2024 Organizing Internship

United We Dream (UWD) is the largest immigrant youth-led community in the country. We create welcoming spaces for young people – regardless of immigration status – to make their voices heard and win victories so that all people can live free and thrive. We recruit, support, engage and empower young people and are creating a new generation of social justice leaders to change our world. 

Our powerful network is made up of 1.2 million members, over 100 local groups across 28 states, and we reach over 5 million people online every month. We celebrate our diversity and believe in multi-ethnic, multi-racial, inter-generational intersectional solutions. Over 60% of our members are womxn and 20% identify as LGBTQ.

Whether we’re organizing in the streets, building innovative technology systems, opening doors for LGBTQ immigrant youth, clearing pathways to education, stopping deportations, or creating alliances across social movements, United We Dream puts undocumented immigrant youth in the driver’s seat. United We Dream is a fast-paced, dynamic organization which has become a leading voice in social change and has appeared in every major news outlet in the country.

We are driven by the priorities and needs of our members; have trained thousands of individuals; and have supported countless local organizing groups. Today, United We Dream is arguably the most influential immigrant rights organization in the nation and a leading driver of progressive politics and strategy. Our brand is known around the world and we are proud to be driven by the hopes, dreams, decisions, and brilliance of directly impacted young people. 

Learn more about United We Dream by visiting www.unitedwedream.org

POSITION SUMMARY

UWD is looking for an engaging, passionate and self-motivated Organizing intern, ready to win campaigns that will improve the lives of immigrants and people of color. In collaboration with our organizers in TX, CA, the DMV and Power Building Manager, you will develop and support the implementation of our grassroots base building programs to advance and grow our community  of immigrant youth and supporters.

The organizing intern will support cutting-edge campaigns that focus on youth organizing, civic engagement campaigns, and leadership development assisting in building a sustainable base and long-term power.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about UWD’s mission and be highly motivated about working in a fast-growing organization. They must be committed to fighting for freedom and dignity for all communities of color, a skilled multi-tasker, reliable, and committed to meeting deadlines while working collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced environment.
This is a hybrid, part-time internship. Ability to work evenings and weekends and ability to join some of our in person programming.  Although not required, a major plus if you are multilingual. 

This is a paid internship. Interns will receive a stipend of $18 per hour and will be expected to commit 15 hours/week for 9 weeks. Regular work schedule can be coordinated with the supervisor.

CURRICULUM

The internship will provide both a professional and educational opportunity for interns. Interns will be invited to participate in workshops and learning opportunities that will enable them to succeed in the program and beyond. Below you will find some of the key skills and concepts you will learn and put into practice during your time as an intern.

• Concepts
  • Base building, organizing and leadership development
  • Non violent direct action and event planning
  • Spiritual Resilience,
  • Bringing and organizing our people 
  • Narrative and Public Leadership
  • Data safety and security 
• Critical Skills
  • Basics of organizing 
  • Key Skills to Developing Strategic Relationships
  • Understanding Internal/External Organizational Dynamics
  • Understanding Inside-Outside Strategy and Tactics
  • Intro to Communications, Facilitation and Digital Organizing
  • Basics of Project Coordination 
  • Doxxing and data sustainability 

All Interns should be available to participate in four mandatory training sessions on the following dates: 

• Friday, October 4th,  11:00 am ET  - 4:00 pm ET 
• Friday, October 11th, 1:00 pm ET - 3:00 pm ET 
• Friday, October 25th, 1:00 pm ET  - 4:00 pm ET 
• Friday, November 8th,1:00 pm ET  - 4:00 pm ET 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programmatic Organizing Support:  Assist the organizing team with recruiting new members in your community, and hosting events on designated areas to bring community members together. Support with strengthening the programming and the infrastructure of your school or community chapter. On the ground support for various events, such chapters meetings, community outreach or mobilizations. 
• Data measuring and tracking : Utilize internal data systems to input member data, follows, kee Use the Quomon to input data for 1:1 and membership.
• Demonstrate embodied leadership: Prioritize taking care of your physical and emotional health as a key component of thriving in your role. Practice self-care behaviors in ways that work best for you and proactively encourage yourself to prioritize self-care as well. Project trust & confidence in your abilities and skills and recognize the achievements and abilities of others.
• Strengthen the culture: Ensure a safe, welcoming, and inspiring organizational culture for members to excel in. Role model and uphold UWD’s values of creating an inclusive and equitable environment.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Basic knowledge of and commitment to immigration work, past experience preferred
• Some experience or interest in creating educational content and organizing 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Spanish a plus
• Ability to remain calm and professional while dealing with tight deadlines
• Smart, flexible, and likes working in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with online work platforms including, but not limited to Zoom, Slack, and G-Suite

Cultural Competency

• Strong understanding of the immigrant experience
• Understanding of race, gender, sexuality and other aspects of identity, and their intersections, and how that plays out in the work
• Demonstrates self-awareness of their own multiple group identities and their attendant dynamics, and can adapt approach as needed
• Ability to build strong relationships and trust across race, gender, class, and other group identities, both internally and externally

COMPENSATION

Interns will receive a $18 per hour stipend and be expected to commit 15 hours per week for 9  weeks. Regular work schedule can be coordinated with the supervisor.

LOCATION

As UWD is a remote-first workplace, this is a full-time, remote position. We have a preference to hire in states where we already have employees working from home - AZ, DC, CT, CA, MD, VA, NM, NY, OK, SC, and TX. 

TO APPLY

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing example through our career website https://unitedwedream.org/about/careers/. Please do not send duplicate materials and incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

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UWD is an equal opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. UWD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship status, religion, political orientation, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, or disability.