Advocacy Intern

Habitat Charlotte Region • Charlotte, NC

2d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Advocacy Intern will help develop content for the website, advocacy newsletter, and blog communications while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit advocacy, policy research, and professional writing. This is an excellent opportunity for students or emerging professionals interested in public policy, communications, nonprofit advocacy, or community development.

Requirements

• Work toward a college bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Motivation to expand writing skills.
• Passion for research with a focus on affordable housing and homeownership issues and policies
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Use of Microsoft Office Suite and other programs
• Comfortable with researching topics related to advocacy issues, newsletter, and website copy.
• Willingness to develop public speaking skills as necessary for related advocacy work.
• Reports to work at scheduled times and maintains acceptable attendance records as outlined by Internship Agreement.
• Where assigned, facilitates open communication with team members, clients, and community partners.
• Attends and participates in meetings, team meetings, and community outreach programs as assigned.
• Comply with all HFH policies and procedures, including but not limited to, Personnel Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Inner office noise level varies and must be able to adjust to team conversations and meetings occurring at adjacent cubicles.
• Ability to work in an office environment as needed which requires ability to speak, hear, with the visual and manual dexterity to manage papers, reports, and typing.
• Must embody the capacity to maintain the following for several hours at a time: use of personal computer or similar technology, phone, sitting as required.
• Ability to communicate in person, over the phone, and/or via computer.

Responsibilities

• Research affordable housing, homeownership, and advocacy policy issues
• Assist in developing written content for the advocacy section of the website, newsletter, and marketing campaigns
• Support communication initiatives related to community advocacy and potential bond measures
• Attend city and county public meetings or events with the Advocacy team when needed
• Contribute to special projects supporting FY2025–2026 advocacy priorities
• Participate in department meetings, training, and professional development activities
• Provide additional support to team initiatives as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED