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 info@nationalhispanicleadership.org

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/

Women and Public Policy Intern

About

The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, a coalition of the nation's 40 preeminent national Latino organizations, was established in 1991 to advance and raise public awareness around the major policy issues affecting the Latino community and the nation as a whole.We are looking for an enthusiastic intern in our Washington, D.C. office to support the coalition’s leadership and policy work.

The NHLA Women and Public Policy intern will have the opportunity to learn about a wide-array of policy issues that impact Latinas in the United States. The individual will also have the chance to meet with professionals who employ multi-faceted strategies to advance the rights and interests of Latinas in the U.S. This internship will also provide an individual with the chance to sharpen his/her skills in data analysis, research, writing, event planning and meeting management.

Responsibilities

• Research, edit and, occasionally draft blogs for website
• Conduct research relevant to Latinas in politics and policy issues that impact Latinas
• Assist with social media related to stories, events and issues that impact Latinas
• Prepare talking points for meetings, media interviews and other venues
• Track news that is relevant to Latinas and issues that impact Latinas, including political leaders and political issues
• Assist with data collection and documentation efforts
• Help with follow-up with meeting and event participants
• Search for data, facts, statistics and information for articles and research projects
• Prepare summaries of news articles and other relevant information
• Assist with the coordination of events, including arranging mailings, preparing information packets and assisting with on-site logistics
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as maintaining contacts and files.
• Attend NHLA meetings and events, as time permits.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student majoring or concentrating in Law, Government, Political

    Science, Public Policy, Gender or Women’s Studies, or a related area of study

• Interest and track record in promoting gender equality and empowerment
  • Experience working in a professional environment
  • Solid writer, editor, and researcher
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and sound proofreader
  • Self-starter
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
  • Skilled at online research
  • Proficient with social media, including but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, Google+, blogs and websites

• Team player

Reports to NHLA Chair and NHLA’s Director of Gender Equity and Advocacy

Candidates are considered on a rolling basis. Interns are provided with a stipend and transportation benefits

To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to monica@nationalhispanicleadership.org with the subject line “NHLA Women and Public Policy Intern: Your Name”

Communications and Public Policy Intern

About:  The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, a coalition of the nation's 40 preeminent national Latino organizations, was established in 1991 to advance and raise public awareness around the major policy issues affecting the Latino community and the nation as a whole.We are looking for an enthusiastic intern in our Washington, D.C. office to support the coalition’s leadership and policy work.

The Public Policy and Communications Intern will have a unique opportunity to learn all the facets of advocacy and policy making to advance the interest of Latinos in the United States. NHLA is dedicated to providing each intern with a meaningful experience focused on professional development. This opportunity will allow individuals to hone their analytical and communication skills while having latitude to contribute ideas to the team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in policy, advocacy and research needs related to the coalition's priority campaigns on immigration, economic empowerment, education, voting rights and health care.
• Perform research and attend policy briefings, as time permits.
• Assist in managing communications/digital engagement, write content for external communications including press releases, blogs and newsletter articles.
• Update NHLA’s website and social media including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn by crafting new and relevant content.
• ​Carry out some administrative tasks supporting the coalition.
• Organize meetings, presentations, and events with national leaders or elected officials

Qualifications:

• The position is open to all current or recent college undergraduates and graduate students in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, or a related area of study.
• Passion for helping the Latino community and interest in emerging national policy issues.
• Be flexible, organized and able to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills, including written and verbal.
• Self-starter and able to use sound judgment.
• Familiarity with the latest social media platforms including but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+, blogs and websites.

Reports to:

• NHLA Chair and Director of Policy and Leadership Programs

Compensation/Benefits:

• Provided with a stipend and transportation benefits

How to Apply: Candidates are considered on a rolling basis.

Email Coverletter and Resume toteresa@nationalhispanicleadership.orgwith the subject line “NHLA Internship: Your Name.”

Information about the event location (L'Enfant Plaza) is available here: 

http://nahfe-closing-ceremony.eventbrite.com  

The NHLA and CHCI partnered to host a professional development event for Latinos interested in pursuing political appointments. The White House Presidential Personnel Office and current Latino political appointees joined us to explain the various opportunities available and share advice on how to be the best candidate for an appointment.

Our guest speakers serve in the following departments:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Department of Energy

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Department of Interior

U.S. Small Business Administration

Learn more about NHLA's Latino Appointments Program at LatinoAppointments.org.

 NHLA Member League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) hosts its 86th National Convention and Exposition. 

NHLA will be presenting a panel on Líderes Latin@s: Promoting Latinos and Latinas in Public Service during LULAC’s National Conference on Thursday, July 9^th in Salt Lake City.

