Paid Internship (W-9/1099)

Issued by: Juntos Community

Issued date: March 14, 2024

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until available internship positions are filled.

Company Background

Juntos Community envisions a society where every person has access to high quality jobs and careers that provide a living wage and build generational wealth. Our values of community, family and equity guide our work.

Our advocacy program, “Juntos Advocacy”, focuses on improving the implementation of state laws that impact undocumented Coloradans’ access to upward economic mobility and well-being. Our work consists of education, research and community data collection, and advocacy.

To learn more about our work, visit our website at www.juntoscommunity.org.

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Internship Objectives

Objective Summary:

As an Advocacy Intern, you will play a crucial role in conducting research, advocating and building relationships with stakeholders for improved access to upward economic mobility and well-being for undocumented residents of Coloradans.

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Scope of Work

• Policy Research:
  • Conduct research on education and career access experienced by undocumented people, especially undocumented residents of Colorado.
  • Conduct research on laws impacting undocumented students and professionals financial well-being and health in Colorado and create 1-page overviews that are accessible for community members.
  • Investigate legislation and implementation processes in other states to learn about best practices that can be applied to Colorado.

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• Regulatory Advocacy / Policy Implementation:
  • Organize and attend meetings with agencies at the state and local level, as well as educational institutions and other employers, to advocate for improved implementation of state laws.
  • Engage with executive branch leaders to advocate for improved financial well-being and access to opportunities for immigrants and refugees.
  • Meet with state legislators to explore legislative action to improve the financial well-being and health of undocumented Coloradans.

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• Stakeholder Relationship Building:
  • Establish relationships with like-minded advocacy organizations in other states.
  • Establish and build relationships with potential stakeholders and partner institutions in Colorado.
  • Represent Juntos at community events through tabling and engagement activities.
  • Conduct community listening sessions to learn from and document the experiences of undocumented community members.
  • Alongside Juntos staff, train community members and stakeholders about policies and advocacy.

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Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Interest in policy and advocacy.
• Demonstrated commitment to the well-being of undocumented immigrants.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Tech requirements: Google Workspace, Phone, Computer, Internet, and Zoom.
• Access to reliable transportation is required (does not have to be a personal vehicle).

Duration and Compensation

This internship may last 1-2 semesters depending on the interest of the applicant.

Part-time (10-15 hours per week) interns will be compensated with a $2,500 stipend per semester.

Full-time (30 hour per week) interns will be compensated $4,000 per semester.

As an internship, this position is not eligible for benefits. The intern is not entitled to unemployment insurance benefits through Juntos Community. The intern is obligated to pay federal and state income tax on any stipend paid to the intern.

Schedule and Location

Schedule will be determined by the number of hours and length of the internship. Availability for occasional weekday evening or weekend events should be expected.

This is a hybrid internship with a mixture of remote work and in-person work alongside Juntos staff at our Denver office (Tuesdays and Thursdays), as well as at in-person community events.  

How to Apply:

Email all job application materials to advocacy@juntoscommunity.org with “Communications & Community Engagement Internship” in the subject line. Complete applications will include:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. 3 References, including name, email and phone number

The cover letter should not exceed 1 page. Cover letter should address the following:

• The Why. Why do you want to work at/with Juntos Community?
• Relevant experience as it relates to working with (or relationships with) undocumented immigrants and refugees and/or the responsibilities of this role.  
• Number of hours per week and length of internship that you are looking for.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until available internship positions are filled.

Please direct any question to advocacy@juntoscommunity.org or 720-383-4721.

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