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ORGANIZATION: National MS Society - Gateway Area Chapter
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Position Description:
The intern will support the advocacy efforts of the chapter through monitoring proposed legislation (spring semester), organizing and communicating with grassroots volunteers, conducting issue research, and helping to distill complicated legislative issues into simple language for a variety of audiences.
Responsibilites:
- Monitoring legislation proposed in the Missouri General Assembly and making note of bills that would impact people with MS (health care, long term care, disability rights). Following the progress of these bills and helping to execute an advocacy strategy around 4-8 bills (spring semester).
- Working with staff to strengthen the integrity and increase the engagement of the Chapter’s action alert (advocacy volunteer) list.
- Helping to plan, schedule and implement Legislative Action Day in Jefferson City for volunteers (spring semester).
- Assist with correspondence, statements of support, and other written materials,
- Assist in following up on federal advocacy issues as identified by Washington, DC office staff
Qualifications:
- Students with Political Science, Social Work or other related major with strong writing, verbal communication, computer and follow up skills are strongly encouraged to apply
- Prefer graduate student or undergraduate with related work experience
Time Commitment and Stipend:
14 to 16 hours a week during the regular business hours of Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm, with the exact days and times to be determined according to intern schedule. An education stipend is awarded to those who complete 100-600 hours per semester. (The average is $500/240 hours of service), this amount is applied directly toward tuition.
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About National MS Society - Gateway Area Chapter
Location:
10420 Old Olive Street Road, Suite 300, Creve Coeur, MO 63141, US
Mission Statement
The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now--to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't. Visit our website to learn more about our vision for volunteerism.
Description
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds more MS research, offers more services for people with MS, provides more professional education programs and advances more MS advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world. Through its home office and nationwide network of chapters, the National MS Society provides assistance to over a million people annually in its continuing mission to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.
Seeking volunteers to the MS cause is the very core of our business. Each year the Society organizes a series of community events that provide many opportunities for the enthusiastic volunteer. The Society offers four key fund-raising activities:
- Bike MS
- Walk MS
The Society also engages volunteers to help influence lawmakers at the federal, state and municipal levels toward legislation important to people living with MS. The Society is looking for passionate volunteers with expertise in areas such as:
- Marketing/Communications
- Public relations
- Corporate and donor development
- Medical, legal, administrative.
Please browse our listings to find a volunteer opportunity that fits you best. We would love to have your help! For more information, please do not hesitate to call our Volunteer Development Coordinator.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1867 Lackland Hill ParkwaySaint Louis, MO 63146
DATE POSTED
September 22, 2014
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 14-16 hours/week, Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
- Cover Letter and Resume