Careers at Be The Change, Inc.


Find out more about joining Be the Change, Inc. We are currently looking for the following:

Got Your 6 Internship

Got Your 6 , a campaign that works to bridge the civilian military divide, has internship opportunities available for fall and winter 2012.
A collective impact initiative that unites the entertainment industry with top nonprofits, Got Your 6 (www.gotyour6.org) will create a new conversation in America, such that veterans and military families are perceived as leaders and civic assets who will reinvigorate their communities. The campaign works in cooperation with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to achieve its collaborative goals.  Got Your 6 is a program of the ServiceNation campaign.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interns will work in one or more of the following areas:

  • Writing, research, and communication in support Got Your 6 and other ServiceNation
  • Assist with event organizing
  • Partnership outreach and development
  • Tracking veterans affairs policy and media
  • Social media and blogging
  • General needs that support Got Your 6 and ServiceNation 

QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates will have:

  • A passion for service
  • A basic understanding of (or willingness to learn about) military and veteran culture
  • An strong interest in learning more about service and volunteerism
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Strong organizational and research skills
  • Experience with social media and blogging preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint

LOCATION:  Downtown Washington, DC

COMPENSATION:  Unpaid

DURATION:  We ask for a 3-4 month commitment, either full time (30-40 hours per week) or part time (10-25 hours per week).

AREAS OF FOCUS:  Veterans, military, families, community service, national service, community engagement

KEYWORDS: veterans, military, families, community engagement, national service, AmeriCorps

HOW TO APPLY: Email your résumé and cover letter to Chris Marvin at cmarvin [at] servicenation.org. Put “Fall 2012 Internship” in the subject line.

ABOUT SERVICENATION:

ServiceNation is a national campaign to increase service opportunities and elevate service as a core ideal and problem solving strategy in America.  Reaching an estimated 100 million citizen through its 285 coalition members, ServiceNation played a leading role in the drafting and enactment of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, which authorized the greatest expansion of national service in America since the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression.

With the Act passed, ServiceNation is working to inspire a powerful culture of service in America through the promotion of national days of service and strategic partnerships across the philanthropic, government, military, entertainment, retail and other corporate sectors. 
ServiceNation is a campaign of Be The Change, Inc.  Be The Change creates national issue-based campaigns that are driven by broad, diverse, and cross-partisan coalitions.  Through our campaigns we are able to inspire culture change and accelerate public policy development to bring about positive changes in our society.


 

Internship Opportunities

Be the Change, Inc. is a nonprofit that creates national public awareness campaigns to build momentum for citizen service as a practical solution to problems facing our communities and our country. Vibrant coalitions, collaborative policymaking, bipartisan advocacy, galvanizing events and online outreach are hallmarks of Be the Change, Inc. campaigns.

ServiceNation is the first campaign launched from Be the Change, Inc.’s platform. It is a campaign to increase service opportunities and elevate service as a core ideal and problem-solving strategy in our society. Reaching an estimated 100 million Americans through 270 member groups, ServiceNation played a leading role in the drafting and April 2009 enactment of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, which authorized the greatest expansion of national service in America since the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Now that the Act has passed, the ServiceNation coalition is working to inspire a powerful culture of service in America through the promotion of national days of service and strategic partnerships across the philanthropic, government, military, entertainment, retail and other corporate sectors. We envision an America in which a commonly asked question is, “Where do you serve?”

Opportunity Nation is our second campaign, having launched publicly in 2011. Opportunity Nation leverages America’s spirit of service and volunteerism to fight poverty and create more opportunity for citizens everywhere. We have completed a comprehensive listening tour and met with policy experts, practitioners, social entrepreneurs, and potential strategic and funding partners.

We are working to unite a nationwide coalition of practitioners and thinkers and ensuring that our work is broad-based and non-partisan. Opportunity Nation envisions an America where every single child will have equal opportunity to achieve the American Dream.

