UNA-NCA is accepting applications for the role of Legislative Assistant for its Advocacy Team. This position is a 3-month, part-time, unpaid internship available to both current students (undergraduates and graduates) and recent graduates. The Legislative Assistant will have the opportunity to participate in Congressional meetings, advocacy trainings, professional development/networking sessions, and more exclusive opportunities to engage with UN leadership.
20-32 hours/week
The Legislative Assistant will work closely with the Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator Rafaela Demerath, the Co-Chair of the Advocacy Committee Danielle Dean, as well as the Vice Chair of Advocacy Gayatri Patel to develop innovative and engaging opportunities for advocacy.
Job Duties
Legislative:
- Tracking, reviewing, and potentially drafting of legislation that advances the United Nations' agenda and values of human rights and dignity
- Keeping up with state and local policies in order to keep membership up to date and inform legislative agenda
- Coordinating meetings with Congressional and municipal legislators
Communications:
- Managing and editing the Advocacy Pulse to provide the latest on legislative news and updates from the Advocacy Team
- Researching and writing for programs, one-pagers, and blog posts
- Planning and coordinating Coffee Chats with support from the Advocacy team
Advocacy:
- Preparing relevant talking points, issue briefs, and resource guides on key policies and issue areas
- Facilitating advocacy workshops and trainings on advocacy in order to support UNA-NCA’s legislative agenda
- Supporting advocacy campaigns that advance critical pieces of legislation in Congress and the DC Council
Skills and Experience
Required:
- Detail-oriented, well-organized, and ability to balance multiple priorities
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Problem solver and creative thinker
- Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team with minimal supervision
- Experience with, or willingness to learn, Microsoft Word, Excel, Slack, Google Drive, Mailchimp, and Google Calendar
Preferred:
- 1+ years’ experience in an office setting, handling day-to-day administrative tasks
- Background or strong interest in state and local government and policy
- Strong research, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills
- Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere
Position Benefits:
- UNA-NCA membership
- Access to regular career development workshops and UNA-NCA’s extensive professional network
- Opportunities to work closely with UNA-NCA staff, board members, and volunteers is unpaid.
