Political Science Intern

Description

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency

Paid Internship Description

Agency/Company:  Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency                                                                                 

Department: Empowerment and Integration                             

Internship Job Title: Political Science Intern

Duration of Internship: Minimum 8 weeks

Location of Internship: 7310 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI (Wayne Metro Headquarters)

Internship Rate: $15/hr

Supervisor:  Chris Hicks

MISSION- In our pursuit to eliminate poverty, Wayne Metro empowers people and communities to be strong, healthy, and thriving.

VISION- We envision thriving communities where all people have hope and opportunities to realize their full potential.

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency consists of staff dedicated to serving others, which include professionalism, empathy, respect, excellent client service, maintaining confidentiality, punctuality with regular attendance.

We provide assistance to low to moderate income families to help address their most critical needs.  The agency has over 70 programs, including valuable educational, housing, and emergency services.

Internship Description:

• Responsible for assisting in the facilitation of local, state and regional advocacy efforts to strengthen marginalized communities and build the Community Action movement. The Political Science Intern will assist in local, state, and regional advocacy efforts to strengthen marginalized communities and advance the Community Action movement. This role offers hands-on experience in political advocacy, community engagement, and nonprofit work within a dynamic and mission-driven organization.

Interns Essential Functions:

• Advocacy for marginalized populationsAdvocate for marginalized populations and engage in community outreach efforts.
• Representing Wayne Metro at various business, political and community events
• Educating communities to empower individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key legislation
• Writing letters of support for key programs to political leaders, community organizations or potential donors
• Understanding non-profit work in varying political climates
• Assisting with fundraising efforts
• Organizing volunteers, lobby days and awareness campaigns

Qualified candidates:

• Actively obtaining a degree in Political Science
• Passionate about local community work and advocacy efforts
• Ability to develop and maintain effective processes by employing critical thinking to relate tasks as a way to maximize efficiency through to completion

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment with a usually quiet noise level. This is largely a sedentary role and the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, frequently use hands and to talk or hear.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) OR a combination of education and experience that is similarly equivalent.
• Pass Criminal Background check & Drug Screening

Minimum Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Above average attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
• Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies, procedures, and mission.

 Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/M/F/D/V

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) OR a combination of education and experience that is similarly equivalent.
• Pass Criminal Background check & Drug Screening

Minimum Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Above average attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
• Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies, procedures, and mission.

 Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/M/F/D/V

Salary : $15