Policy and Communications Intern
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Job Description
About Company:
Sahiyo is an award-winning organization dedicated to empowering Asian and other communities to end female genital cutting (FGC) and create positive social change through dialogue, education, and collaboration based on community involvement. They aim to recognize and emphasize the values of consent and a child’s/woman’s right over their own body, enabling a culture in which female sexuality is not feared or suppressed but embraced as normal. Sahiyo is fiscally sponsored by Empowerment WORKS (EW), a U.S.-based civic and social change organization.
Job Description:
Sahiyo is seeking a Policy and Communications Intern to assist in policy research and coordinate educational meetings to increase awareness about female genital cutting (FGC). This is a remote, unpaid internship requiring a commitment of 10 hours minimum per week for 6 months, open to individuals located anywhere within the U.S.
Responsibilities & Duties:
• Attending meetings with advocates, organizations, and legislators as needed.
• Coordinating meetings, including agendas and notes.
• Creating materials for outreach and education.
• Drafting communications for social media.
Requirements:
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Hardworking, driven, energetic, results-oriented, and independent but able to keep in contact with the team.
• Eager to learn about the issue, with a focus on engaging with the community in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner.
• Able to prioritize, organize, manage time well, and deliver to agreed deadlines.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples related to policy and/or communications for external audiences to [https://bit.ly/ApplySahiyo](https://bit.ly/ApplySahiyo).
