Reports to: Public Policy & Advocacy Manager

FSLA Status: Internship

Hours: Flexible hours, with preference given to candidates who can commit at least 16 hours/week, at least twice a week in our office. Please include your availability–days and times–in your cover letter. We are open from 10am-6pm ET, Monday-Friday, with some programs running occasionally in the evenings or on weekends.

AGENCY DESCRIPTION:

NAMI-NYC seeks a dynamic, self-starter to support our public policy and advocacy work and help take us to the next level. Our program is aimed at providing participants with hands-on learning experience in policy creation, community coalition management, and liaising with stakeholders and elected officials. This is open to undergraduate juniors and seniors or graduate students. Strong preference for those living in New York City. At the conclusion of the internship, participants will have a clear understanding of the steps required to build support for mental health policies and issue-based advocacy campaigns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research policy topics related to mental health at the intersections of criminal legal reform, health insurance reform and parity, substance use disorder challenges, supportive housing issues, and education advocacy
• Contact elected officials and/or their respective staff members
• Stay updated on New York City and State political trends
• Participate in weekly department strategy meetings, as deemed necessary
• Attend coalition and external partner meetings, city council hearings, occasional in-person rallies, and external events as schedule permits to take notes, pictures and brief the team
• Work with staff to collect program data to update and monitor evaluation reports and internal databases and translate data into advocacy tools
• Assist in the development of email, text and phone banking advocacy campaigns
• Collaborate with the communications department to create advocacy communication pieces, including but not limited to emails, newsletters, event descriptions, op-eds
• Help manage the Advocacy Ambassador Program, including with screening and interviewing potential Ambassador candidates and coordinating everyday external communications with program participants
• Support the Public Policy and Advocacy Manager in facilitating monthly advocacy training sessions and Ambassador meetings, when necessary, and in providing technical assistance to
• Ambassadors and other advocates in crafting and presenting their stories for legislative change

Qualifications: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present before a group of people
• Must work well independently – we dive into what needs to be done, and so must you
• Creative thinker, not afraid to offer up ideas for new ways to reach our audiences
• Must have access to reliable internet connection
• Active user of tools and platforms in the social media space as well as virtual meeting platforms, such as Zoom, GoogleMeet and Microsoft Teams
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office Suite
• Good sense of humor. It makes for a good working environment.
• Enthusiasm for the mission of NAMI-NYC, mental health advocacy, and the people we serve.

Physical Demands:

The intern must occasionally lift and/or move objects that are up to 25 pounds. Be able to meet in person for events/rallies.

SALARY & BENEFITS: 

This is a paid position with a monetary stipend and for school credit.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter about your interest, and your resume, to advocacy@naminyc.org with “Public Policy and Advocacy Intern” in the subject line.

Reports to:  Digital Media Associate

FSLA Status: Internship

Hours: 16-20 hours per week, 2-3 days per week.

AGENCY DESCRIPTION:

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC) helps individuals and families affected by mental illness build better lives through education, support, and advocacy. As one of the largest affiliates of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, we work collaboratively with other stakeholders in the community to educate the public, advocate for legislation, reduce stigma and improve the mental health system. See www.naminyc.org for details.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

NAMI-NYC seeks a Production Assistant Intern who will assist and work closely with our Digital Media Associate to create culturally responsive, multilingual, and accessible videos and content elevating NAMI-NYC’s programs, events, outreach, partnerships, as well as for anti-stigma and advocacy campaigns. The person in this role will assist during all the stages of production, including but not limited to preparing documents before the shoot, setting up the camera, helping with lighting and recording audio, and footage management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist our Digital Media Associate during all phases of production.
• Make sure all necessary paperwork gets completed prior to shoots.
• Ensure that all equipment is charged and readily available for a successful shoot.
• Assist on set with Sound and Lighting as needed.
• Set up and break down recording equipment before and after use.
• Store and organize footage.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to NAMI-NYC’s mission.
• Knowledge of pre-production fundamentals.
• Curious and problem solver team player. Highly organized and works collaboratively.
• Knowledge of camera equipment (SLR equipment.)
• Familiar with studio lighting equipment and audio recording equipment.
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere.
• Sense of humor.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Physical Demands:

The intern must occasionally lift and/or move video equipment, such as a camera, tripods, and lights.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

This is an internship for school credit.

The above description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

To apply: Send cover letter and resume to jobs@naminyc.org. Be sure to put PRODUCTION ASSISTANT INTERN in the subject line. Please include a link to your reel. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.