Strategic Engagement (Advocacy) Volunteer - Tampa, FL

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:

• Identify and engage key stakeholders—educators, parents, community leaders, and decision-makers—to build support for SEL initiatives.
• Help manage strategic partnerships with advocacy organizations, school districts, and education networks.
• Track emerging issues in SEL-related education policy and contribute to internal strategy sessions. Conduct Policy Research
• Create public-facing materials such as one-pagers, slide decks, and storytelling spotlights that communicate the impact of SEL.
• Assist with grant research, public funding opportunities, and local initiatives that support SEL implementation.
• Be available to meet with the Advocacy Team once every week or two weeks.

Qualifications:

• A strong commitment to education reform, mental health advocacy, or youth empowerment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience or interest in community outreach, coalition-building, or organizing.
• Familiarity with the U.S. public education system and SEL concepts (or a willingness to learn quickly).
• Organized, resourceful, and proactive—able to manage multiple moving parts and adapt as needed.
• Creative thinker who understands how to tailor messaging for different audiences (educators, policymakers, parents, youth).
• Comfortable working in collaborative, cross-functional teams and using virtual communication tools.