Now Hiring: Women and Public Policy Intern

Women and Public Policy Intern
Washington, DC Office

The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), established in 1991, is a nonpartisan coalition that brings together more than 40 national and regional Hispanic organizations, elected officials, and prominent Hispanic Americans to raise public awareness around the major policy issues affecting Latino communities. NHLA’s mission calls for unity among Latinos in the U.S. to provide Hispanic communities with greater visibility and a clearer, stronger influence in our country’s affairs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic intern in our Washington, DC office to support the coalition’s leadership and policy work, and assist with the NHLA’s LatinasRepresent Initiative, which aims to increase Latina participation and representation in public service and leadership opportunities, and other NHLA activities.

Qualifications:
An interest in public policy, gender equality, current events, and issues affecting Latino communities in the United States. Strong organizational and communication skills. Bilingual capabilities are helpful. Must be social media savvy and willing to work as part of a small team under tight deadlines and shifting priorities. Must also be a strong writer and researcher and proficient with Office and Google Suites.

Job Duties:
Research, edit and draft blogs for website; track news relevant to Latinas and issues affecting Latinas in the U.S.; assist with social media related stories and events; conduct interviews; assist in the building of media toolkits; draft press releases; draft social media visuals and posts; attend meetings; assist with the coordination of events; provide administrative support to the Latinas Represent program manager.

Duration:
Winter: 1 quarter/semester, 10-15 hours per week

Compensation:
Unpaid. Interested applicants should apply for fellowship or work study funds through their school.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, and a 3 to 5 page writing sample by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please include your name and “NHLA Winter 2020 Internship” in the subject line.
Example: Your Name – NHLA Winter 2020 Internship

Attached documents should be in .doc, .docx or .pdf format.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline:
Intern applicants must submit their material no later than December 20, 2019. Internship will be filled on a rolling basis. Early applicants will receive first consideration. A limited number of positions are available.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
For more information visit: https://nationalhispanicleadership.org/ & https://latinasrepresent.org/about/