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Workers Defense Project – Legislative Intern

Workers Defense Project is a membership-based organization that empowers low-income workers to achieve fair employment through education, direct services, organizing, and strategic partnerships.

Intern Opening: Legislative Intern

Internship Period: September 1, 2016- December 2016

(with an opportunity to extend through May 2017)

The Intern will work with WDP to win better protections for Texas construction workers through our Build A Better Texas Campaign. The Intern will coordinating legislative visits for our Day of the Fallen day of action, where hundreds of construction workers and community allies from across the state will march on the capitol to remind legislators to demand protections for Texas construction workers. The Intern will learn important skills in community organizing, coalition building, policy advocacy, and non-profit administration. The intern will have the opportunity to extend their internship period to the spring semester and learn about the legislative process in the 2017 legislature.

Requirements:

  • 3.0 GPA
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer literate: Microsoft Office, Internet, and e-mail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Commitment to social justice
  • Able to work 10 to 15 hours a week including occasional nights and weekends.
  • Spanish is a plus, but not required.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate logistics for lobby day and march of the exciting Day of the Fallen event that will be held on March 1, 2017.
  • Assist with outreach to and developing relationships with key strategic allies state level policy campaigns.
  • Participate in and provide support for meetings with state policy makers.
  • Coordinate visits to legislators to educate them about construction working conditions and call on them to pass policies to protect Texas workers.

 

Compensation:

  • Life-long experience and skills
  • Stipend of $150/month
  • Referrals for future employment
  • Possible class credit

 

How to apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and two references to Emily Timm, at emily@workersdefense.org. Position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

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ASPIRA Association Public Policy Internship

The ASPIRA Association has a paid position for a public policy Internship that has the potential for a full time position in the future.  We are seeking a creative, highly motivated individual to assist in the following projects:

 

  1. Assist in the development of reports and Web Page updates.
  2. Attend and report on meetings related to public policy health and education issues of interest to ASPIRA and disseminate information to ASPIRA’s network
  3. Provide assistance with social media, including Facebook and Twitter
  4. Conduct research on potential partners for national health and education projects

 

Qualifications:

Interest in public policy issues in youth development

Knowledge and interest in working with the Latino Community

Excellent communications skills, Spanish a plus

Good interpersonal skills – Able to work in cooperation with others and as well as independently

A minimum of 16 to 20  hours/week is required. The internship will begin as soon as a well-qualified person is identified

 

About ASPIRA

The ASPIRA Association is a 501C3 organization that is also a confederation of ASPIRA statewide organizations, incorporated in nine states and Puerto Rico.  Founded in 1961y ASPIRA’s primary mission is to foster the socioeconomic development of the Latino community.  ASPIRA’s goals focus on developing the education and leadership potential of Hispanic youth by encouraging them to be aware of the socioeconomic conditions, needs, and potential of their community.

 

Please send bio and letter of interest to: hcrespo@aspiradc.org

 

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Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars Program

The Senate Hispanic Research Council is dedicated to strengthening the next generation of young leaders with this enriching Scholars
and Fellows program. Participants in the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program will gain invaluable experience
and exposure to the Texas Senate as full-time legislative assistants during the 85th Legislative Session. Each participant is assigned to
the office of a State Senator or the Lieutenant Governor to perform a variety of legislative tasks. Complementing the work experience,
they will meet with local and state leaders for weekly sessions to discuss leadership development and public policies that shape the state.
Scholars and Fellows will receive a monthly stipend to compensate for worked performed and to assist with living expenses.

 

LEGISLATIVE TASKS AND DUTIES

• Draft legislative research summaries, bill analyses, floor statements, articles and press releases.
• Prepare member floor packets.
• Track bills.
• Attend legislative meetings.
• Conduct meetings with lobbyists and advocacy groups.
• Perform policy research.
• Monitor committee hearings.
• Manage constituent relations.
• Handle inter-office communications.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Scholar: An undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited educational institution with at least 60 semester hours completed.
• Recent graduates are eligible to apply.
• All applicants must:
– Be at least 21 years old by January 10, 2017.
– Possess high academic achievement.
– Demonstrate an interest in government and public policy through active participation in community service activities.
– Possess exceptional writing, comprehension and analytical skills.
– Display leadership qualities and potential for further growth.
– Be prepared to provide legal proof of eligibility for employment.
– Demonstrate cooperative abilities in a past project or accomplishment.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

All participants must:

• Understand that all program participants are considered full-time staff within their assigned offices.
• Though responsibilities may vary from office to office, all program participants should expect to work beyond a typical
40-hour workweek.
• Attend orientation and weekly meetings held at 7:00 a.m.
• Attend scheduled weekend events and workshops.
• Participate and prioritize all SHRC sponsored activities.
• Collectively develop and implement a group community service project.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Sarah Saenz, Executive Director
Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars & Fellows Program
(512) 499-8606
sarah@tshrc.org
SUBMIT APPLICATION PACKET TO:
Mail: Senate Hispanic Research Council
815A Brazos, #147
Austin, Texas 78701

Completed applications must be postmarked by November 11, 2017 at 5pm CST.
Late applications will not be considered.

SHRC 2017 Scholars Scholars Application