Youth Civic Engagement & Policy Leadership Intern
About The Position
The Happier Life Project is recruiting an Advanced Youth Civic Engagement & Policy Leadership Intern for its Elevate Youth California program. This paid, part-time internship is designed for college-level students or recent graduates interested in public health, public policy, social justice, or community leadership. The Youth Civic Engagement & Policy Leadership Intern is an advanced, youth-led leadership role within the Elevate Youth California program. This intern serves as the primary youth lead responsible for designing, developing, and leading civic engagement efforts, Youth Advisory Council (YAC) operations, and youth-driven policy, systems, and environmental (P.S.E.) change initiatives. Interns will lead youth civic engagement efforts, coordinate a Youth Advisory Council, and help develop youth-informed policy recommendations addressing substance use prevention and systems equity. This is a hands-on leadership role for students ready to apply academic learning to real-world systems change.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated interest in civic engagement, advocacy, or systems change
- Experience in youth leadership, student government, organizing, or community work
- Strong facilitation, communication, and peer leadership skills
- Ability to guide peers while collaborating with adult staff
- Commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and youth voice
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and facilitation of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), including agendas, structures, and youth engagement processes
- Develop and lead youth civic engagement strategies, including advocacy actions and systems-change initiatives
- Guide the creation of youth-informed policy priorities and recommendations
- Coordinate and lead listening sessions, youth forums, and civic engagement events from planning through execution
- Mentor and guide fellow interns in civic engagement, advocacy skills, and systems analysis
- Collaborate with staff and community partners to translate youth voice into actionable systems insights
- Support preparation of youth presentations, briefings, and public-facing advocacy materials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
