Internships

Position Summary: 

• Provides administrative and workflow support for all departments as they pertain to Advocacy and Government Relations.

Primary Responsibilities:

To support all affiliate advocacy and government relations efforts, specifically:

Community Organizing 

• Assists in the planning and coordination of volunteer events such as advocacy actions (phone banks, text banks, canvasses, etc.) and community education events (teach-ins and workshops). 
• Participates in community outreach by tabling at events to share information about PPHP’s services and policy priorities. 
• Develops and gives presentations on a variety of sexual and reproductive health care topics. 
• Attends internal meetings as needed to complete projects; attends external meetings as needed to represent PPHP in a variety of spaces. 

Research

• Conducts research on sexual and reproductive health care and rights policy to inform PPHP’s policy agenda.
• Identifies community outreach and partnership opportunities, including in under-resourced communities.
• Performs research on organizing and advocacy strategies to contribute to advocacy campaigns and department programming. 

Communications

• Monitors and tracks media by organizing relevant news articles into media reports.
• Drafts event recruitment communications via email and social media. 
• Assists in the development of advocacy communications for the purposes of public education, lobby visits, and social media messaging. 

Qualifications:

• Student seeking an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Black Studies, Queer Studies, Social Work or related field. 
• Commitment to the mission of Planned Parenthood.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and writing skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of the internet as a resource for research and communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team with staff and volunteers or independently.  Attention to deadlines and confidentiality with content sensitive material in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assertive, detail-oriented, and able to manage several projects simultaneously with thorough follow-up.
• Complete interview, background check, and mandatory trainings.
• Spanish proficiency is valued but not required.

Time Commitment

• Full Academic Year: mid-August through mid-May
  • *Complete in-person interview, background check, and mandatory trainings. Internship Orientation with Advocacy and Government Relations Team will be scheduled before you begin*
• Minimum Commitment: Full Academic Year, including Winter Intersession; 10-month commitment (August through May), 12-15 hours per week. 
  • Occasional possibility of substituting with evening and/or weekend event attendance on a support level basis.
  • Hybrid remote and in-person activities
    • Most hours will be completed virtually (subject to change)
    • All in-person activities will include COVID-19 safety precautions
• Miscellaneous: Must comply with PPHP policies, with high priority on compliance with confidentiality and social media policies.  
• Compensation: Interns are encouraged to arrange to obtain college credit for the internship. Financial compensation is dependent on available funds and may differ from previous or future internships.  

Click below to apply on Handshake or email a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Primary Responsibilities:
• Creates social media content for PPHP’s Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Threads accounts.
• Compiles media reports on issues related to PPHP’s work, including abortion access, sex education, developments in sexual and reproductive health care, and more.
• Designs promotional materials (posters, flyers, postcards, stickers, special event promotions); promotional products; signage; in-center advertising; email newsletters for constituencies including donors, activists, and volunteers; and brochures and other collateral materials.
• With support from Manager of Communications & Marketing, write press releases, media talking points, letters to the editor, and opinion pieces.
• Works to gain greater knowledge of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and freedom issues.
• Conducts appropriate research for a variety of communication campaigns.
• Other projects and duties as required or assigned by External Affairs staff.
• Assists External Affairs staff in all department efforts including special projects, internal and external communications, and interdepartmental projects.
Qualifications:

• Student seeking an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Gender/Women’s Studies, Sociology, Journalism, Public Health, or related field.
• Commitment to the mission of Planned Parenthood.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and writing skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of the internet as a resource for research and communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team with staff and volunteers or independently.  Attention to deadlines and confidentiality with content sensitive material in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assertive, detail-oriented, and able to manage several projects simultaneously with thorough follow-up.
• Complete in-person interview, background check, and mandatory trainings.
• Attend regularly scheduled 1-on-1 supervision with Manager, Communications & Marketing.
• Students with graphic design, photography, and/or videography experience are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Commitment:

• Full Academic Year, including Winter Intersession; 10-month commitment (August through May), 12-15 hours per week. 
  • Hybrid remote and in-person activities
    • Most hours will be completed virtually
    • All in-person activities will include COVID-19 safety precautions

Miscellaneous:

• Must comply with PPHP policies, with high priority on compliance with confidentiality and social media policies.  

Compensation:

• Interns are encouraged to arrange to obtain college credit for the internship. Financial compensation is dependent on available funds and may differ from previous or future internships.  

Click to apply via Handshake or email [email protected] with a cover letter and resume. 

Job description

The Education & Training Academic Intern will provide administrative and workflow support for the Education and Training department. They will contribute to comprehensive sex education initiatives by designing and executing an independent project, supporting material development, program promotion, and coordination efforts. Interns will commit 10-15 hours per week for an entire academic year, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in reproductive health and education.

Intern Opportunities:

• Design and carry out an independent project in collaboration with the Projects Coordinator and according to E&T departmental needs.
• Assist in curriculum development and auditing with a focus on bilingual, Spanish speaking, and I/DD comprehensive sex education.
• Gain insight on local sex-education initiatives and connect with partnerships across Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Suffolk counties.
• Expand research and public speaking skills through community outreach, classroom facilitation, and department presentation opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:

To support all affiliate education and training efforts, specifically:

• Provides assistance with the development and organization of educational materials and research for lesson plan creation. 
• Assists with the promotion and co-facilitation of sex education programs for youth and adults as per programming goals and guidelines.
• Assists with coordination and attendance of outreach activities including representation at health fairs, public schools, community-based organizations, colleges, and community events
• Assists Projects Coordinator with departmental efforts as assigned, including special projects, DEI-specific interdepartmental projects, and occasional attendance of coalition meetings within PPHP’s regions, and other duties as assigned.
• Stays current on knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and justice related news and topics.

Qualifications:

• Student seeking a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Gender and Sexualities Studies, Women’s Studies, Sociology, Public Health, Psychology, or other relevant majors. 
• Commitment to the mission of Planned Parenthood.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and writing skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of the internet as a resource for research and communication. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team with staff and volunteers or independently. 
• Attention to deadlines and confidentiality with content sensitive material in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously with thorough follow-up.
• Spanish proficiency is recommended, but not required.
• Students with familiarity with or interest in I/DD and I/DD education are especially encouraged to apply.
• Students with an interest in bilingual education are especially encouraged to apply.

Minimum Commitment: Full Academic Year, 9 month commitment (September through May), 10-15 hours per week. 

• Occasional possibility of substituting with evening and/or weekend event attendance on a support level basis.
• Hybrid remote and in-person activities (must provide your own transportation)
  • Most hours will be completed virtually (subject to change)
  • All in-person activities will include COVID-19 safety precautions
• Compensation: Interns are encouraged to arrange to obtain college credit for the internship. Financial compensation is dependent on available funds and may differ from previous or future internships.  

Apply via the link below under Education and Training. 

Position Summary: 

• Assists Advocacy & Government Relations (AGR) team in public policy research and advocacy, government relations, and advocacy to promote PPHP’s mission and strategic goals. 
• Supports the advancement of the mission of PPHP through community collaboration, elected official engagement, volunteer engagement, and outreach. 
• Coordinates and implements Patient Advocacy Programs. The Patient Advocacy Programs (PAP) are a collection of advocacy programs focused on placing Planned Parenthood patient advocates at the center of Planned Parenthood’s advocacy efforts. In advocating for and supporting patient needs and experiences at Planned Parenthood, coordinate and implement targeted campaigns to mobilize support for and raise awareness of reproductive rights, health care issues through patient and health center guest engagement.
  • PAP programs at PPHP include:
    • Health Center Advocacy Program (HCAP)
    • Healthy Neighborhood Canvassing (HNC)
    • Story Collection/Storytelling
• Assists the Director of Advocacy & Government Relations, specifically, with 2024 candidate research, interview coordination, and voter education efforts through Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Action Fund (PPHPAF)

Primary Responsibilities:

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic

To support all affiliate advocacy and government relations efforts with PAP programs, specifically:

• Supports all public policy work, including scheduling lobby visits at their district, Albany, or Washington, DC offices. Maintains ongoing, constructive two-way communication and designs strategy to address individual needs of each elected official.
• Participates in public policy and issue advocacy, including but not limited to attending lobby visits, providing public testimony, developing petitions and grassroots advocacy asks, and attending events hosted by elected officials in the PPHP region.
• Manages the Storytelling Program, including 
  • Engage with self-disclosed interested individuals for storytelling training and sharing opportunities (virtual and in person)
    • Providing 1-on-1 coaching for story writing and storytelling support
    • Research or create opportunities for storytellers to share experiences, both internally and externally
  • Facilitating group storytelling workshops
• Lead Organizer in the recruitment, coordination, training, and mobilization of volunteers in the Health Center Advocacy Program (HCAP)
  • Provide any additional trainings for HCAP volunteers to ensure up to date information and support
• Supports planning, content/material creation and implementation of specific issue or advocacy campaigns with HCAP and topic-specific Storytelling Workshops
  • Examples: Civic engagement; voter registration, abortion access
• Supports planning, content/material creation and implementation of Healthy Neighborhood Canvassing, including, but not limited to
  • Developing campaign scripts
  • Create outreach materials
  • Cut canvassing turf for AGR Coordinators
• As needed, participates in tabling for college events, community/street festivals, health fairs with PPHP; canvassing (crowd and targeted neighborhoods), phone banking
• Assists Advocacy and Government Relations staff in all department efforts including special projects, internal and external communications, and interdepartmental projects.
• Works to gain greater knowledge of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and freedom issues.
• Conducts appropriate research for a variety of advocacy and government relations efforts.
• Participates in scheduling appointments and conference calls
• Other projects and duties as required or assigned by Advocacy and Government Relations staff.

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Action Fund and PPHP Votes:

• Tracks progress and details of all 2024 federal, state and local electoral races
  • Conducts specific research for candidates who submit a candidate questionnaire.
• Provides administrative support for candidate interviews, as needed
• Provides support for PPHP Action Fund events as needed. 

Qualifications:

• Student seeking an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Commitment to the mission of Planned Parenthood.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and writing skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of the internet as a resource for research and communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team with staff and volunteers or independently.  Attention to deadlines and confidentiality with content sensitive material in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assertive, detail-oriented, and able to manage several projects simultaneously with thorough follow-up.
• Complete in-person interview, background check, and mandatory trainings.
• Attend regularly scheduled 1-on-1 supervision with Director, Advocacy and Government Relations.
• Spanish proficiency is recommended, but not required.

Time Commitment:

• Full Academic Year, including Winter Intersession; 10-month commitment (August through May), 12-15 hours per week. 
  • Occasional possibility of substituting with evening and/or weekend event attendance on a support level basis.
  • Hybrid remote and in-person activities
    • Most hours will be completed virtually (subject to change)
    • All in-person activities will include COVID-19 safety precautions
• Miscellaneous:
  • Complete in-person interview, background check, and mandatory trainings. Internship Orientation with Advocacy and Government Relations Team will be scheduled before you begin.
  • Must comply with PPHP policies, with high priority on compliance with confidentiality and social media policies.  
• Compensation: Interns are encouraged to arrange to obtain college credit for the internship. Financial compensation is dependent on available funds and may differ from previous or future internships. 

Apply via the link below or email [email protected].