Learn how to get everyone moving in the right direction during your time as VOYCE’s Grassroots Organizing and Policy Intern!
As a Grassroots Organizing and Policy Intern, you’ll develop a deep understanding of the issues surrounding VOYCE’s policy priorities and the systems involved and assist with the start-up of VOYCE’s new coalition, the Alliance for Quality Long-Term Care.
In this role, you’ll learn by doing as you :
- Develop new documents, policies, and other coalition needs.
- Attend coalition meetings and take meeting minutes.
- Assist with policy research.
- Manage the coalition’s shared drive and other documents.
- Facilitate meetings with potential new coalition members and complete initial engagement surveys.
- Participate in the statewide Advocacy Day at the capitol (March 2024)
- Assist with communications and messaging about the coalition, including the monthly newsletter.
- Participate in virtual and in-person outreach to community members, community partners, and stakeholders.
- Attend virtual and in-person training/education opportunities as available.
About the position:
- No experience required
- Foundation or concentration practicum
- Minimal travel required (Spring 2024 students: One required visit to Jefferson City in March)
- Travel/mileage reimbursement included
- Flexible hours with optional work-from-home days
Availability
- Positions Available: One per semester
- Semester Availability: Fall 2023, Spring 2024
Contact
Policy and Advocacy Director- Nicole Lynch, MSW
Phone: 636-699-2814
For more information about the issues you will work on, check out our Policy and Advocacy page.
Fill out our Practicum Student Application today!