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To improve the lives of the children we serve over the long term, we connect their parents with the tools they need to achieve social and economic self-sufficiency.
We provide leadership in advocating for homeless children and their families through leveraging and sharing our expertise with others and advocating with policy makers and the public.
Internship Opportunity:
The Policy and Advocacy Intern will work closely with the Director of Policy & Advocacy and the Policy & Grassroots Advocacy Associate. The successful candidate will possess an interest in issues of early education, family homelessness, and access to services for children. We are happy to work with the successful candidate to coordinate course credit and will consider both part-time and full-time applicants.
Responsibilities will include:
- Researching and preparing briefing materials related to pending Federal and Massachusetts legislation, national advocacy efforts, and relevant media coverage.
- Attending local coalition meetings as a representative of Horizons for Homeless Children.
- Email, social media, and phone outreach to our grassroots network of 1,400 active volunteers.
- Participating in advocacy events at the State House.
- Researching state-specific policies related to early childhood education, housing, and support services.
- Assisting with various aspects of event planning and providing general office support as needed.
Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Demonstrated interest in advocacy, organizing, policy making, issues of access to education, economic mobility, homelessness, or related fields.
Anticipated start date for Spring Semester: 2/6/2012
Anticipated state date for Summer: 6/4/2012
Please send a brief cover letter and resume to the attention of Sarah Groh at sgroh@horizonsforhomelesschildren.org
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