1. Research, Policy and Communications Internship
Job Responsibilities: Citizen Action of New York is looking for an intern or interns to work on reports and analyses in several areas, including the following:
- implementation of federal health care reform legislation in New York State
- the impact of the Fiscal Year 2010-11 state budget on low-income people and people of color
- the state health care budget
It is also possible that the student will be involved in drafting NYS legislation. While candidates will be considered for beginning in December of 2008 and throughout the Spring of 2009, we are particularly interested in students who can make a significant commitment of time during the Winter 2009-10 school break (i.e. December to January), because of the timing of the reports the interns will be working on.
The students will be supervised by Bob Cohen, Esq., who is the primary staffer responsible for writing Citizen Action reports, and testimony, and policy documents; Bob has been at Citizen Action for over 9 years. Mr. Cohen’s previous positions have included counsel of the New York State Consumer Protection Board on. This position will give the student significant professional experience and is ideal for a student interested in pursuing a career in such areas as government, lobbying, and policy work.
Please send a cover letter, preferably by email, summarizing your experience, interests and requested starting time and ending time and time commitment (i.e. hours/week) to bcohen@citizenactionny.org.
2. Communications Internship
Citizen Action of New York has ongoing opportunities for a Communications Intern.
Primary responsibilities for the Communications Intern include:
- Assisting with collection of information from 8 regional offices across the state;
- Writing print and electronic membership/donor outreach documents; and,
- Implementation of new outreach programs using technology to supplement traditional advocacy activities.
Qualified candidates will have strong communications and writing skills, a basic understanding of the political landscape in New York, and a willingness to learn new skills. This position is ideal for anyone with computer skills looking to be involved with public policy, politics, advocacy, organizing, or communications.
This position requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week. This is an unpaid internship. Please send cover letter and resume to: Charlie Albanetti at calbanetti@citizenactionny.org.
Women and individuals of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Citizen Action of New York is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or sexual identity.
