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Summary Of Principal Responsibilities
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Potts internship is a donor-funded nine-month opportunity for a young person (under 30 years old) to deepen the work of the Colorado Immigrant Right Program. In addition to program work in Colorado, the intern will collaborate with the Central Office Program Unit and Advancement department, and the Potts Intern may have the opportunity to visit the Central Office in Philadelphia to talk about the experience and meet with donors. At the end of the internship, the intern will submit a report to the Central Office sharing their experiences and reflections.
Program Summary
AFSC’s Colorado Immigrant Rights program takes our direction from people directly impacted by injustice. AFSC Colorado organizes immigrants and allies to support immigrant justice by resisting deportation, lifting up positive narratives, and successfully advocating for policy change through providing leadership development. Our immigrant leaders are experts on the causes of inequality and the transformative changes most needed for liberation. They know the transformative changes most needed for liberation. Our work has roots in allyship and accompaniment, leveraging our privilege and partnering with immigrant leaders to promote racial justice. We imagine a Colorado where directly-impacted people define and win the policies they need. We want our state to value all people and encourage their contributions.
AFSC is a leader in promoting intersectional approaches to organizing. We recognize, for example, the many connections between labor rights, farmworker rights and immigrant rights, and we take a global approach by naming and fighting against the root causes of migration like climate change, militarism and colonialism. This approach contributes to major policy wins and cultural shifts.
The Colorado Immigrant Rights Program has two main program groups. Not1More (N1M) Deportation groups are comprised of 41 immigrants in Metro Denver and Fort Morgan fighting their own or their family members’ deportation. N1M shares strategies, tactics and support around preventing deportation. N1M keeps the impacts of deportation policies in the public eye, builds immigrant leadership and testifies in support of policy change.
Coloradoans for Immigrant Rights (CFIR) is a group of 1550 allies led by 16 core members who follow the leadership of directly impacted people by engaging allies, the faith communities and building a stronger voice for immigrant justice across movements. CFIR provides court accompaniment, works with educators for safer schools, and pushes for immigrant rights at the city, state and federal levels.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities: The key responsibilities of the Potts Intern include the following:
Work collaboratively with the Program Director and Colorado Immigrant Rights Program team.
The Potts intern and the Program Director will identify, develop, and implement a work plan that matches the gifts and skill set of the intern to expand or deepen the work of the Colorado Immigrant Rights Program.
Assist the CFIR and N1M leaders in the planning of their meetings which may include developing agendas, assisting in the facilitation of the meeting, doing presentations in the community about various issues, researching, and planning potential projects for leaders and members.
Work directly with our member leaders and support them in successfully engaging and executing goals that they identify. Reach out and engage community leaders and decision makers to further the campaign goals. This will include phone calls to members, support at events, materials development, and research.
Support for our external communications work, including social media and press work.
Prepare and submit a report to Central Office describing experiences and reflections about the project done during the internship.
As appropriate attend trainings identified by the Program Director, intern or team.
Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Education
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
At least one year’s demonstrated experience in grassroots organizing. Focus or experience in immigrant rights issues a plus.
Other Required Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of, and/or a willingness to learn about social justice, nonviolence and public education.
Possess research skills or a willingness to learn research skills. Able to work in a consultative style with volunteers, with other interns, and AFSC staff.
Able to work independently, self-motivate, energetic, inquisitive, and possess good organizational skills.
Possess computer and internet skills with a proficiency in word processing, email, social media communication.
Possess writing and oral communication skills, access to reliable transportation, and a willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
Experience working with diverse audiences (race, class, gender, and sexual orientation)
Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
Compensation: $22/hour. Part-time, Nonexempt. There are no medical, dental, or life insurance benefits, short-term or long-term insurance benefits with this position. AFSC does participate in unemployment, worker’s compensation, and social security.
The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.
The AFSC maintains a deep commitment to a mandate of care for our staff and communities, and thus recommends vaccination for COVID-19.
The central office of the AFSC and some offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.
The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace
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