About the Human Services Council
The Human Services Council of New York (HSC) is a membership association, representing the not-for-profit social service agencies throughout New York. Our membership includes federations, subsector-specific umbrella associations, advocacy groups, and direct service providers, both large and small, that provide a wide variety of human services from child care and after school programs for children and youth to transportation and meals for seniors, as well as child welfare, health, mental health, homeless, immigration, and substance abuse services. The mission of the Human Services Council (HSC) is to build broad recognition and support for the substantial and essential contributions of the not-for-profit human service sector to the citizens and the fabric of New York City.
To that end, HSC:
• sets the human services sector's short-term and long-term agenda on critical provider and client issues, organizing executive directors of federations and umbrella agencies, service providers, and other relevant organizations to speak with common purpose;
• develops and implements sector-wide initiatives and advocacy strategies;
• promotes the sector's partnership with government; and
• acts as the organized voice for the sector, building broad recognition and support for providers and clients from government, the business community, funders, and the public.
Description
We are looking for Summer internships, full or part-time.
This internship is an excellent opportunity for students pursuing a career in public administration, public policy, education, social work, or nonprofit management to gain exposure to the inner workings of the legislative process and will provide the practical experience necessary to fully develop advocacy, fundraising, organizing, and research skills.
Duties
• Assisting the Deputy Executive Director and staff with advocacy initiatives.
• Research and compile information that highlights the impact of policies on not-for-profits and the people they serve. Additionally, helping HSC connect the impact to the broader community including sectors such as education and workforce.
• Drafting memorandums, letters, and testimony to be used in advocacy campaigns.
• Maintaining contact lists including contact information for elected officials, membership lists, and advocacy campaign lists.
• Assisting with membership expansion and fundraising campaigns.
• Representing the organization at coalition meetings and public policy briefings.
• Monitoring City and State budget and legislative activities impacting the human services sector.
• Preparing and distributing training and educational materials to our membership on various topics.
• Maintaining social media presence for the organization via Twitter, Facebook, and our website.
• Assist in the planning of events, trainings, and committee meetings.
