Our Family Coalition advances equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) families with children through support, education, and advocacy.

Our Policy and Communications Program builds public education campaigns that advance equity for LGBTQ-headed families with children, builds parent capacity to create a vibrant media presence, and engages in statewide advocacy efforts. Our efforts have contributed to the implementation of the FAIR Education Act and the Modern Family Act.

This is an unpaid internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with outreach efforts through media, events, organizations, and coalitions
• Assist with current advocacy efforts, including tracking and reporting
• Analyze previous campaigns, and provide recommendations to help further goals of current education and advocacy work
• Assist with the development and publication of research reports
• Provide general support to the Policy and Communications Director and Executive Director, as well as overall assistance with broader campaign initiatives.

Interns are accepted on an on-going, as-needed basis. Minimum 2-month commitment; 4-16 hours/week; start/end date flexible. Our office is located in San Francisco, easily accessible by public transportation.

• Experience in research, organizing, and/or advocacy at a campaign-oriented organization;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Comfortable working with diverse community groups and coalitions;
• Ability to work independently and take initiative;
• Good organization and time-management skills;
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to LGBT equality and social justice;
• Able to work in a small, close-knit team environment.

Our Family Coalition advances equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) families with children through support, education, and advocacy.