REMOTE Leadership Program InternAt — Hispanas Organized for Political Equality

Organization

HOPE® is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that prepares and supports individuals committed to strengthening civic leadership and economic advancement, with a focus on Latinas’ contributions to our communities and society. Our advocacy promotes policies that foster opportunity, inclusion, and upward mobility for all, informed by research and community engagement. To date, HOPE’s innovative programming has served 65,000 participants nationwide while our public education and advocacy efforts have reached millions more.

Job Scope

HOPE is seeking a Programs Intern to work with the Programs Team to assist in various projects related to the HOPE Leadership Institute (HLI), the Young Professionals Summit (YPS), the HOPE College Leadership Program (HCLP), and/or the HOPE Youth Leadership Program (HYLP). Projects vary depending on the program you will be assisting with.

Responsibilities

Planning, Development, & Implementation

• Assist in the development of leadership program sessions
• Assist in research for curriculum development
• Support with material creation and project coordination

Research & Communication

• Update alumnae and cohort members of HOPE news and updates
• Create invitations for speakers and cohort
• Research and update Latina specific data at the state and national level
• Research Latina specific data for grants and reports
• Assist with tracking touchpoints and communication with program alumnae

Organizational Support

• Collaborate with team members to support various administrative functions, including scheduling, correspondence, data entry, and document preparation
• Assist with the design and creation of basic graphics and program materials

Preferred Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Possess initiative to carry out duties with minimal supervision
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Previous experience working with international programs or organizations is desired but not necessary
• Results driven; ability to take initiative and work effectively both independently and with a team
• Able to communicate in Spanish, both and written – preferred but not required

Contact

Please send your resume and cover letter to Diana Amaya at damaya@latinas.org.

Visit www.latinas.org to learn more about HOPE.

Commitment & Schedule

The internship will be conducted virtually. The intern will report to the Senior Manager, via phone and virtual platforms. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Schedules are flexible, but interns are expected to commit a minimum of 10 hours/2 days a week.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an unpaid intern position for school credit only. Access to hope events and activities will be available during the internship term. Please send resume to Lea Gonzalez lgonzalez@latinas.org. Applications are accepted year-round. Visit www.latinas.org to learn more about HOPE.

Tasks:

Planning, Development, & Implementation
- Assist in the development of leadership program sessions
- Assist in research for curriculum development
- Support with material creation and project coordination

Research & Communication
- Update alumnae and cohort members of HOPE news and updates
- Create invitations for speakers and cohort
- Research and update Latina specific data at the state and national level
- Research Latina specific data for grants and reports
- Assist with tracking touchpoints and communication with program alumnae

Organizational Support
- Collaborate with team members to support various administrative functions, including scheduling, correspondence, data entry, and document preparation
- Assist with the design and creation of basic graphics and program materials

Training:

1. Host a virtual orientation session to provide insight on the history of the organization and goals of the program
2. Access to HOPE original research, exposure to HOPE alumnae network and access to our advocacy events and leadership program sessions
3. Train on the steps to curriculum development and program agendas, each focusing on a different level of policy and advocacy
4. Experiential learning by partaking in the sessions along with the cohort of leadership programs and access to our alumnae led sessions and trainings
5. Guide intern through the steps of program/event planning from beginning stages of planning to implementation

Learning Outcome

1. Understand the nonprofit sector management and organization goals
2. Understand and analyze policy issues through the Latina lens
3. Determine political power structures to leverage the opportunities for civic engagement at the local, state and federal level
4. Recognize the strength of Latinas through cultural appreciation, history and career trajectory of leaders from the HOPE alumnae network
5. Knowledge and understanding of program, curriculum and event planning