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Advocacy Intern
ORGANIZATION: Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota
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3 people are interested
The Advocacy Intern is responsible for helping Goodwill-Easter Seals shape public policy that affects individuals with barriers to employment and self-sufficiency. The Advocacy Intern assists with strategic organizing, monitoring legislation and coordinating grassroots advocacy activity during the 2017 State of Minnesota Legislative Session (January - May). Specific duties may include: attending committee hearings, writing policy briefs, creating issue updates, coordinating advocacy and outreach efforts, and assisting in the area of self-advocacy by supporting program participant attendance and logistics for three "days on the hill".
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About Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota
Location:
553 Fairview Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55104, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
Description
Serving Minnesota for nearly 100 years as a leader in workforce development, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota provides education, job training and placement services to eliminate barriers to work and independence. Revenue from 45+ retail stores, along with other contributions, supports programs throughout MN. Our "donate-shop-reuse-educate-employ" model diverts over 50M pounds from landfills annually and brings us one step closer to a world where everyone experiences the power of work.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
553 Fairview Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55104
DATE POSTED
February 3, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- General Education
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 15 hours per week
- Graduate or Under Graduate College student pursing degree