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2 people are interested
Communications and Public Policy Intern
ORGANIZATION: The Arc Minnesota
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2 people are interested
The Arc Minnesota is seeking an individual who enjoys writing, social media and has an interest in Public Policy. Our small but mighty non-proifit advocates for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to ensure they are given every opportunity to live and thrive in the community of their choosing and be employed in fulfilling work. If you are interested in writing newsletters, updating social media accounts, and learning more about how our state government handles legislation, please submit your resume and writing sample to wendyg@arcmn.org.
This internship is perfect for students majoring in journalism, marketing, political science, or interested in social justice.
Being that we are a small non-profit, this is an unpaid internship however, we can guarantee that you will leave this internship with great experience while working in a friendly, low key office in St. Paul.
Desired experience include:
Strong writing skills
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail
Able to commit to summer/Fall or both (10-15 hours per week)
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About The Arc Minnesota
Location:
800 TRANSFER RD STE 7A, SAINT PAUL, MN 55114, US
Mission Statement
The mission of The Arc Minnesota is to protect the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to promote their inclusion and full participation in their communities throughout their lifetime.
Description
The Arc Minnesota is a statewide non-profit organization that supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout their lives. Individuals with disabilities have made significant strides in The Arc's 60 year history. However, many individuals continue to lack opportunities to live, work, learn, recreate, and participate in their local communities.
The Arc Minnesota has 12 regional chapters that provide direct support to individuals with disabilities and their families throughout Minnesota. The Arc creates and advances innovative ways of supporting individuals and families to increase opportunities for developing person-centered plans and navigational information and services that help to address their needs, recognize their strengths, and match their personal life goals.
The Arc offers public policy leadership at national, state, and local levels, provides individual advocacy protection, and provides services to increase opportunities for social inclusion and attaining self-deternined lives.
For example, The Arc Minnesota provides Housing Access Services to support people with disabilities in connecting to housing in therir community and moving to places of their own. The Arc partners with other organizations in Minnesota to advocate for improved quality in disability services. And The Arc is an emerging leader in the development of person-centered services so individuals and their families have a voice in directing their plans and choosing services and supports that are aligned to achieve them.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
800 Transfer Road, Suite 7ASaint Paul, MN 55114
DATE POSTED
May 10, 2017
SKILLS
- Event Design & Planning
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Social Media / Blogging
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 10-15 hours per week.