Bellarmine Summer Fellows - Advocacy Intern - Fore Women

Internship Opportunity 

Internship Title: Advocacy Intern 

Organization: Fore Women 

About the Organization 

Fore Women was founded in 1909, under the name National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles. Fore Women is a nonprofit organization that helps women build financial stability, economic mobility, and long-term opportunity. Through direct financial support, workforce development, career coaching, and advocacy, the organization serves more than 2,500 individuals and families each year. Much of work is supported by our resale shops, Fore Goods. 

Description

• Location: Mid-Wilshire and community sites, and remote 
• Position Type: Flexible based on academic schedule 
• Number of Interns: 1-2 
• Modality: Hybrid 
• Hours: 20-24 hours weekly 
  • To be eligible for stipend, student must complete at minimum 240 hours within 10 weeks.
• Work Schedule: 2-3 days a week either part time or full day, half in person and half online 
• Preferred Academic Year/Major: Political Science, Public Policy, Community Organizing, or other related fields (not required) 
• Compensation: For students enrolled in school, we are unable to compensate but do offer stipends to cover costs associated with events. 
• Tentative Start Date: June 1
• Tentative End Date: August 13
• Payment: $4500 stipend paid by BCLA, and internship course credit when applicable.
• Training/Orientation Provided: Yes, overview of our programs and introduction to different policies make up the first 2 weeks of the internship 

Position Overview 

The Advocacy Intern will support the Advocacy team with advancing policy and advocacy work that helps women in Los Angeles thrive. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in nonprofit policy and advocacy while allowing the intern to develop skills in public speaking, policy analysis, community organizing, and policy writing. 

The internship may be customized, when appropriate, to align with the student’s academic background, professional interests, and learning goals. 

Key Responsibilities 

The intern may: 

• Support writing policy briefs and explainers 
• Assist with conducting policy research to inform and shape our policy agenda 
• Participate in coalition meetings and community presentations 
• Help coordinate events including Advocacy Day, In-District Visits, Guaranteed Income Deep Dives, and more 
• Conduct policy research and tracking 
• Engage with volunteer advocates, program participants, and community partners 
• Maintain and organize databases and materials 
• Contribute to program development and messaging 
• Collaborate with team members and other departments on projects based on organizational priorities and the intern’s interests 

Learning Outcomes 

• Through this internship, students will have the opportunity to: 
• Gain practical experience in public policy, advocacy, and community engagement 
• Develop professional communication and collaboration skills 
• Strengthen skills in policy writing, training diverse audiences to advocate, and policy analysis 
• Gain experience working with volunteer advocates, program participants, and community organizational partners 
• Develop an understanding of how women in LA are impacted by and experience poverty and solutions to ensure all women thrive 
• Participate in event planning, program development, conference attendance, and policy research 
• Build professional confidence and workplace readiness 
• Apply academic knowledge to real-world professional experiences 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Interested in policy, advocacy, grassroots change, and/or community organizing 
• Comfortable balancing multiple projects and deadlines 
• Able to thoughtfully discuss policies related to ending poverty with sensitivity 
• A team player open to collaboration 

Internship Host Site/Employer Partner Information 

Supervisor: Courtney Widerman, Advocacy Coordinator 

Department: Programs, Advocacy Email: courtney@allfore.org Phone: 323-852-8513 

Additional Information: 

Internship Site: Mid-Wilshire office and hybrid remote 

Parking is available on site, and the office is near the Wilshire/Fairfax metro stop. The office dress code is business casual (jeans ok). We ask no open-toed shoes and appropriate clothing for an office including no shorts or revealing clothing.