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Health Care/Immigration Policy Intern
Offered By
Children's Defense Fund-Texas
Job Location
Austin
Salary
Paid
If "Paid", provide rate
$450 stipend
Job Description
The internship is based in Austin 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. Policy areas vary, but generally focus on healthcare and immigration. Primary Responsibilities:  Research policy to create briefs and training material  Conduct research on public policy, media trends and other subjects as needed  Assist in the development and execution of special projects  Perform other division, department, and organization-wide special projects as needed and assigned  Assist in maintaining CDF social media platforms 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
Application Instructions
To apply, candidates should email a resume and a one-page cover letter to: Cheasty Anderson (canderson@childrensdefense.org) and type POLICY INTERN in the subject line.
Contact Information
Contact: Dr. Cheasty Anderson, Senior Policy Associate Email: canderson@childrensdefense.org
Type of Internship
Non-Profit
Comments
Applications will be accepted and applicants interviewed on a rolling basis.
Posted By
Cheasty Anderson - Senior Policy Associate
Post Date
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Expiration Date
Monday, April 15, 2019
Link
https://cdftexas.org/internships-at-cdf-texas/