Refugee Services of Texas is recruiting for an Advocacy Intern for the summer months of (May 10- September 1st) with Refugee Services of Texas.  Please see the internship description below: 

RST Advocacy and Community Engagement Intern Description

The Advocacy and Community Engagement Intern will

• Research and keep up to date on proposed bills that would affect RST clients
• Facilitate communication and engagement with our growing group of advocacy volunteers
• Send out weekly email updates to volunteers with information on upcoming events, legislative updates, and resources for speaking to legislators and the public about refugee issues
• Determine next tasks to get volunteers involved in, including which legislators to reach out to
• Direct and support lead volunteers in their tasks such as setting up legislative visits and ensuring they have appropriate preparation and resources
• Maintain communication with lead volunteers and all other volunteers on a weekly basis to answer questions, concerns, receive feedback, and determine how to grow RST advocacy
• Stay in contact with RST administration and RCUSA to gain consensus and direction on advocacy efforts

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in advocacy or grassroots organizing.

If you have anyone interested please contact myself or Susan Stasney at sstasney@rstx.org.