The topic of the panel is to discuss Latino political appointments and the underrepresentation of Latinas in elected office. Monica Ramirez, NHLA Women and Public Policy Fellow, will moderate the panel consisting of: Teresa Acuña, Director of Policy and Leadership Programs at NHLA; Nadia Fajood, Senior Manager for Strategic Initiatives at Political Parity; and Representative Angela Romero of the Utah State Legislature.

The event will take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 9^th from 3:30pm to 4:45pm. 

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JUNE 29, 2015

NHLA APPLAUDS NBCUNIVERSAL’S DECISION TO FIRE DONALD TRUMP AFTER INCENDIARY IMMIGRANT COMMENTS
NBCU Will Terminate Relationship with Trump Following NHLA’s Recommendation

Washington, D.C. - The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of 39 of the nation's preeminent Latino advocacy organizations, released the following statement applauding NBCUniversal (NBCU) for responding to NHLA’s request to end its business relationship with the annual Miss USA and Miss Universe Pageants. These programs were part of a joint venture between NBCU and Donald Trump. As of today, NBCU will no longer air the pageants and has announced they are cutting off financial ties to Trump.

“Our community and its allies have made it unequivocally clear that calling Mexican immigrants incendiary and racist remarks is unacceptable. The country's 54 million Latinos are not going to tolerate hate speech from anyone, regardless of whether they are a reality television star or a presidential contender. We have put Donald Trump on notice. If he continues to spew poisonous hate speech about Mexican immigrants and by extension, the entire Latino community, there will be consequences,” said Hector Sanchez, Chair of NHLA and Executive Director of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement. “I thank NBCU and Univision networks for standing with Hispanic families and making it clear that they also believe in a diverse and inclusive nation free from hate speech. NHLA now looks to the Republican National Committee, Republican presidential contenders, and other Republican congressional and state leaders asking them to also stand with our community and publicly denounce Trump's hateful comments.”

Felix Sanchez Chairman and Co-founder, National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, stated, "Last week we confronted hate and the Confederate flag, hate and marriage equality, and today, we confronted hate and the defamation of 54 million U.S. Latinos. Latinos in social media created a groundswell of activism in response to Trump’s bigoted comments. When the media, elected officials, and presidential candidates of both parties failed to respond to Trump, the Latino community galvanized itself online to create their own strong and unequivocal voice."

"Bravo," applauded Alex Nogales, President and CEO, National Hispanic Media Coalition. "It is good to have media partners with a conscience who understand that doing business with people like Trump is not only unconscionable, but also harms relationships with the Latino community and other fair-minded non-Latinos."

Trump, a contender for the Republican presidential nomination, issued inflammatory comments regarding Mexican immigrants as part of his presidential bid announcement. NBCU’s announcements follow that of the entertainment division of Univision Communications, which announced last week that it would no longer air the Miss U.S.A. pageant and terminated its financial ties to Trump. The announcement from NBCU comes after numerous Latino leaders weighed in and more than 200,000 Americans signed a petition imploring the network to cut its ties with Trump.

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Established in 1991, the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) brings together Hispanic leaders to establish policy priorities that address, and raise public awareness of, the major issues affecting the Latino community and the nation as a whole. For more information, please visit www.nationalhispanicleadership.org and follow @NHLAgenda.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
| Teresa Acuña | teresa@nationalhispanicleadership.org | (202) 508-6917 |
| Brenda Arredondo | barredondo@rabengroup.com | (202) 587-4945 |

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CNN interview with Felix Sanchez. Chairman of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts calls out Donald Trump for his remarks against Mexican immigrants.

Catch the interview here.

Héctor Sánchez, de una farmacia de México hasta el liderazgo latino de EEUU

Washington, 10 jun (EFEUSA).- Cuando todavía no alcanzaba al mostrador de la pequeña farmacia de su padre, Héctor Sánchez descubrió el valor del trabajo y, ahora, recién reelegido presidente de la Asociación Nacional de Liderazgo Hispano (NHLA) promete hacer de las prioridades latinas un tema de importancia nacional.

El recién reelegido presidente de la Asociación Nacional de Liderazgo Hispano (NHLA), Héctor Sánchez, detalló a Efe cuales eran los principales objetivos de esta coalición de 39 organizaciones latinas con la vista puesta en las elecciones presidenciales de 2016. EFE

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Washington, 10 jun (EFEUSA).- Cuando todavía no alcanzaba al mostrador de la pequeña farmacia de su padre, Héctor Sánchez descubrió el valor del trabajo y, ahora, recién reelegido presidente de la Asociación Nacional de Liderazgo Hispano (NHLA) promete hacer de las prioridades latinas un tema de importancia nacional.

