Internship - Government Relations

Overview

 

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of America named "One of the Best Nonprofits to Work for in 2017, 2018 and 2019" Indeed.com

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of America works hard every day to make a difference in the lives of youth in communities all over the world. Our Clubs serve 3.6 million boys and girls, with over 5,000 Clubs at locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands -- and on domestic and international U.S. military bases. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of young people by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and pride. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

 

SUMMARY

Reporting to the SR Director of Federal Government Relations, the Advocacy & Government Relations Intern will support the Federal Government Relations and Advocacy department including research, planning and execution of events and campaigns, and other core team responsibilities related to the organization and its mission.

 

Start Date: January 2024 - May 2024Department: Government RelationsWork Schedule: Part time/Approximately 20 hours a weekSalary Range: $17.00/hourLocation: This internship is on-site, office-based in Washington, DC (hybrid model: 3 days remote/2days in office). 

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understanding the inner workings of the DC nonprofit Government Relations and advocacy system How to execute and manage advocacy strategies How to build and manage meaningful relationships with key stakeholders to the benefit of the program and mission How to use essential advocacy tools and software How to meet challenges, overcome obstacles, and work in a dynamic team environment How to develop stewardship and communication skills

Responsibilities

Coordinate and track visits Members of Congress and state officials conduct and/or interact with Boys & Girls Clubs Research legislation and regulatory comments important to Boys & Girls Clubs at a national, state, and local level; Conduct web-based and other research as needed on BGCA legislative issues. Attend coalition meetings, Capitol Hill visits, and Congressional hearings on behalf of BGCA. Create and update critical biographical and background information on Members of Congress and stakeholders. Assist with planning and support of BGCA's Alumni Breakfast, Club at the Capitol, local leader fly-ins, and other Government Relations events as they become available. Compile weekly press clips comprised of advocacy-related articles in media outlets across the country as well as disseminating to members of the BGCA Government Relations team. Assist with production and editing of Government Relations & advocacy materials and internal documents. Support collection of relevant Club and youth stories related to BGCA priority issues Support drafting and execution of action alerts, social media, and other advocacy or communications strategies Prepare blogs for BGCA.org advocacy page around Club advocacy actions. Perform basic clerical tasks, including word processing, copying, mailing, filing, managing routine office business, and provide other program, administrative, and organization-wide support as needed/assigned. Perform other related/comparable duties as require and assigned

Qualifications

Currently enrolled at an undergraduate 2 or 4 year college/university or equivalent work experience Basic understanding and interest in advocacy, Government Relations, public policy & legislative procedure strongly encouraged but not required Interest in nonprofit and youth development Strong interest in project management in nonprofit environments

 

Professional Skills Strong computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, etc.). Strong verbal and written communications skills including proofreading, copy editing, writing, and oral communication skills An ability to manage time appropriately. Demonstrated professionalism and maturity and a tolerance for rapid pace and shifting assignments and priorities Flexibility, good judgement, attention to detail A demonstrated commitment and interest in the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of America An ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in BGCA's Intern Policy, Ethics Policy and elsewhere.

 

Personal QualificationsThe individual should also demonstrate BGCA's values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (ICARE) and integrate them into your work environment, model them in the way that you work, and uphold those same values in others.

 

A successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of reliability, independent work, and creativity and is self-motivated. work both independently and collaboratively as well as an eagerness to learn.

Employment Type: OTHER