Planned Parenthood Generation Action Internship

Planned Parenthood Generation Action is an internship program committed to building a robust network of young organizers across Connecticut and Rhode Island who take action on their college campuses and/or communities to mobilize advocates for reproductive freedom. The internship aims to arm interns with the tools needed to create concrete change through a range of local campaigns, trainings, and leadership opportunities; in addition to raising public awareness about reproductive health, rights, and justice.

It is an excellent opportunity to learn about grassroots organizing, community mobilization, campaign strategy, and various forms of advocacy while also acquiring communication, event planning, and leadership skills. Young people interested in reproductive health, rights, education, and its intersections with other civil issues such as racial justice, immigration, and LGBTQ+ rights — and those pursuing a career in politics, public policy, and/or community outreach are encouraged to apply.

Planned Parenthood is committed to amplifying the voices of the next generation in the reproductive freedom movement!

Overview

• This is a paid internship that requires a 9-month commitment (September-May), 8-10 hours per week. Interns can receive a stipend of $1200/yr (paid out in two installments), dependent upon fulfilling requirements. 

Who Can Apply

• Anyone between the ages of 18 and 24 living in CT or RI. Candidates not currently enrolled in college are also encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of Public Policy, Advocacy and Organizing staff to engage and grow supporters, assist in local, statewide, and nationwide organizational campaigns
• Research, plan, publicize, and prepare materials for virtual and in-person community advocacy events
• Build engagement on campus or community through activities including canvassing, tabling, phone banking, testimonial letter writing, health center advocacy program and story collection 
• Assist and learn how to organize volunteer programs including recruitment and coordination 
• Responsible for the collection, tracking and reporting of all activities submitted regularly and producing mid/final year report to tell story of progress
• Attend mandatory monthly trainings and check-ins with internship coordinators
  
  Qualifications 
• Passionate commitment to the mission, vision and values of PPSNE
• Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse groups of people
• Must come with, or be interested in cultivating, a strong intersectional justice lens, including (but not limited to); issues of racial, queer, immigration, and disability justice.
• Must demonstrate a curiosity around public policy and how it impacts and shapes the lives of our communities
• Must be comfortable with advocating for a wide range of reproductive justice issues and policies without judgment 
• Must be self-motivated and flexible in the approach to the work

Must be willing to work both independently and collaboratively