Oxfam America’s US Domestic Program (USDP) seeks to strengthen worker rights for low-wage workers, particularly women and people of color, and to increase access and opportunities for economic security in vulnerable Gulf South and Southeast communities.Oxfam America is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic intern to work closely with its New Era for Black Women Initiative 60% of the time and support Oxfam’s domestic economic and racial justice and worker’s rights policy agenda 30% of the time. The initiative aims to highlight the plight of Black women who make up the majority of the low wage workforce, how they are experiencing this economy and policy solutions to increase pathways to economic mobility. The initiative is a project of the US Domestic Program, that works to increase the economic prosperity of workers and working families by addressing the drivers of inequality in the US that negatively impact their economic security and drive-up poverty, particularly in communities of color and with women of color in the US Southeast where conditions are worst.The intern will support strategic communications research, and advocacy efforts for Oxfam's work related to racial justice, gender justice, and economic justice. The role will spend 2/3 of time supporting the internal and external communications for A New Era for Black women project, and 1/3 of time supporting state-based partnership support. Through this role, the intern will sharpen their strategic communication skills, research skills, deepen their understanding of key components to building effective partnerships, building and implementing a policy and advocacy agenda, and gain exposure to how Oxfam works with allies, coalitions, and partners.
ResponsibilitiesPlan, research and write content for blogs, mass communications and presentations that builds visibility for A New Era for Black women initiativeCoordinate and plan internal and external strategic communications with partners and alliesMonitor the work of USDP’s partners and allies advocating for economic justice, worker’s rights, gender and racial justiceTrack and stay abreast of social movements and global networks advocating for workers and working familiesWork with Public Engagement to curate photographs, graphics, video and audio assets for landing page and social media Conduct research relevant to the initiative and other topics related to economic security, climate and labor policyProvide administrative support for meetings as needed by capturing and sharing meeting notes and action items.Provide technical and logistical support for in-person gatherings, trainings, and virtual events.Support knowledge and information management by maintaining folders through uploading and organizing files in the appropriate folders as needed, sharing files and folders with teams and external collaborators as needed/upon request,Provide other administrative and project support to staff as needed.The internship offers a friendly and flexible hybrid work environment with several fellow interns and supportive staff with whom to share knowledge, career advice, and workplace mentoring.