Nacido en Celaya (México), Sánchez se define como un inmigrante mexicano que representa a dos de las organizaciones más influyentes del país: el Consejo Laboral para el Avance del Trabajador Latinoamericano (LCLAA) y la NHLA, coalición de 39 grupos latinos para la que fue, este mes, reelegido como presidente por unanimidad.

En una entrevista con Efe, Sánchez destacó que su principal objetivo para estos dos próximos años al frente del NHLA es conseguir una representación justa de la comunidad latina en las mesas más importantes de poder, como el Congreso o el Gobierno federal.

Con la vista puesta en los cambios que puedan provocar las elecciones presidenciales de 2016, Sánchez advierte a los posibles candidatos republicanos y demócratas de la importancia del voto latino y del poder de su asociación, en la que se integran organizaciones muy activas en el registro y educación de votantes.

“El poder y el crecimiento de la comunidad latina en el país es clave. Es clave para la realidad de hoy y es clave para el futuro del país”, subrayó Sánchez, cuya organización publicará en tres semanas una guía para explicar cómo cada uno de los aspirantes a la Casa Blanca responde a las necesidades latinas.

Entre las prioridades de la agenda hispana, la inmigración es un tema central y, por ello, Sánchez aconsejó a los republicanos “alejarse del extremismo antiinmigrante, porque va a destruir a su partido y les va a impedir ganar cualquier elección presidencial”.

“Este país -ahondó- es adicto a la mano de obra barata y luego quiere expulsar a estos trabajadores cuando ya no les necesita. No se les respetan sus derechos laborales, civiles y humanos.

“Creo -prosiguió- que es un análisis muy hipócrita como nación no respetar y no conceder derechos a esta comunidad indocumentada cuando gran parte de la economía depende de ellos”.

Para conseguir cambios, la coalición de organizaciones latinas seguirá impulsando durante los próximos dos años campañas concretas sobre inmigración, educación, derechos civiles o salud y, además, se sumergirá en un análisis para definir qué poder quieren conseguir para la comunidad latina en el futuro.

“Ahora mismo nos encontramos mal representados en algunos esquemas centrales de poder. Queremos proponer una estrategia para 2050, de forma que si somos el 30% de la población, tengamos la misma proporción de senadores, congresistas o dirigentes de empresas”, detalló el presidente de NHLA.

El escenario de estas conversaciones a alto nivel sobre las prioridades de la comunidad latina será la Convención Nacional Demócrata y la Convención Nacional Republicana, donde los delegados de cada partido escogen a los candidatos para las elecciones y en donde la NHLA presentará su programa de prioridades.

Desde su despacho en Washington, donde cuelgan decenas de lemas por los derechos migratorios y laborales, Sánchez pone de relieve la identidad de Estados Unidos como “país de inmigrantes”, estructurado en torno al deseo de luchar por los sueños y vencer a las adversidades desde la unidad.

Con ese mismo espíritu, Sánchez decidió emigrar desde México a EEUU para estudiar Ciencias Políticas en la Universidad de El Paso (Texas), donde enfrentó grandes desafíos, como el idioma, y se preparó para las grandes batallas que vendrían en el ámbito personal y profesional.

“Me gustaría ver en el futuro -subraya- cómo esta gran unidad de 39 organizaciones crea un espacio de lucha, donde cualquier elemento que venga en contra de la comunidad latina, no solo se enfrenta a ciertas asociaciones, sino que se enfrenta a una coalición unida que dice ya basta”.

Héctor Sánchez, de una farmacia de México hasta el liderazgo latino de EEUU

- 21:30 - 10/06/2015

Washington, 10 jun (EFEUSA).- Cuando todavía no alcanzaba al mostrador de la pequeña farmacia de su padre, Héctor Sánchez descubrió el valor del trabajo y, ahora, recién reelegido presidente de la Asociación Nacional de Liderazgo Hispano (NHLA) promete hacer de las prioridades latinas un tema de importancia nacional.

Nacido en Celaya (México), Sánchez se define como un inmigrante mexicano que representa a dos de las organizaciones más influyentes del país: el Consejo Laboral para el Avance del Trabajador Latinoamericano (LCLAA) y la NHLA, coalición de 39 grupos latinos para la que fue, este mes, reelegido como presidente por unanimidad.

En una entrevista con Efe, Sánchez destacó que su principal objetivo para estos dos próximos años al frente del NHLA es conseguir una representación justa de la comunidad latina en las mesas más importantes de poder, como el Congreso o el Gobierno federal.

