Texas Voter Protection Outreach Internship (paid)

January 16, 2020

Texas Voter Protection Outreach Internship (paid)

Texas Voter Protection Outreach Internship 

The Texas Civil Rights Project ("TCRP") seeks an Outreach Intern dedicated to advancing our 2020 Texas Voter Protection program. The Outreach Intern will work directly with our Outreach Fellow to help recruit, train, and deploy hundreds of volunteers dedicated to ensuring that every eligible Texan can cast a ballot that counts. This role will receive the first-hand experience, as they will be part of every facet of this campaign. 

The Outreach Intern will be based in TCRP's Austin office and will be managed by the Outreach Fellow. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and 2 writing samples to joshlevin@texascivilrightsproject.org. 

About the Texas Civil Rights Project 

We are Texas lawyers for Texas communities: using legal advocacy to empower Texas communities and create policy change. In our twenty-eight-year history, we have brought thousands of strategic lawsuits and campaigns, defending voting rights, reforming systems of criminal justice, and fighting institutional discrimination in pursuit of racial and economic justice. Our efforts have helped countless low-income and otherwise marginalized Texans and have widely advanced equality and justice. Today — with dozens of high-caliber attorneys and professionals around the state and an extensive network of pro bono counsel and community allies — TCRP is among the most influential civil rights organizations in Texas. 

We are proud of our work, welcome innovative thinkers, and offer flexibility to different people's styles and strengths. Learn more at www.texascivilrightsproject.org

Overview of Key Responsibilities 

● Recruit, onboard, manage, and train volunteers (utilizing your personal network as a way to help grow our efforts). 

● Ensure that 100 percent of our data is captured by managing our database. 

● Draft and lead communication with volunteers. 

● Conduct various research for different projects. 

● Assist in managing TCRP hosted events. 

● Attend local meetings to recruit and engage with potential volunteers. 

● Engage one on one with volunteers to build relationships and train grassroots leaders 

Ideal candidates should have the following characteristics: 

● Great and effective communicator (verbal and written), with the ability to connect well with volunteers. 

● Ability to stay positive and calm in high-stress situations. 

● Maintain a positive, upbeat personality with a good sense of humor. 

● Ability to pick up new computer programs quickly. 

● Self Starter/Self Motivated 

● Possesses a strong commitment to protecting voters in a nonpartisan manner. 

● Knowledge of Google Suite is preferred but not required. 

● Experience in creating engaging and shareable social media content is preferred but not required. 

● Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. 

Compensation 

TCRP internships are paid at $15/hour with a minimum of 10 hours per week. Opportunities for school credit are also available. 

Inclusion & Equity 

TCRP values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture — women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, creed, religion, physical ability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, previous incarceration, veteran status, union membership or activism, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. TCRP offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, professional development opportunities and a deep commitment to a meaningful work-life balance. 


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