Community Engagement Intern
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Non-Profit / Outreach, Public Health, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Fundraising / Charity
Title:Community Engagement Intern
Organization:Equality Texas Foundation/Equality Texas Action
Reportsto: Director, Community Engagement and Advocacy
Location:Austin, TX
Hoursand Compensation
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Hours are based on selected candidate’savailability. Applicants should be able to commit to 10 hoursa week from January 11 – June 30, 2027 and hold a predetermined schedule to beagreed upon during onboarding. Interns will be paid $16/hr.
Candidates MUST LIVE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS and be able tocommute to our Austin office.
THE POSITION:Equality Texas is seekingan intern to join our field and advocacy team. This individual will work closely with the Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy to engage Equality Texans in advocacy to support our legislative priorities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:- Makecalls to constituents who have expressed interest in testifying at the capitol– explain the process and help draft testimony if needed
- Provide support to Field Team on projects to increase operational efficiency
- Helpplan and coordinate online and offline events like webinars and our bi-annual rally at the capitol
- Track volunteer participation in events and coordinate any follow-up (thank you notesand emails)
- Enter data into Every Action and Casebook databases
- Provide operational and administrative support during hearing days
- Assist constituents to record their position on bills during hearing days
- Participate in tabling events and trainings
Preferred Qualifications /
Experience:
- Demonstrated commitment to achieving full legal andlived equality for LGBTQ+ people in Texas
- A strategic thinker with a focus on improving systems,coordinating efforts, using data to drive decision making, and an unwavering commitment to reaching goals
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goalsand meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive approach to problem solving with strong decision-making capability
- A strong work ethic
- Proficient in the useof PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Able to commit to thefull 6-months term
- Able to buildand maintain strong working relationships
- Superior customer service
- Models maturity and transparency
- Strong writing skills
- Reliable transportation with the ability to move equipment up to 40 lbs
- Prior internship or volunteer experience preferred.
- Learn Equality Texas’s advocacy journey approach to creating change
- Understand how to apply a relational approach to volunteer management
- Learn how to empower others to engage in advocacy
- Practice customer service skills to assist community members in obtaining the helpthey need through referrals
- Understand the culture of a nonprofit organization.
Equality Texas envisions a Texas where all LGBTQ+ people and their families have full equality in the hearts and minds of their fellow Texans and in all areas of the law.
Headquartered in Austin, Equality Texas is dedicated to securing full legal andlived equality for LGBTQ+ Texans through political action, education, community organizing, and collaboration. With tens of thousands of members across thestate, Equality Texas is the state’s leading state-wide organizing and advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ Texans.
Equality Texas is comprised of two nonprofit organizations:
Equality Texas Foundation
, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides educational programming on LGBTQ+ issues and conducts campaigns to build public support for equal rights, and
Equality Texas Action
, a 501(c)4 organization that conducts direct lobbying and advocacy efforts to advance pro-LGBTQ+ legislation and candidates and todefeat anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
Each organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, who represent a cross-section of LGBTQ community, business, and philanthropic leaders and allies.
Equality Texas encourages people of all identities to apply.
No applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
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