Advocacy Intern

" Advocacy Intern

Job Synopsis

The Advocacy Intern, based in Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Canada’s Peace & Justice Office (P&J), supports the organization’s capacity to advocate for peace andjusticeat the federal level.This four-month positioncombines research, communications, administrative, and project supportresponsibilities.Working closely with the P&J staff and members of the Canadian Advocacy Network, the internassistsin monitoring Canadian government policy developments, drafting research and communicationmaterials, and providing logistical support for learning events and advocacy initiatives.Thisrole requires initiative, independent work, and a commitment to MCC’s peace and justice priorities, while offeringopportunitiesfor personallearning and professional development in advocacy and public engagement. This position isprimarilysupervised by onePeace&Justice Officestaff person but requires close and ongoing collaboration with other members of thePeace&Justice Officeteam.This internship is available on alivingwage basisfrom 18.75 hours up to37.5 hoursper week. Due to the short-term nature of this position, relocation policiesand benefitpackagedo not apply. This position is available onan hourlybasis. Only those candidateswhoarelegally eligible towork inCanada should apply. Hourly Employee Full Time Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply. Essential

Currently enrolled inor recentlygraduated froma university program in a related field (e.g., political science, international development, history,or a comparable field). Ability toanalyze and engage withnew issuesand fields of study. Strongwritten and verbalcommunication skillswith the ability to presentcomplex information clearly andto diverseaudiences. Collaborative team playerwith theability to engageeffectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative indeveloping and implementing ideas. Understanding of Canadian government structures, policy development, anddecision-makingprocesses. Police record check. Preferred

Fluency in French. Understanding ofsocial justice issues relatedto the priorities of MCC. Key Responsibilities

Contact/Relationships

Based in the Peace & Justice Office, the Advocacy Internwill bepartof a team that providesexpertiseandsupportfor MCC Canada’s advocacy efforts. The internwill workprimarily with P&J staffand will also engage withmembers of the Canadian Advocacy Network. Supervision

No supervisory responsibilities. During this four-month position, the internwillassistwithmonitoringand conductingbackground research on Canadian federal government policy issues, asidentifiedbytheir supervisor. The intern will also contributetoroutine office administrativetasksand provide logistical support for a variety of projects, including significant support for learning activities for MCC supporters. Initiative and Ingenuity

The intern will take initiativein supporting and contributing to thedirection of theinternship. Thisincludesassisting in thedevelopmentofpersonal learningobjectivesthat alignwithestablished P&JOfficepriorities. Communication/Interpersonal Skills

Ability to writevarious kinds of communication on a regular basisfor internal MCC staff and external MCC supporters. Mental/Physical/Visual Demand

Thisposition requiresdesk-basedworkwith significantscreen time.It also requires engagement withstories and reportsaddressingglobalinjustice,conflictand violence. End Result

MCC Canada’scapacitytoeffectively advocate for peace and justice isenhanced throughstrengthenedresearch, communications, and supporter engagement. Major Responsibilities

10%Creation of learning objectives 20% Research 15% Meeting attendance 30% Communications 25% Administrationfor special projects Duties

10%Creation of learning objectives Take initiative to help shape the direction oftheinternship. Establish personal learningobjectivesin alignment withPeace & Justiceresearch priorities. 20%Research Assistin monitoring and analyzingCanadiangovernment legislation, policies, and activities. Track developmentsthroughmainstream and specializedmedia sources. 15%Meetingattendance Attend and report back on public events, lectures, conferences, and coalition meetings. Participatein regular staff meetingswith the Peace&Justice team, Canadian Advocacy Network,MCC Canada, andothers,including shared times ofdevotions and prayer with all in attendance. 30%Communications Draft policy briefs, research summaries,and internal event reportson federal government agendas.