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Jobs & Internships
Become part of the NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon team by working for choice. There are paid and unpaid internships available at NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon. Click on a link below to find out more. |
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| Administrative Assistant Internship |
Administrative Assistant Internship Reports to: Development Director Available: ongoing Hours: 5-10 hours per week, flexible schedule M-F 9am – 5pm. Compensation: This position is unpaid. NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon will help secure academic credit if applicable. Apply: All ages, genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply. Please email a resume and cover letter to Laura Taylor. Summary The Administrative Assistant Intern will be responsible for efficient maintenance of the NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon office space, database management, and other clerical work. This position will give the intern hands-on experience with the daily business of a small non-profit organization.
Contact Laura Taylor for more information.
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| Campus Organizer: Lane Community College |
Campus Organizer: Lane Community College Available: 2009-2010 School Year Reports to: Volunteer and Field Coordinator Hours: The Organizer is asked to dedicate an average of 5 hours a week to the position and to document daily activities Compensation: The Organizer will receive an expense stipend of $200 a month to cover such expenses as transportation, copying, food etc. NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon Foundation will work with your school to ensure academic credit where applicable. Apply: Positions are open until filled. Please submit applications as soon as possible to Gwende Silver, Gwende@prochoiceoregon.org Summary NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon is looking for a responsible, dedicated, resolutely pro-choice student to fill the position of NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon Campus Organizer. Campus Organizers are essential in educating their fellow students about the importance of reproductive rights issues. Internships with NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon Foundation are an excellent way to build your resume while gaining valuable experience with a non-profit advocacy organization
Primary Responsibilities: - Work with Field Organizer to develop and implement a seven-month grassroots organizing plan and establish goals relating to that plan that will include: measurable outcomes, appropriate data tracking, volunteer recruitment and retention, trainings for activists and volunteer leadership development.
- Mobilize students and plan for and implement campus-based events including;
- January 2010 Special election
- Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision (January);
- National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers (March)
- House Parties/Choice Celebrations (at least one per term)
- Conduct educational outreach activities about relevant choice issues on campus including, but not limited to, tabling events, job/volunteer fairs, campus rallies, etc.;
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies for NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon’s Choice Action Network (CAN);
- Work with students, faculty, staff, and appropriate student and community groups to generate interest in choice issues and to establish a NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon presence on campus through the creation of a Campus Choice Action Team;
- Report data collected from organizing work on campus to the Field Director through regularly scheduled phone calls, as well as through email and fax;
- Find a replacement Organizer at the end of the internship;
- Perform other duties as they arise.
Qualifications: - Minimum 6 months effective grassroots organizing experience or campus activism experience;
- Knowledge of and strong commitment to pro-choice and reproductive rights issues and NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon’s mission and goals;
- Knowledge and understanding of campus life, active student organizations, and university policies regarding campus organizing or activism;
- Excellent academic record and some flexibility in work/school schedule;
- Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously;
- Ability to produce concrete results with off-site supervision;
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
- Ability to provide own local transportation is a plus.
Contact Gwende Silver for more information.
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| Development Intern |
Development Intern Reports to: Development Director Available: Fall 2009 Hours: Minimum of 10 hours per week, flexible schedule M-F 9am – 5pm. Compensation: This position is unpaid. NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon will help secure academic credit if applicable. Apply: All ages, genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply. Please email a resume and cover letter to Jill McGraw. Summary
Contact Jill McGraw for more information.
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| Media and Communications Intern |
Available: Fall 2009 Reports to: Deputy Director Hours: 8-10 hours per week, flexible schedule M-F Compensation: This position is unpaid. NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon will help secure academic credit if applicable. Summary: Maintaining communication with the media, lawmakers, and the public at large are all equally important components of our strategy to protect choice. The Media and Communications Intern will assist with the implementation of the NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon’s communications strategy while gaining valuable experience in media relations, online strategies, new technologies, and materials development. Benefits: - In-depth experience in communications and public relations
- Inclusion in weekly staff meetings, field campaign activities, and everyday workplace fun
- Opportunities to engage with other departments, including Political, Organizing, and Development
- Hands-on experience in progressive non-profit sector
Primary Responsibilities: - Maintaining current Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter pages.
- Updating NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon website and Assisting with Email communications.
- Outreach to blogs and press about NARAL events, releases, etc.
- General support to press operations including organizing press clippings (or electronic links) for distribution both internally and externally.
- Drafting content for NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon publications, including biannual newsletter and insider updates.
- Administrative duties.
- Assisting with Marketing projects.
Qualifications: - Strong personal commitment to NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon’s mission.
- Exceptional writing, research and computer skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Positive work ethic and willingness to work with staff and volunteers.
- Communications or related academic experience a plus.
Apply: All ages, genders, and ethnicities are encouraged to apply. Please email a resume and cover letter to Gwende Silver at Gwende@prochoiceoregon.org
Contact Gwende Silver for more information.
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| Organizing and Outreach Coordinator Intern |
Available: Ongoing Reports to: Field Organizer
Hours: 8-12 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends
Compensation: This position is unpaid. NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon will help secure academic credit if applicable. Apply: All ages, genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply. Please email a cover letter and resume to Laura Taylor.
Summary:
The Organizing & Outreach Coordinator works closely with the Field Organizer to plan and implement the field operations of NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon. Chose your own project emphasis! This includes research and support in event planning, community outreach, volunteer training, and activist mobilization in targeted areas. Benefits:
• In depth experience in non-profit inner workings.
• Plan, implement, and attend exciting events.
• Inclusion in weekly staff meetings, field campaign activities, and everyday workplace fun
• Opportunities to engage with other departments, including Politics and Communications, and Development
• Real life experience in the progressive non-profit sector Primary Responsibilities:
• On the ground visibility work for the programs of NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon.
• Assist in the communications with coalition partners.
• Student and campus outreach.
• Volunteer and activist training. Qualifications:
• Strong personal commitment to a woman’s right to choose
• Previous outreach or organizing experience a plus
• Experience working with a non-profit or women’s organization highly desirable
• Intermediate database skills desired
• Outgoing personality and willingness to work with volunteer Project Emphasis: • Roe V Wade Event • Community Forums • House Parties • Leadership Trainings • Activist Nights • Tabling/Event Outreach • Cycling for Choice
Contact Laura Taylor for more information.
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| Youth Programs Coordinator Intern |
Youth Programs Coordinator Intern Term: Position opens August 2009 Goal: to develop a teen activist program that will support the goals and mission of NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon, create opportunities for teen involvement, and develop skills for effective and sustained pro-choice activism. Specific Duties: - Create and follow-through with effective teen activist program outreach and recruitment
- Hold two hour weekly meetings at the NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon Office with a clear and focused agenda
- The meetings will be two parts:
-education & leadership development and; -activism & planning a project Hourly Commitment: 12-20 hours/week We are happy to work out details for college community service credits if applicable! Please send your resume with cover letter to Gwende Silver at Gwende@prochoiceoregon.org, or at 503-223-4510, ext.18, and feel free to contact Gwende if you have any questions about the position!
Contact Gwende Silver for more information.
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