Con la vista puesta en los cambios que puedan provocar las elecciones presidenciales de 2016, Sánchez advierte a los posibles candidatos republicanos y demócratas de la importancia del voto latino y del poder de su asociación, en la que se integran organizaciones muy activas en el registro y educación de votantes.

"El poder y el crecimiento de la comunidad latina en el país es clave. Es clave para la realidad de hoy y es clave para el futuro del país", subrayó Sánchez, cuya organización publicará en tres semanas una guía para explicar cómo cada uno de los aspirantes a la Casa Blanca responde a las necesidades latinas.

Entre las prioridades de la agenda hispana, la inmigración es un tema central y, por ello, Sánchez aconsejó a los republicanos "alejarse del extremismo antiinmigrante, porque va a destruir a su partido y les va a impedir ganar cualquier elección presidencial".
"Este país -ahondó- es adicto a la mano de obra barata y luego quiere expulsar a estos trabajadores cuando ya no les necesita. No se les respetan sus derechos laborales, civiles y humanos.

"Creo -prosiguió- que es un análisis muy hipócrita como nación no respetar y no conceder derechos a esta comunidad indocumentada cuando gran parte de la economía depende de ellos".

Para conseguir cambios, la coalición de organizaciones latinas seguirá impulsando durante los próximos dos años campañas concretas sobre inmigración, educación, derechos civiles o salud y, además, se sumergirá en un análisis para definir qué poder quieren conseguir para la comunidad latina en el futuro.

"Ahora mismo nos encontramos mal representados en algunos esquemas centrales de poder. Queremos proponer una estrategia para 2050, de forma que si somos el 30% de la población, tengamos la misma proporción de senadores, congresistas o dirigentes de empresas", detalló el presidente de NHLA.

El escenario de estas conversaciones a alto nivel sobre las prioridades de la comunidad latina será la Convención Nacional Demócrata y la Convención Nacional Republicana, donde los delegados de cada partido escogen a los candidatos para las elecciones y en donde la NHLA presentará su programa de prioridades.

Desde su despacho en Washington, donde cuelgan decenas de lemas por los derechos migratorios y laborales, Sánchez pone de relieve la identidad de Estados Unidos como "país de inmigrantes", estructurado en torno al deseo de luchar por los sueños y vencer a las adversidades desde la unidad.

Con ese mismo espíritu, Sánchez decidió emigrar desde México a EEUU para estudiar Ciencias Políticas en la Universidad de El Paso (Texas), donde enfrentó grandes desafíos, como el idioma, y se preparó para las grandes batallas que vendrían en el ámbito personal y profesional.

"Me gustaría ver en el futuro -subraya- cómo esta gran unidad de 39 organizaciones crea un espacio de lucha, donde cualquier elemento que venga en contra de la comunidad latina, no solo se enfrenta a ciertas asociaciones, sino que se enfrenta a una coalición unida que dice ya basta".

Leer más: Héctor Sánchez, de una farmacia de México hasta el liderazgo latino de EEUU - eleconomistaamerica.com http://www.eleconomistaamerica.com/sociedad-eAm/noticias/6782848/06/15/Hector-Sanchez-de-una-farmacia-de-Mexico-hasta-el-liderazgo-latino-de-EEUU.html#Kku8LlouEDBf6wxB

Join NHLA in advocating to restore the Voting Rights Act!

June 25,2015 | Elmwood Park, Roanoke, VA | Pre-Program at Noon

RSVP here

Discussion | Network | Resume Drop

 -Promoting Latinas in Public Service, Reception, and Resume Drop-
Saturday, June 13, 2015 | Hilton Miami Airport Hotel 5101 Blue Lagoon Dr, Miami, FL
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT DISCUSSION | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
LATINAS IN LEADERSHIP DISCUSSION with Special Guest Mavel Ruiz |3 PM - 4:30 PM

-Evening Reception-
Saturday, June 13, 2015 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Miami Center for Architecture & Design 100 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, FL

-Feria de la Comunidad & Resume Drop-
Sunday, June 14, 2015 | 1 PM - 5 PM | Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus Chapman Auditorium 300 NE 3nd Avenue, Miami, FL

Join our discussion on how to increase civic participation and how our community can help inspire Latinas to pursue public service. Also, please stop by our feria de la comunidad to learn more about state and federal appointments and bring your resume to submit to NHLA's Latino Appointment Program. See attached invitation for more details.

Please RSVP here and help spread the word on social media.

41 por ciento de latinas no denuncia violencia doméstica por temor a deportación.

http://www.telemundo.com/noticias/2015/04/21/mujeres-hispanas-no-denuncian-violencia-domestica-por-temor-ser-deportadas-video

Las denuncias no hacen, en su mayoría, por temor a una posible deportación debido a su estatus migratorio.