Political Advocate Volunteer

Resilience, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the mental health of students, as well as reducing mass shootings, suicide, and depression. Resilience, Inc. also works to combat declining test scores, low student engagement, and a slew of other social issues.

Our organization focuses on offering Social Emotional Learning tools to enable K-12 schools to teach emotional intelligence through 5 core topics: self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, goal setting & effective decision-making. We also provide tools for acquiring and maintaining inspiration, hope, social beings, and overall well-being.

Our mission is to teach SEL tools at every school in the country. It is a tough challenge, but we know “No Challenge, No Change.” If you are also concerned about children’s mental health and social well-being, join us! Become a member of Resilience, Inc. and help change the way schools approach mental health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and research legislation and policy trends related to SEL, mental health, education, and student well-being.
• Draft policy briefs, advocacy letters, talking points, and fact sheets for legislators and stakeholders.
• Assist with outreach to elected officials and government agencies to promote SEL-aligned legislation and funding.
• Help plan and support virtual or in-person advocacy events, roundtables, and legislative briefings.
• Develop and manage content for advocacy campaigns, including emails, social media, petitions, and newsletters.
• Collaborate with community partners, educators, and other nonprofits to build support for SEL policy goals.
• Track engagement metrics and outcomes related to grassroots and legislative outreach.

Qualifications:

• Deep interest in education policy, mental health advocacy, or social-emotional learning.
• Strong research and written communication skills, especially in a policy or campaign setting.
• Basic knowledge of U.S. education systems and legislative processes.
• Self-starter who is detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Experience with political organizing, student government, nonprofit advocacy, or related fields is a plus.
• Familiarity with digital advocacy tools (e.g., Action Network, Canva, social media management) is a bonus.