Rogue Action Center

Organization Description

Mission: We build organizing infrastructure, leaders, and community power for a just, inclusive, and sustainable Southern Oregon for everyone. The RAC runs campaigns focused on building people power for local and state affordable housing solutions, expanding affordable transit options, criminal justice reform, mutual aid disaster relief for Phoenix and Talent communities most impacted by the Almeda Fire, counter-organizing against white supremacy movements in Southern Oregon, and working to support and advance LGBTQ+ led initiatives that meet the needs of the diverse LGBTQ+ communities in our region.

Program Information

Student intern will work on outreach, policy analysis, and grassroots data collection under the guidance of a grassroots community coalition working to establish a crisis response team as an alternative to policy calls for people in Jackson County Oregon.

By the end of this opportunity, students will have learned:

  • Team collaboration and communication in a community-based organization.
  • Quantitative and qualitative data collection in support of community needs and priorities.
  • Research and evaluation.
Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • None of these criteria apply.
Address 
205 N Phoenix Rd
Suite G
Phoenix, OR 97540
United States
General Phone 
(541) 292-1741
Website:
https://www.rogueactioncenter.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Michelle Glass
Job Title
Director
Phone
(541) 292-8201
Email
michelle@rogueactioncenter.org
Program(s) 
Internship
Organization type 
Grassroots Organization (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, English Language Learners, Families, Immigrants/Refugees, LGBTQA, Non-cisgendered, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Material Poverty, Seniors, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Food & Housing Security, Restorative Justice
Hours of operation 

Tues - Sat 9am - 6pm, with regular evening and weekend work as well

Maximum students 
1