African American Ministers Leadership Council Fellowship Description

Description of Work:

Research and identify developing issues and policy in regards to the five Task Force areas (Healthcare, Public Education, Civic Engagement, Equal Justice, and Economic Justice) featured in African American publications; monitor news stories in mainstream media reporting on these trends affecting the African American community.
Research and identify developing trends of Religious Right Wing groups featured in African American publications; monitor news stories in mainstream media reporting on these trends.
Create profiles for 10 – 12 Right Wing organizations working in the African American community, including tracking their funding, media stories, and possible links between them.
Assist in maintaining AARA member database, including adding and updating records.
Answer requests for material or information about AARA programs from members and the general public.
Help identify, prepare, develop and disseminate information and resources in preparation for department meetings, special presentations, trainings and conferences locally or in the field.
Send correspondence to member congregations by fax, email, and U.S. mail.

Skills Required:

Interest in coalition politics.
Some working knowledge or experience with African American outreach and/or communities of faith.
Some knowledge of Microsoft Access or similar database software preferred.
Clear and persuasive writing and interpersonal skills.
Must be a self-starter, an innovator and a good team player.
Interest in issues relating to the intersections of religion, values, and public policy
Willingness to learn, show initiative and creativity.
Strong commitment to social justice and People For the American Way’s issue agenda

Unique opportunities provided by this internship:

Access to a network of like-minded progressive clergy, theologians/scholars, seminarians, and advocates who share the common goal of social change in the areas of Public Education, Health Care, Equal Justice, Civic Participation, and Economic Justice.

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