Policy Advocacy Internship

Center for Employment Opportunities

6h•$18 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advocacy Fellow will assist CEO’s Investment and Powerbuilding teams who operate an advocacy leadership program known as CEO’s Advocacy Leadership Committee (ALC). The ideal candidate will draw learnings from their own experience as an ALC member and assist in developing the next cohort of organizers-in-training. In addition, Advocacy Fellows receive access to unique opportunities that will prepare them to become effective advocates for change at all levels of government. Advocacy Fellows participate in CEO’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) which provides structured professional development, a cohort of motivated peers in reentry, and professional mentorship, and work towards obtaining a Certificate in Social Justice for Community Organizing, offered through the University of Michigan Online. Fellowships last approximately 6 months. In special circumstances, duration may be extended. Fellows will work in a hybrid environment - most team work will be conducted remotely, but fellows should expect to commute and work from their local CEO office, at least 2 days per week.

Requirements

You are looking for short-term, meaningful experience that will take you to the next step in your career
You are a natural leader.
You know how to raise your hand and show up for others when you see a clear need.
You have a strong desire to change the status quo.
You are optimistic and passionate about criminal legal reform despite the long road ahead.
You are a “credible messenger” whose lived experiences in the legal system help you build rapport with our members by showing a sense of authenticity and humility.
You have a growth mindset. You can approach unknowns with a willingness to try - you are not afraid to make mistakes and know how to dust yourself off and try again.

Nice To Haves

Bonus points if you have experience in community organizing!

Responsibilities

Facilitation of Organizing Workshops:
Convene, facilitate, moderate, and instruct the training sessions for each cohort of CEO’s anchor organizing training program, known as Advocacy Leadership Committee (ALC)
Assist with planning and coordination of ALC cohorts in assigned locations, helping to recruit members and prepare them for the learning opportunity
Assist with preparing and distributing materials to new ALC members in your local CEO office and remotely
Support experience and knowledge sharing by recognizing ALC members as experts and champions of change
Document engagement activities in writing using Salesforce, Google Sheets or other means as directed by the supervisor
Advocacy Work:
Become knowledgeable on CEO’s policy agenda and campaigns
Support CEO’s policy agenda by representing the organization in external coalitions or campaigns CEO with external groups, ALC members, and elected officials in partnership with CEO Leadership
Conduct trainings on CEO campaigns to raise awareness remotely and in-person
Contribute to campaign goals by elevating your voice in story form through blogs, interviews, testimony or other means
Engage with our local partners - attending meetings, reading newsletters and joining their organizations as members, if needed
Be proactive in your local advocacy community, taking note of the important work of local groups and identifying opportunities for CEO collaboration
Additionally:
Develop the ability to speak from your own experience and perspective with confidence
Create a positive culture for our members, encourage connectivity and always demonstrate respect and compassion
Ask questions. Share your opinions. Support your colleagues. Seek to learn and improve, daily