Community Outreach Intern
Core
Support outreach efforts in low-turnout neighborhoods across New York City, focusing on engaging communities that speak languages other than English (LOTE) and delivering civic engagement curriculum.
Role type
Community Outreach Intern
Builds
Pathways for New Yorkers to gain trustworthy information and education around voting and democracy
Domain
Local government / Civic engagement / Voter registration
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Community organizing, Public speaking, Facilitation, Event execution, Stakeholder relationship building, Research and policy analysis, Data entry and database management, Creative strategy development
Preferred skills
Experience with NYC institutions (libraries, schools, criminal legal system), Interest in social justice and NYC politics, Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
Responsibilities
Travel independently to deliver civic engagement curriculum to priority audiences; Identify organizations serving priority communities; Research legislation and public policy relevant to priority communities; Support the development and delivery of outreach programming; Design and implement a capstone project tailored to a high-need neighborhood; Maintain team databases and document outreach efforts
Seniority
Intern