The National MS Society, Minnesota Chapter is seeking a Public Policy Intern to work up to 20 hours per week, beginning early February.

Responsibilities include:

• Implement plans for MS Capitol Conference.
  • Develop and write training materials for nearly 100 people with MS.
  • Review applications and maintain communication with attendees.
  • Coordinate legislative appointments.
  • Coordinate communications to volunteer team leaders from each district.
• Assist with implementation of Virtual Lobby Day.
• Collect video stories from activists in the weeks before VLD.
• Coordinate online training with activists.
• Coordinate conference call appointments with activists and legislators.
• Develop and maintain a tracking system for grassroots activism activities.
• Investigate opportunities for activists to get involved in communities statewide.
• Assist grassroots lobbying activities including educating members about public policy issues and mobilizing members to contact their legislators.
• Research legislative issues including researching bill introductions and tracking of bills.
• Attend and track actions taken during legislative committee hearings.
• Attend and track actions taken in disability coalition meetings.

Requirements:

• Requires a person who acts professionally, represents the MS Society in a professional and positive manner, can work with all types of people and can communicate effectively.
• Interest in learning more about event planning and public affairs career in the nonprofit sector.
• Major or minor in political science, public health, public affairs, public relations or related field.
• Experience in lobbying and/or political or grassroots activities a plus.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Experience and interest in using social media tools.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Rosie Lackner at resume@MSsociety.org. Please write “Public Policy Internship” as the subject.