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 pandemic] and provides general support for the CDF-TX Immigration Department. The intern works 20 hours/week, and provides substantive research, compiles reports, monitors immigration news and helps with the execution of advocacy-related activities, including story collection, public education, special event planning, newsletters, and social media work.
Application Instructions:
To apply, candidates should email a resume and a one-page cover letter to: Cheasty Anderson (canderson@childrensdefense.org) and type IMMIGRATION POLICY INTERN in the subject line.
Degree Status:
Current Student
Experience Required:
Preferred
Contact Information:
Contact: Dr. Cheasty Anderson, Director of Immigration Policy and Advocacy
Email: canderson@childrensdefense.org
Type of Internship:
Non-Profit
Comments:
Primary Responsibilities:
● Policy research, briefs and training material
● Compiles bi-monthly immigration newsletters
● Conducts research on immigration policy, media trends, and other subjects as needed ● Assists in the development and execution of special projects
● Perform other division, department, and organization-wide special projects as needed
Job Requirements:
● Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and ability to multi-task
● 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