Undergraduate Intern, Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives – Legislative Advocacy

Role Overview

• Reporting to the Advocacy Manager
• The Legislative Advocacy Intern position is a unique opportunity for aspiring community organizers and advocates to advance civil liberties and civil rights during the South Dakota legislative session
• The successful candidate is comfortable working within communities across the state and shares a voracious dedication to the values upheld by the work of the ACLU SD
• The Legislative Advocacy Intern will be instrumental in growing community-driven responses and increasing engagement with South Dakota’s legislative session
• Track the movement of priority legislation through the legislative process
• Conduct research to support the chapter’s legislative agenda
• Monitor committee hearings and floor sessions related to legislative session policy agenda
• Plan and lead community events to educate and mobilize citizen engagement
• Work with coalition partners and student groups to amplify messaging and engagement
• Participate in coalition meetings and phone calls
• Facilitate communication and meetings with stakeholders, legislators, and coalition partners

Requirements

• Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated undergraduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Demonstrated interest in advocacy, community organizing, and/or public policy
• Ability to prioritize work under tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Actively developing or currently possess a strong sense professionalism, including ability to retain confidential information and exercise discretion
• Ability to think creatively to create compelling outreach tactics
• Strong interpersonal skills including an ability to resolve conflicts in a manner that respect relationships with colleagues and community partners
• Public speaking experience preferred, but not required
• Volunteer management experience preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with the South Dakota legislative process
• Proficiency using diverse technology platforms, including but not limited to; Zoom, Microsoft Office, Outlook

Benefits

• A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work
• Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit