Voto Latino: Voto Latino Intern

LOCATION

SALARY

COMPANY

DEPARTMENT

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

CONTACT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

Voto Latino (VL) is seeking motivated individuals to join the organization as Interns. The intern role will work to support one of the following departments – Communications, Social Media, Partnerships & Advocacy, and Strategic Initiatives.

Terms & Deadlines:

• Spring:

• February – May

• Deadline to apply: Jan 15th

• Summer:

• May – August

• Deadline to apply: Apr 25th

• Fall:

• August – November

• Deadline to apply: Jul 26th

Department Descriptions:

• Communications

• Intern role will provide support in drafting/writing press releases memos and briefs

• Conduct research, track news trends and other communication related tasks

• Social Media

• Intern role will provide support across social media platforms for content creation

• Provide support for post and video editing

• Conduct research for content creation and fact checking

• Partnerships & Advocacy – (DC-based preferred for Summer interns)

• Intern role will work with Partnerships & Advocacy Associate to provide organizing support for VL On-Campus leaders nationwide

• Provide support to organize calls and meetings with partners

• Help create products for outreach to elected officials, policy memos, and newsletters for partners

• Strategic Initiatives – (DC Based preferred)

• Provide support for leadership development events and projects such as event logistics and planning and execution of events

Compensation:

The intern role will be compensated at $17.50 per hour for up to 29 hours per week. Start and end dates are flexible.

Location:

Hybrid: This opportunity is open to remote (within the US) and in-person candidates in the Washington, DC area. Please note certain departments require/give preference to candidates that are based in Washington, DC.

Requirements

• Be a strong self-starter and self-driven individual

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Experience meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work individually and in a team environment

• Experience with grassroots organizing a plus, but not a requirement

• A profound understanding of the Latino community and issues of social justice

• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours when needed

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Reports to:

Department Lead

To Apply:

Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please use “Voto Latino, Intern” in the subject line. Please include the department you are interested in within your cover letter.