Empower Missouri is seeking dedicated leaders who are deeply committed to our work to change laws and policies that perpetuate cycles of poverty. Applications are now open for our 2025-2026 Board of Directors. Board meetings are mostly held virtually, with occasional in-person events, so this opportunity is a good fit for someone located anywhere in...Lee mas

Empower Missouri’s storied history and the progress we’ve made has only been possible through the hard work of dedicated volunteers, coalition members, and other partners. We are thrilled to be celebrating this milestone year, and one of the highlights is celebrating the people that have made 125 Years of People-Powered Policy Change possible. We’ll be...Lee mas

Governor Kehoe and some Republican legislators are advancing a new tax plan for Missouri that boils down to swapping out Missouri’s income tax (currently capped at 4.7%) for a greatly expanded sales tax on the products and services Missourians purchase every day. Our partners at Missouri Budget Project estimate that over 80% of Missourians would pay more in...Lee mas

PURPOSEEmpower Missouri is seeking a Food Security Intern or Practicum Student to support ouradvocacy work aimed at increasing food security for Missourians. Interns and practicum studentswill contribute to policy research, testimony development, coalition-building, data analysis, andpublic education efforts. This is a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in public policy,community engagement, and food justice. ESSENTIAL DUTIES...Lee mas

PURPOSEThe Training Intern/Practicum Student will assist Empower Missouri’s Advocacy Director inexpanding and enhancing the organization’s statewide education and outreach efforts.Interns/Practicum Students will help identify and research speaking opportunities, build contactlists, support training logistics, and, when appropriate, deliver brief presentations.The ideal candidate will be well-organized, capable of self-direction, and comfortablecommunicating with diverse audiences. ESSENTIAL DUTIES &...Lee mas

PURPOSEThe Development Intern will assist Empower Missouri’s Advancement team in supporting donorstewardship, prospect research, and fundraising operations that sustain and grow theorganization’s impact across the state. Interns will contribute to donor communications, datamanagement, fundraising campaigns, and event support.This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing skills in nonprofitfundraising while contributing to social justice...Lee mas

PURPOSEAre you passionate about housing justice and want to make a real impact in Missouri? EmpowerMissouri is looking for an Affordable Housing Intern or Practicum Student to support advocacy,education, and organizing efforts to expand access to safe, affordable housing. Interns andpracticum students will gain valuable experience in community outreach, public policy, andcoalition-building. ESSENTIAL DUTIES &...Lee mas

As part of Empower Missouri’s momentous 125th Anniversary celebrations, we are thrilled to announce our new Charles Ellwood Graduate Fellowship program, named for one of Empower Missouri’s founders and earliest Presidents. Ellwood dedicated his life and work to addressing social problems. He advocated for an ethical approach to sociology and taught his students to do...Lee mas

The Charles Ellwood Graduate Fellowship program, named for one of Empower Missouri’s founders and earliest Presidents, will offer 1-2 recent graduates a fully immersive, year-long, paid fellowship to gain valuable experience in policy research, community education and organizing, and advocacy communications.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Research & Policy Support Conduct research on nonprofit organizations, legislative issues, and...Lee mas