About Us:
For 100 years, YWCA Boulder County has worked to eliminate racism and empower women in Boulder County and helped women and children of all ages and backgrounds thrive. Founded by community volunteers in 1922, the organization has supported generations of women and girls by tackling social issues such as housing, employment, education, and child care. Today, YWCA Boulder County provides programs such as high-quality, affordable, and flexible child care; parent education classes; and racial justice and equity programs including youth empowerment, youth and adult education, and advocacy. As an inclusive, secular nonprofit organization, we are publicly funded, not affiliated with any religious group, and welcome people of all backgrounds and genders to participate in our important work.
In 1977, YWCA Boulder County recognized the need for flexible, affordable drop-in child care and created Children's Alley. In 2020, responding to changing community needs, we expanded our child care program, prompting a new name: Persimmon Early Learning. As a Level 4 Colorado Shines rated Early Childhood Program, Persimmon Early Learning provides a safe, nurturing, and creative space for children ages eight weeks to six years to learn and grow in newly redesigned and expanded indoor and outdoor learning areas. We offer high-quality, affordable drop-in, short-term and permanent child care options, and we are the only child care center in Boulder County offering emergency care for families with nowhere else to turn.
Mission Statement:
YWCA Boulder County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
About You:
The Public Policy and Advocacy Intern will report to the CEO of YWCA Boulder County and is responsible for organizing an advocacy day at the Colorado State Capitol, work with state and local policy makers to support and share stories of constituents impacted by needed legislation and work alongside the YWCA advocacy committee and CEO to continue the largest campaign for reproductive rights ensuring a change to the Colorado Constitution. This is a Part time, paid Internship at 12 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
Working in partnership with the YWCA Advocacy Committee and CEO
Collab with student orgs to carry out key initiatives identified in the listening sessions
Assist in coordinating and supporting monthly YWCA Advocacy Committee and Women’s Collaborative of Boulder County meetings
Assist CEO in developing outreach and training for youth advocates to support legislative priorities and testimony at relevant committee meetings at the Capitol
Develop systems and process to capture stories from the community sharing the need for requested legislation
Engage and outreach to networks of aligned multi=cultural, racial and gender equity student groups at local colleges. Develop framework for discussion groups and surveys to engage participants and identify health and safety issues and legislation of greatest importance
Support the CEO with administrative duties related to advocacy, committee engagement and community engagement
Required Qualifications:
Ability to flex time to accommodate advocacy events
Passion for educating and developing relationships with policy makers, community leaders and community members
Interest in creating legislation, policy, and systems change to break down barriers for the advancement and economic sustainability of women, girls, and people of color
Current student or recent graduate
Preferred Qualifications:
Education with specific focus on Government, Policy, Legislation, etc.
Previous experience or similar internship
Experience with event planning, community relations/outreach
Bilingual
Benefits:
$20/hr
RTD pass
YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to this post.