Organizing & Policy Fellow - A Way Home America

TSNE

3d • $21 • Remote

About The Position

A Way Home America (AWHA) (awayhomeamerica.org) is a national organization that transforms systems through public policy to end homelessness for Black, Indigenous, youth of color, and LGBTQIA+ youth on a path to housing justice for all. Our work is driven by the following values. We work with policymakers and legislators, seeking policy and administrative/regulatory changes that historically marginalized youth and young adults.
A Way Home America is a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE (tsne.org).

Requirements

• Lived experience in youth-serving systems, optional, and/or a minimum of 2 years organizing experience or, students pursuing secondary education in public policy, research, or related fields are encouraged to apply;
• Comfort in communicating with high-level legislative and executive branch policy-makers and staff;
• Outstanding organizing, research, writing, and analysis skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills, as well as excellent judgment in developing and implementing priorities/goals;
• Exceptional writing and grammatical skills;
• Diligent work ethic and personal drive while working independently;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite;
• Willingness and ability to travel to in-person needs as needed;
• Has a demonstrated commitment to youth collaboration, LGBTQIA+ and racial equity, and ending youth homelessness;
• Effective and productive in a remote work environment;
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office software and Google Suite;
• Experience in building relationships with diverse populations;
• Align with A Way Home America’s core values: Recognize and Center Intersectionality Name and Challenge White Supremacy Engage in Principled Struggle Practice Targeted Universalism Generate Transformative Visions Toward Liberation Create a Culture of Accountability Shift Power to Youth and Young Adults
• Open to understanding and valuing young people;
• Passionate about the mission to end youth homelessness and impact change in existing systems;
• Able to give and receive feedback with love, rigor, and respect, honoring individual differences and promoting a healthy life/work balance;
• Has integrity and accountability;
• Holds all accountable for anti-black racism and colorism, and
• Will be adaptable to the workload and self-sufficient.
• Valid driver’s license or ID;
• Successful background check;
• Ability to travel for events and meetings;
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends;
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work;
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience in homelessness, child welfare, juvenile justice, a plus
• Bi-lingual ability, a plus (Spanish preferred)

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the AWHA’s Organizing and Policy Director, Youth Policy Team, and Policy Analyst the fellow will support the implementation of the New Deal: Transforming the Way Home project that expands partnering with and convening movement leaders to collaborate and build a coordinated strategy to progress efforts to prevent and end youth homelessness.
• Identifying, managing, and sharing state and local policies connected to the New Deal with communities and driving consistent AWHA advocacy across AWHA’s New Deal to End Youth Homelessness;
• Engage in research, writing, and other activities to provide analysis and critical thinking on developments contributing to the New Deal: Transforming the Way Home;
• Assist the AWHA’s Organizing and Policy Director in staffing and facilitating the AWHA State and Local Policy Crew, preparing materials and meeting follow-up. The fellow will also staff any meetings related to their agreed-upon state or municipality, and
• Support AWHA’s state and local engagement, ensuring meaningful opportunities for youth collaboration and strategy input.
• Attend, engage, and support AWHA’s New Deal Days on Capitol Hill and any other AWH in-person or virtual events and provide assistance with assigned tasks; This will also include attending the preparation days and the event day(s).
• Serve as a resource to organizations and others on issues, activities, and developments that align with the New Deal to end youth homelessness comprehensive proposal;
• Speak and present on behalf of AWHA’s collective effort at conferences, events, and other forums;
• Seek out, support, and manage relationships with key community stakeholders to understand the unique youth homelessness landscape across the country.
• Assist the AWHA’s Organizing and Policy Director with daily operations related to the New Deal: Transforming the Way Home;
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday, and ability to accrue up to 487.5 hours of health leave time for benefited staff.
• 80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans;
• Low-cost Harvard Pilgrim/Point32Health Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed