This internship will be with the Utah advocacy committee at MWEG. The intern will work closely with the Utah state director, assistant director, and advocacy committee during the Utah legislative session to track bills related to MWEG’s areas of advocacy, support MWEG advocacy processes, and advocate for MWEG priorities.
Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) is a nonpartisan, grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring women of faith to be active participants in the democratic process. We are guided by principles of peacemaking, truth-seeking, and a commitment to ethical leadership. We advocate for policies that protect democratic institutions, care for the earth, and support marginalized and vulnerable communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Committee engagement: Attend weekly meetings with the Utah advocacy committee and actively participate in discussions about advocacy strategy.
- Legislative analysis and reporting: Analyze legislation related to MWEG’s areas of advocacy, draft policy summaries to share with the UT state director and advocacy committee, and draft a daily update on the status of priority bills.
- Public testimony: Give public testimony before a legislative committee, as requested by state leadership.
- Event support: Provide comprehensive support for 2-3 MWEG advocacy events, including a day at the capitol.
Qualifications
Core expectations:
- All staff and volunteers must commit to operate according to our core values and ideas. These include MWEG’s principles of ethical government, inviolable practices and principles, and principles of peacemaking. These should be applied whenever they represent the organization.
- Must be willing to learn how to use and communicate within the Basecamp collaborative platform.
- Strict adherence to nonpartisanship in all professional capacities.
Position-specific skills:
- Technical proficiency: Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Google Suite and the ability to comfortably navigate state websites.
- Legislative knowledge: Knowledge of Utah state legislative processes.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to discuss complex civic issues with empathy, respect, and clarity.
- Collaboration and adaptability: Excellent team collaborator with a strong willingness to learn from others.
- Professionalism: Highly organized, proactive, and reliable.
Why Join Us?
- True grassroots work: MWEG’s work happens from the ground up! You will work alongside a team of committed changemakers doing the work of a generation.
- Championing women: We are a women-run and women-supported group. MWEG was selected as one of Utah's 100 Companies Championing Women. MWEG is proud to offer a supportive, empowering workplace.
- Tangible impact: This role directly supports the learning and engagement of MWEG members. You will see impact week by week as you cheer members along in their efforts to become civically engaged peacemakers.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $16/hour
- Flexibility and travel: Flexible, remote schedule (15-20 hours/week) with required virtual team meetings; minimal travel to the Utah Capitol required.
- MWEG offers a fully remote work culture that meets women with the realities of our diverse lives.
Things to Know
- Virtual collaboration: MWEG staff and volunteers are spread all over the country and rely on technological platforms to facilitate communication. You will be given access to an MWEG Google account (Gmail/Drive) and Basecamp for asynchronous collaboration. Regular video meetings take place via Google Meet or Zoom.
- Onboarding and tech requirements: All staff must attend training meetings during their first week of employment to learn how to use and communicate within the Basecamp platform.
- Equipment: All staff provide their own work device(s), which must meet minimum standards of operating system security requirements.
How to Apply
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- Resume
- LinkedIn profile
- Cover letter
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