Internship Available

NARAL Pro-Choice Washington – Reproductive Freedom Fellow

NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is seeking a reproductive freedom fellow with a commitment to reproductive rights and justice. They will assist with our electoral work in the 2015 campaign cycle, in consumer advocacy projects and other organizational programs.

About NARAL Pro-Choice Washington:

NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is a fast-paced advocacy organization whose mission is to develop and sustain a constituency that uses the political process to guarantee every woman the right to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices, including preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion. We work closely with policymakers, advocates, and our always expanding base of members.

Responsibilities:

• Consumer Advocacy and Research:
  • Research and compile background materials to support our emergency contraception access project and other consumer advocacy projects
  • Follow news sources to find content for social media
  • Draft content for NARAL Blog
  • Working with senior staff to fulfill research needs and goals, including assisting in rapid response efforts and for other duties as assigned

• Organizing Work:
  • Assist with volunteer recruitment for phone banks, doorbelling and other election related activities
  • Assist and prepare materials for phone banks, bird-dogging, and other election related activities
  • Help publicize election related volunteer activities through flyers, community calendars, social media and ally organizations
  • Attend community events and talk to supporters about NARAL’s work
  • Assist in maintaining an up to date volunteer and member database
  • Plan and recruit supporters for annual Feminist Training for Power organizing training held at the UW

Candidates should possess strong oral and written communication skills, solid organizational skills and attention to detail, and sound political instincts. Some technical savvy and comfort talking to people on the phone is needed. Fellows receive regular opportunities for training and informational interviews with staff and community leaders.

We are looking for individuals who can commit to at least 15 hours per week in September-December (start and end dates are negotiable). The schedule can be flexible, including evenings and weekends. Some applicants may be able to work primarily from the University of Washington campus.

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship with a $100 per month stipend to offset travel costs. We will work to secure credit for college credit if applicable.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Eileen Pollet at eileenpollet@prochoicewashington.org

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