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Fall '21 Internships ( Multiple Positions) - Made to Save Initiative

Civic Nation is seeking interns for a new public education and grassroots mobilization effort, Made to Save, which seeks to build trust in and increase access to the COVID-19 vaccines to combat the pandemic. The effort will serve as a centralized hub to coordinate and disseminate messages and effective strategies through a broad coalition of trusted partners. 
Reporting to the department’s lead, interns will be primarily responsible for supporting the work and day-to-day operations of the selected department team. The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about equity in our healthcare system and should be proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in a rapidly changing environment. 

Up to two interns will be hired for each of the following departments: 
  • Training - Creates and implements a wide range of training programs for staff, the public, and our partners.
  • Communications - Establishes the organization’s key messaging guidelines, builds our brand strategy, writes and contributes content to promote the organization’s efforts and acts as a liaison between the organization, the public, and the media.
  • Program - Leads our local grassroots organizing work, working directly with community-based organizations in our target communities. 
  • Partnerships - Implements and develops strategic relationships with national partners and organizations, including health professionals and government officials, all in service of supporting the work of our partners. 
  • Research & Impact - Conducts polling and research to help guide our efforts, while providing data support internally and to our partners. 
  • Digital - Uses digital tools, platforms, and content marketing to tell the story of our work online, while providing digital support to our partners.

This position is remote and concludes by December. Interns are expected to work 20-29 hours per week.

ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE TRUST CAMPAIGN 
Extensive research shows that half of Americans say they either will not or are unsure if they will get a COVID-19 vaccine, with particularly high rates of uncertainty among the very communities hardest hit by the pandemic. Experts across the public health sector are calling for an unprecedented public outreach campaign to overcome this hesitancy. 
Recognizing this urgent need, we are launching the Made to Save campaign, a communications, outreach, and grassroots mobilization effort to build public trust in the COVID-19 vaccines through trusted messengers who can engage in dialogue and share clear, consistent information with the target audience. 
The program will serve as a centralized hub to coordinate and disseminate messages and effective strategies through a broad coalition of trusted partners. We’ll work with partner organizations to reach local leaders who will serve as medical experts, and work to expand our network of validators through grassroots programs that encourage community-based institutions to share information with their communities.

ABOUT CIVIC NATION
Civic Nation is a home for changemakers who inspire, educate, and activate people around the issues that will define this generation. We empower people to take on the biggest challenges of our time — strengthening democracy; foster civic engagement, social justice and voter participation; addressing public health crises; fighting for gender equity; and more.
Civic Nation drives real, meaningful change by shifting culture, systems, and policy. We organize at every level and serve as a connector — of people and programs, of grassroots activists and leaders of industries and organizations, of ideas and the resources to make them reality. Our goal is to empower individuals, companies, institutions, and organizations to create a more inclusive, equitable America.

YOUR IMPACT 
  • Maintain calendars, prioritize and schedule meetings, calls, and appointments for the Department team.
  • Assist with administrative tasks for the department team, which includes: capturing meeting notes, preparing materials, and assisting with presentations.
  • Support the execution of other department-wide projects as requested or required.
  • Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the department.
  • Take part in vaccine outreach work through national or local programs.

YOUR EXPERIENCE
  • A track record of getting results in a fast-paced professional environment.
  • Experience in healthcare advocacy or working with communities of color preferred.
  • Previous organizing experience, volunteer or paid, preferred.

YOUR COMPETENCIES 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as Google Suit, including Google Calendar, Google docs, and Google Sheets.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A strong work ethic with calm and relaxed demeanor, even in stressful situations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational, management and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
  • Values community building, organizing, and relationships built on trust.
  • A strong ability to listen, understand, connect, earn trust of, and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Comfort in a rapidly changing environment and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities at any given time. 
  • A demonstrated understanding of the role that racial inequity plays in our society, in public health outcomes, and in progressive policies. 

COMPENSATION & EXPECTED HOURS
This is a part-time, three-month-long commitment commencing September 8, 2021, and ending December 10, 2021. Interns are expected to work up to 20-hours each week and will be compensated at the rate of $15.20 per hour.

TO APPLY 
Please go to civicnation.org/careers to submit a cover letter and resume, and indicate which department(s) you would be interested in working in. The cover letter, addressed to Mayela Morales, should be concise, compelling, and include what makes you the best fit for this role while detailing any experience relevant to the department you’ve chosen. Applications will be accepted until July 7, 2021. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to be an intern for Civic Nation.


At Civic Nation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.