Community Organizing Intern, Planned Parenthood, New York, NY

Community Organizing Intern

Posted on: May 15, 2013
Application deadline: May 23, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood of NYC

GOAL

• This internship will support our organizing and advocacy work, event planning, activist-led fundraising, and online and offline community building.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with community organizing, outreach, and relationship building
• Assist in planning, organizing, and leading activist events, including: visibility events, fundraising events, and educational forums
• Assist in coordinating our health center advocacy initiative
• Assist in recruiting and training new activists
• Assist in online organizing work
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong commitment to reproductive health, rights, and justice
• Interest in community organizing and outreach
• Enrolled in an institution of learning with courses leading to a degree, certificate or diploma
• Skilled at multi-tasking and prioritizing
• Strong logistics-coordination skills
• Excellent writing, research, and computer skills
• Experience in organizing experience a plus
• Available to start immediately

Hours: 15+ per week

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter with subject line "Public Affairs Internship (Community)" to Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer@PPNYC.org