Advocacy Intern
Are you interested in making walking, biking and public transit better in Chicago? Would you like to learn how to organize for social change? Active Transportation Alliance is seeking a part-time advocacy intern that is interested in a career in non-profit advocacy, campaigns or marketing for non-profits.
Advocacy campaign interns will learn about the fundamentals of developing and executing issue advocacy campaigns including grassroots organizing, community mobilization, strategic communications, and database management.
Tasks may include drafting content such as promotional materials, blog posts, news releases and website copy; helping develop and implement social media strategies; assisting with outreach to new and existing supporters; and planning events.
Following is a list of campaigns the intern may be involved with:
Bikeways for All Campaign
Help us mobilize thousands of people across Chicagoland in support of a regional network of safe and accessible protected bikeways and off-street trails. Suburban Program
Work on an exciting new effort to train suburban leaders interested in advocating for active transportation policies in their community. Help to establish the program and recruit leaders.
Vision Zero
Support our campaign to make Chicago’s streets safer for everyone. Vision Zero is an international traffic safety movement guided by the principle that no loss of life on our streets is acceptable.
Transit Coalition
Play a role in growing the Chicagoland Transit Coalition. The coalition advocates for improved and expanded public transit that increases job access, saves money for working families and strengthens the regional economy.
People with a strong interest in walking, biking or public transportation are encouraged to apply. Experience with common office software, such as the MS Office suite, is desired.
Expected Start/End Date: January 2017 – April 2017 (flexible – interns are asked to stay for at least 3 months)
Hours/Week: 15-20
Interns will receive a $400 stipend for their service.
Active Trans is a nonprofit advocacy organization that works to improve conditions for bicycling, walking and transit and engage people in healthy and active ways to get around. Our office is located in the heart of the near-north district of Chicago.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Jackie@activetrans.org and include “Advocacy Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls or pop-in visits please.