Propósito
The Training Intern or Practicum Student will work alongside Empower Missouri’s Advocacy Director to support statewide education and outreach efforts. Our work focuses on building awareness, strengthening advocacy skills, and connecting communities to the policy issues that impact them.
In this role, you’ll help identify and research speaking opportunities, support training logistics, build outreach lists, and contribute to the development of materials.
There may also be opportunities to help facilitate or deliver brief presentations. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in public education, advocacy, and community engagement.
What You’ll Do
● Research and build contact lists for training participants, partners, and outreach efforts
● Identify and track potential speaking opportunities, conferences, and community events across Missouri
● Support scheduling, communications, and logistics for trainings and presentations
● Assist with developing and sharing training and outreach materials
● Provide general administrative and research support to the Advocacy Director
● Tasks may be tailored to align with the intern’s interests and strengths.
What We’re Looking For
● Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
● Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills
● Interest in or comfort with public speaking and facilitation
● Commitment to social justice and Empower Missouri’s mission and values.
Students studying education, communications, public policy, social work, nonprofit management, or a related field—especially those in their third or fourth year—may find this role a strong fit.
Time Commitment
● 15 hours per week (flexible schedule).
● Availability for some meetings between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
● This is a remote position open to candidates located in Missouri. Some travel may be required to support in-person events or donor engagement activities in Mid-Missouri.
Compensación
- $15.00/hour
Reports To
- Development Manager
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your resume and one writing sample to [email protected]. Be sure to include “Development Intern” in the subject line.
Writing samples can include a donor letter, newsletter article, marketing email, or a school assignment. If you don’t have one, you’re welcome to draft a short email encouraging support for Empower Missouri on Giving Tuesday. Your submission will only be used for the hiring process.
Applications are due by November 20, 2026. The internship will start in January 2027 and run through May 2027.
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