Be the Change interns are offered the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across campaigns. We make an effort to provide diverse experiences including individual and team projects and short-term and long-term projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

The following is a sampling of projects that Be the Change interns have supported in the past:

  • Data entry and database management
  • Email and phone outreach to members of our coalition and community
  • Contributing entries for our blog, ChangeWire
  • Researching and preparing briefing materials on policy areas, community organizing, and social entrepreneurship
  • Providing overall office support
  • The development and maintenance of grassroots online communities
  • Tracking, managing and organizing grassroots advocacy efforts
  • Drafting presentations for potential sponsors and funders
  • Writing thank you letters, press releases, and other documents
  • Assisting with various aspects of event planning

Interning with Be the Change provides significant opportunities for professional growth and development; interns will gain experience transforming visions to action and developing the skills necessary to support an innovative system of policy development and widespread citizen mobilization. They will have the opportunity to participate in organizational meetings and community events on a regular basis. In addition, throughout the internship, interns will participate in a variety of workshops on topics such as campaign management, community organizing, social entrepreneurship, web communication, resume building, grant writing, and non-profit administration. Finally, an internship at Be the Change will provide opportunities to develop relationships with leaders in the nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, policy, and political leadership fields.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Commitment to service and social change
  • Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
  • Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work independently as well as on a team
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Flexibility is a must!
  • Willingness to work beyond the parameters of job description
  • Maturity and a sense of humor
  • A background or interest in service, opportunity, development, marketing, policy, issue advocacy, social media, technology, community organizing, or politics is a plus
  • For communications based position: art/design or photography background essential

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS:

The fall and spring internship programs run for 12-15 weeks starting in September and January respectively. Both programs have 4-6 part-time internship positions. A minimum of 15 hours per week is required.

The summer internship program runs for 10-12 weeks starting in June. The summer internship is a full-time 40 hour/week position. Interns must be able to commit to working 10-12 consecutive 40 hour weeks.

We encourage students to use this internship for undergraduate or graduate credit with approval from their respective college or university.

WHEN TO APPLY:

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis

Fall Program (September – December): Apply by August 1st
Spring Program (January – May): Apply by December 15th
Summer Program (June – August): Apply by April 15th

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in the position, as well as a resume and writing sample (no more than 2-3 pages), to Katie Theriault at ktheriault@bethechangeinc.org

 

 

Legislative Affairs Manager

Opportunity Nation is a bipartisan, cross-sector national campaign made up of more than 250 non-profits, businesses, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, community organizations, and individuals all working together to expand economic opportunity and close the opportunity gap in America.

Opportunity Nation identified an early and critical rung on the ladder of opportunity that requires urgent action today: ensuring that the rising generation is equipped with the skills needed to compete in the current and future economies. 

With input from our diverse coalition and a collection of bipartisan think tanks, our first Shared Plan of Action recognizes that not everyone will pursue a bachelor’s degree right after high school, and therefore multiple pathways are needed to engage today’s young adults that are looking for alternative ways to begin their post-secondary school and ultimately a career.

We are seeking to expand our team with a talented Legislative Affairs Manager with experience in education and/or workforce development legislation to advance our federal policy vision in Congress.  The position will be based in Washington, DC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct policy research and writing projects, including drafting reports, correspondence, fact sheets and other advocacy materials.
  • Develop advocacy materials for policy makers.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with national, state and local advocates and policy makers.
  • Monitor and track opportunity agenda-related legislation and budget initiatives at the federal and state level; keep appropriate internal stakeholders apprised of any related bill activity, movement or amendments.
  • Prepare briefings, legislative memos, testimony and correspondence for the ON Staff, coalition and partners.
  • Represent Opportunity Nation at public and private meetings with elected officials including attending committee hearings, as well as community group and think tank events in Washington and at campaign events.
  • Plan advocacy strategy for our campaign partners and grassroots stakeholders
  • Coordinating local involvement in federal legislative work such as town hall meetings and in-district meeting with Members of Congress.
  • Liaise with policy consultants to achieve campaign goals.

Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree in Political Science, Social Science, Urban Affairs or related program and 5-8 years of professional policy and legislative experience, including on Capitol Hill.
  • Excellent research and writing skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including public speaking experience.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Highly flexible with a desire to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, collaborative workplace
  • Computer proficiency with MS Office and experience with Internet-based research tools.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse partners and stakeholders
  • Commitment and passion for expanding economic opportunity in America

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@bethechangeinc.org with “Legislative Affairs Manager” in the subject line.