Job Title: Advocacy Intern

Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota

Time Commitment: 20 hours per week, January - May 2025

About the Internship:

This exciting internship offers a unique opportunity for a Boys & Girls Clubs alumnus to gain firsthand experience in the legislative advocacy process and organizational operations. The Advocacy Intern will play a key role in advancing the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs at the state level and provide critical support to the organization's advocacy for state funding.

Responsibilities:

• Legislative Advocacy:
  • Assist with writing legislative testimony, fact sheets, and other advocacy materials.
  • Attend legislative hearings and meetings at the Minnesota State Capitol.
  • Speak on behalf of the Boys & Girls Clubs about their work with youth, and your own experience at the Club.
• Meeting Support:
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings with legislators, their staff, and other stakeholders.
  • Take notes and provide summaries of meetings.
  • Track state advocacy from Clubs, board members and youth
• Club Engagement:
  • Facilitate visits with legislators to local Boys & Girls Clubs.
  • Help organize and execute advocacy events.
• Youth of the Year Support:
  • Assist with the planning and execution of the statewide Youth of the Year event.
• Board and Committee Support:
  • Assist with scheduling and logistics for board and committee meetings.
  • Prepare meeting materials and take minutes.
• Administrative Support:
  • Provide general administrative support to the advocacy team as needed.

Qualifications:

• Boys & Girls Clubs Alumnus: Must have participated in Boys & Girls Clubs programs.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Current college student preferred.
• Availability: Ability to work 20 hours per week, including daytime and/or evening meetings in the Twin Cities (St. Paul and Minneapolis). Reliable transportation is necessary.
• Skills:
  • Ability to express yourself in writing and verbally in front of a group
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Passion for advocating on behalf of youth

Compensation:

This is an hourly, paid internship.