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Program & Public Policy Internship
ORGANIZATION: UNITED BLACK FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
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Location: Remote
Duration: 12-week training + 9-month apprenticeship
Commitment: 6-15 hours per week (Training) + Apprenticeship
About Us:
Our Program & Public Policy Internship empowers students to make a real impact in underrepresented communities through program development and public policy. By focusing on racial justice, gender equality, criminal justice reform, and housing equity, this internship offers hands-on experience in shaping policies that drive social change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with 501(c)(3) organizations, lobbying groups, and grassroots movements.
- Assist in policy formation, agenda-setting, and program development.
- Contribute to initiatives tackling mass incarceration, police brutality, and housing discrimination.
- Receive mentorship from leaders in public policy, community organizing, and social justice.
Program Overview:
- 12-Week Remote Training: Gain foundational knowledge in public policy and program management (3-6 hours per week).
- 9-Month Apprenticeship: Apply training in real-world settings, with guidance from experienced professionals.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong interest in public policy, social justice, or community development
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational, research, and project management abilities.
We encourage applicants who understand the value of lived experience, particularly from incarcerated or formerly incarcerated individuals, and are committed to promoting criminal justice reform and economic equity.
Apply now to build your career in public policy and social change!
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and application via Google Form with "Program & Public Policy Internship" in the subject line.
Join our team and help us create lasting change.
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About UNITED BLACK FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Location:
124 W. 6th Ave, Bristow, OK 74010, US
Mission Statement
Provide all races a quality education to change political structures and systems that perpetuate poverty and racism. Our programs and initiatives advance education not in the strict sense of "credentialism," rather education as it pertains to "Rebuilding the Community from within the Community" by empowering people to take action in the political transformation of our communities.
Description
The United Black Family Scholarship Foundation is a 501c3, nonprofit organization that operates in Oklahoma, California, and New York. Established in 2014, it is a student and volunteer ran organization that was founded by incarcerated activist and author Ivan Kilgore. Our Vision: We believe everyone has a right to education that empowers them with solutions to social and economic problems caused by poverty and racism.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Community,
Justice & Legal
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 21, 2025
SKILLS
- Program Management
- Fundraising
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- This position requires 15 hours a week. An ideal candidate has the capacity to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours a week.