Organization Name/Information: New Mexico Voices for Children

Contact name/Information
Sharon Kayne
Phone: 244-9505 ext. 30
skayne@nmvoices.org

Information about the Internship

What tasks will the intern perform; what specific/general skills/experience do you seek?

Intern will write press releases and media advisories; write the weekly email that informs our members and supporters about changes in public policy, new reports and trends, and current events; draft op eds and letters to the editor as needed; assist with development materials (fundraising); edit in-house materials for dissemination; monitor the media and maintain a clip archive; compile communications report for grant purposes; sit in on strategy meetings. May also do some writing for the newsletter depending on when internship falls on the calendar.

What specific documents/communication projects will the intern work with and be able to present in a portfolio (or otherwise substantiate) upon completion of the internship?

Press releases and media advisories, the weekly email (called "Monday Minute"), op eds and letters to the editor (usually not credited); possible newsletter clips (credited if desired).

How much supervision/mentoring will the intern likely receive or have available?

Supervision should be minimal except for edit sessions (we go over written work together).

Is the internship paid or a volunteer opportunity? volunteer

Expected range of hours worked per week (cannot exceed 20) 5 - 10 hours per week

Expected duration (normally cannot be less than 4 weeks) Semester

Location of the work: on site (2340 Alamos SE - off of Yale & Gibson)

Other pertinent information:

This goes beyond typical PR work in that we try to shape the public dialogue about issues, educate lawmakers, and change opinions. We think a lot about how we 'frame' messages (a la George Lakoff, the FrameWorks Institute).

New Mexico Voices for Children is a progressive, non-partisan, nonprofit advocacy organization that works to reduce child poverty and improve the health and well-being of New Mexico’s children, families and communities. This is done in two ways: by working to change public policies that harm children and families, and by engaging the community through statewide programs that encourage civic action. See their website for more information on the organization and its goals.