Check out our Q&A with Advocacy Director Sarah Owsley below. Congratulations on 8 years with Empower Missouri, Sarah! What part of Empower Missouri’s work do you feel most passionate about, and why? I seeded Empower Missouri’s Affordable Housing Coalition and in a big way affordable housing policy will always be a passion for me. I...Read More

Check out our Q&A with Director of Advancement Amber Foster-Hobart below. Congratulations on 4 years with Empower Missouri, Amber! How did you first hear about Empower Missouri, and what inspired you to get involved? I spent the early years of my career working in education, fundraising and marketing for schools that were filling urgent needs...Read More

PURPOSE The Training Intern/Practicum Student will assist Empower Missouri’s Advocacy Director in expanding and enhancing the organization’s statewide education and outreach efforts. Interns/Practicum Students will help identify and research speaking opportunities, build contact lists, support training logistics, and, when appropriate, deliver brief presentations. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, capable of self-direction, and comfortable communicating...Read More

PURPOSE The Development Intern will assist Empower Missouri’s Advancement team in supporting donor stewardship, prospect research, and fundraising operations that sustain and grow the organization’s impact across the state. Interns will contribute to donor communications, data management, fundraising campaigns, and event support. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing skills in nonprofit...Read More

PURPOSE Empower Missouri is seeking a Food Security Intern or Practicum Student to support our advocacy work aimed at increasing food security for Missourians. Interns and practicum students will contribute to policy research, testimony development, coalition-building, data analysis, and public education efforts. This is a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in public policy, community engagement,...Read More

Position Title: Communications Manager Reports to: Advancement Director Position Summary: The Communications Manager will support the Director of Advancement and the Advancement Team with the development of marketing and communications campaigns for Empower Missouri, in support of passing anti-poverty policy across the state. The Communications Manager will work independently and with a team to help...Read More

PURPOSE The Communications Intern will assist Empower Missouri’s Communications Manager with the development of marketing and communications campaigns to increase the organization’s visibility and engagement across the state. Interns will contribute to the creation of content for our email campaigns, website, social media, and print materials; assist with website maintenance; and support other communications tasks...Read More