Offered By:
Children's Defense Fund Texas
Job Location:
Austin
Job Location (Other):
Remote during the COVID-19 pandemic
Salary:
Paid
If "Paid", provide rate:
$450 summer, $750 fall/spring semesters if funds available
Job Description:
The internship is based in Austin (remote during the COVID-19 pandemic) and provides
general support for the CDF-TX Policy Department. The intern works 20 hours/week, and provides
substantive research, compiles reports, monitors interim legislative committees and helps with the
execution of advocacy-related activities, including story collection, public education, legislator visits,
legislative briefings, special event planning, and social media work.
Application Instructions:
To apply, candidates should send a resume and a one-page cover letter to:
Cindy Ji (cji@childrensdefense.org) and type POLICY INTERN in the subject line.
Degree Status:
Current Student
Experience Required:
Preferred
Contact Information:
Contact: Cindy Ji, Health Policy Associate
Email: cji@childrensdefense.org
Type of Internship:
Non-Profit
Comments:
Primary Responsibilities:
Produce policy research, memos, and training material
Conduct research on state and federal healthcare policy, state lawmakers, media trends, and other subjects as needed
Coordinate meetings with state lawmakers and their staff
Collaborate with partners on coalition-wide activities
Assist in the development and execution of special projects, such as the #SickofitTX Campaign
Perform other division, department, and organization-wide projects as needed
Assist in maintaining CDF’s social media platforms
Job Requirements:
Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Strong organizational and execution skills
Attention to detail
Commitment to social advocacy and CDF’s mission to be a voice for all children
Ability to organize facts and present issues in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with CDF staff and external partners/contacts
Strong computer, Internet and research skills
Posted By:
Ana Ruiz, CDF-Texas Communications Associate
Post Date:
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Expiration Date:
Tuesday, December 1, 2020