as needed.
Eligibility
Qualifications:
- Motivated, committed undergraduate student with desire to learn about adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
- Independent worker.
- Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet.
Preferences:
- Experience working in and with communities of color.
- Member of student organization working on sexual health issues such as abortion access, peer education, HIV/AIDS, LGBT issues.
- Someone who is not afraid to speak up!
Remuneration
Interns are expected to make a commitment of at least 12 weeks (starting as soon as possible), 20 hours per week. Students who receive academic credit for the Internship will receive an expense stipend of $200 per month to cover expenses related to their working at Advocates. Non-Credit interns will receive a stipend of $9 per hour.
Application
Submit cover letter describing your interests and experiences, your resume, and a short 2-3 page writing sample to sarah@advocatesforyouth.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or to:
Sarah Audelo
Advocates for Youth
2000 M Street, NW Suite 750
Washington, DC 20036
Position will remain open until filled. No phone calls please.