Immigration Policy Intern

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
Expiration Date: 
Tuesday, December 1, 2020