TCADP Intern Job Description
The Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (TCADP) is the only statewide grassroots advocacy organization dedicated solely to ending the death penalty in Texas. TCADP’s Fall 2014 Advocacy Intern will assist with community outreach and public education programs, research and writing, strategic communications, political research, and administrative support. He/she will interact with the Executive Director, as well as other volunteers, TCADP Board Members, and community partners.
Responsibilities:
- Support for public education and outreach programs, including our regional speakers’ tours this fall featuring death row exonorees and other individuals with personal experience with the Texas death penalty system
- Research and writing assignments related to TCADP’s blog and monthly e-newsletter
- Research related to the TCADP year-end report on death penalty developments
- Development of educational materials for print and/or online publication
- Logistical support for the TCADP 2015 Annual Conference, which will take place in February 2015 in Austin
- Administrative support, including data entry, resource inventory, and social media updates
Desired skills/experience:
- Exceptional communication and writing skills (ability to speak and write Spanish is a plus)
- Experience with grassroots/student organizing and community outreach
- Experience with online communication/social networking tools (Facebook, blogs, Twitter, etc.)
- Proven ability to work independently
- Interest in working with a non-profit organization
- Personal commitment to abolition of the death penalty
To apply, send a cover letter and résumé to TCADP Executive Director Kristin Houlé at khoule@tcadp.org. Visit www.tcadp.org to learn more about the organization.