1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite 203
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 682-1835
Collective Action Intern Position Description
Flexible start date in September 2015
Founded in 2008, First 5 FUNdamentals (F5F) is a non-profit organization that provides staffing, communications, leadership, and data support to Project Child Success – Pierce County’s early learning movement. Following a collective impact framework, F5F supports over 65 organizations that are working together to achieve the vision that all Pierce County children start school ready to succeed. We’re also one of ten early learning regional coalitions across the state, as designated by the Department of Early Learning, tasked with coordinating county-wide early learning efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, the Collective Action Intern will gain hands-on experience in the field of education/early learning policy and collective impact. For additional information about collective impact, see article available here. Under the direction of the Collective Action Coordinator, intern will assist with the functions necessary to organize Pierce County’s early learning movement, called Project Child Success. Specific projects will be determined based on intern’s desired learning outcomes and objectives. Key learning areas and activities may include the following:
Collective Impact
* Attend monthly community meetings and action team meetings to observe and participate in early learning relationship building, community engagement, quality improvement and system development. Schedule of meetings can be found here.
* Assist with meeting preparation as needed, including but not limited to agenda creation, note-taking during meetings, and note dissemination.
Early Learning Policy and Advocacy
* Engage in county and state-wide policy efforts as needed
* Collaborate with Policy Lead in early learning advocacy
* Collect stories from partner organizations that can be used for our Monthly Member Stories, which are sent to legislative members once a month.
Social Media and Marketing
* Create a social media plan/guidelines
* Under the direction of the Collective Action Coordinator, compile the e-newsletter that goes out twice a month
* Under the direction of the Collective Action Coordinator, maintain social media presence
Data and Research
* Review state and county early learning data
* Potential for research project based on intern’s interests and/or course requirements
Other duties may be assigned, as long as they fit into the scope and expectations of the intern’s learning objectives.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be currently enrolled in a college or university.
SALARY, BENEFITS, & HOURS:
This is an unpaid internship and does not include benefits. Internship hours will be between 8-20 hours a week Monday through Friday, depending on intern’s availability. Specific working hours will vary depending on both F5F and the intern’s schedule.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
The intern may travel within Pierce County and on occasion to meetings throughout Washington State. Must have reliable transportation, and possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and required insurance.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
Requires prolonged sitting with some bending, stooping and stretching, eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator and other office equipment. Requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Requires the ability to communicate with others and to convey information effectively. Requires the ability to follow complex instructions; think logically in following procedures and instructions; understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision making; and use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Requires the ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes. Requires the ability to work under stress, with interruptions and deadlines and the ability to frequently face deadlines with attention to detail, and complete tasks and required documentation in a timely manner.
Internship is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by law.
To apply to the Collective Action Intern position, please send resume and cover letter to:
Jenny Nakata MSW, MPH
Collective Action Coordinator jennyn@First5FUNdamentals.org
office: (253) 682-1835
http://projectchildsuccess.org/
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 682-1835
Collective Action Intern Position Description
Flexible start date in September 2015
Founded in 2008, First 5 FUNdamentals (F5F) is a non-profit organization that provides staffing, communications, leadership, and data support to Project Child Success – Pierce County’s early learning movement. Following a collective impact framework, F5F supports over 65 organizations that are working together to achieve the vision that all Pierce County children start school ready to succeed. We’re also one of ten early learning regional coalitions across the state, as designated by the Department of Early Learning, tasked with coordinating county-wide early learning efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, the Collective Action Intern will gain hands-on experience in the field of education/early learning policy and collective impact. For additional information about collective impact, see article available here. Under the direction of the Collective Action Coordinator, intern will assist with the functions necessary to organize Pierce County’s early learning movement, called Project Child Success. Specific projects will be determined based on intern’s desired learning outcomes and objectives. Key learning areas and activities may include the following:
Collective Impact
* Attend monthly community meetings and action team meetings to observe and participate in early learning relationship building, community engagement, quality improvement and system development. Schedule of meetings can be found here.
* Assist with meeting preparation as needed, including but not limited to agenda creation, note-taking during meetings, and note dissemination.
Early Learning Policy and Advocacy
* Engage in county and state-wide policy efforts as needed
* Collaborate with Policy Lead in early learning advocacy
* Collect stories from partner organizations that can be used for our Monthly Member Stories, which are sent to legislative members once a month.
Social Media and Marketing
* Create a social media plan/guidelines
* Under the direction of the Collective Action Coordinator, compile the e-newsletter that goes out twice a month
* Under the direction of the Collective Action Coordinator, maintain social media presence
Data and Research
* Review state and county early learning data
* Potential for research project based on intern’s interests and/or course requirements
Other duties may be assigned, as long as they fit into the scope and expectations of the intern’s learning objectives.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be currently enrolled in a college or university.
SALARY, BENEFITS, & HOURS:
This is an unpaid internship and does not include benefits. Internship hours will be between 8-20 hours a week Monday through Friday, depending on intern’s availability. Specific working hours will vary depending on both F5F and the intern’s schedule.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
The intern may travel within Pierce County and on occasion to meetings throughout Washington State. Must have reliable transportation, and possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and required insurance.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
Requires prolonged sitting with some bending, stooping and stretching, eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator and other office equipment. Requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Requires the ability to communicate with others and to convey information effectively. Requires the ability to follow complex instructions; think logically in following procedures and instructions; understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision making; and use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Requires the ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes. Requires the ability to work under stress, with interruptions and deadlines and the ability to frequently face deadlines with attention to detail, and complete tasks and required documentation in a timely manner.
Internship is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by law.
To apply to the Collective Action Intern position, please send resume and cover letter to:
Jenny Nakata MSW, MPH
Collective Action Coordinator jennyn@First5FUNdamentals.org
office: (253) 682-1835
http://projectchildsuccess.org/
