New American Initiative - Racial Equity and Justice Education College Internship
New American Initiative -
Racial Equity and Justice Education College Internship
Senator Art Haywood
The New American Majority Pennsylvania (NAM-PA) internship provides learning opportunities in leadership skills, racial justice, cross-cultural exploration, and career exposure for students of color. The immersive experience is designed to lessen the tensions between youth of different racial and cultural identities, support the mental health concerns of marginalized youth and provide work experience opportunities in supportive and culturally diverse settings. Interns will work at one of three locations: Senator Art Haywood’s District Office, Esperanza, or the Jaisohn Center. The group will come together for trainings, trips, weekly/biweekly meetings, and other events.
The NAM interns working in Senator Art Haywood’s office will focus on the following:
- Shadow district office staff in constituent services.
- Support the planning of outreach events as well as attend events throughout the district with the support of Senate staff.
- Research policy and priority platforms of Senator Haywood and work alongside the Policy Director as needed.
- Work on legislative and community initiatives of the office with the Advocacy Team, such as economic dignity programming, ending campus racism, increasing the minimum wage, and more.
- Present on the work and outcomes of their internship at the conclusion of the program.
Requirements:
- College Student
- Have a laptop that can be brought to the internship site and be versed in Microsoft software applications, as well as Zoom.
- Ideal candidates will be motivated, have a teamwork orientation, are flexible, adaptable, compassionate, reliable, and responsible.
- Candidate must be able to get to and from district offices and travel throughout the district
- Be able to work between the hours of 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., with flexibility for some weekend hours, if needed, for community events.
Timeframe: This is a 6-week, fulltime internship beginning mid-late June.
Deadline: 3/30/25
How to apply: Complete interest form - New American Initiative - Racial Equity and Justice Education College Internship
Contact: Jordan.divito@pasenate.com or 215-242-8171