Civic Engagement Internship, PA Immigration and Citizenship Coalition

Posted by on September 03, 2010

Civic Engagement Internship

PICC is looking for energetic and committed individuals to join its team.  Please circulate the following internship opportunity to others.

PICC’s Civic Engagement Internship centers on non-partisan voter registration of new citizens and civic engagement of registered voters, as part of a long term strategy to increase electoral power in immigrant communities.  As part of PICC’s civic engagement program, we help new citizens register to vote immediately following their citizenship ceremony. We also aim to connect with immigrant organizations across the state to build our coalition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Attendance at 2-4 daytime citizenship ceremonies per week
* Review registration forms to ensure they are completed correctly
* Scan forms & file into proper County folders
* Call PICC members about forums, voter rights, and events
* Mailings to new voters
* Assist with website articles & content

Additional Activities
• Communication with membership
• Support to special events

Special Project (choose 1 depending on interest/background)

* Assist with Health Trainings
* Other special project

Qualifications

* Excellent communication skills in English and preferably an additional language
* Comfort working in a variety of settings and with diverse populations
* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel programs
* Facility in internet research
* Ability to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision

Students from immigrant backgrounds encouraged to apply.

To apply send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]