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

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

Missouri sure has changed since I left my home area of Cape Girardeau 25 years ago. When I was growing up, we were a swing state and proud of our bellwether history, having elected the presidential candidate who went on to win the election 25 out of 26 times from 1904 to 2004. Political parties...Lee mas

Advocate (n.) a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy (rhymes with kit)  Advocate (v.) publicly recommend or support (rhymes with ate)  The term advocate (both pronunciations! 🙂) piqued my interest and became an integral piece of my vocabulary one random day during a Nutrition for Health class inside the Scully...Lee mas

Drum roll please! We are eager to celebrate Empower Missouri’s current cohort of interns. Each of them assists in tackling advocacy projects to make a meaningful statewide impact and gains personal experience along the way. This blog post will serve as the interns’ spotlight, so we welcome you to join us in applauding these young...Lee mas

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...Lee mas

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...Lee mas

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,...Lee mas