Episcopal Public Policy Network Fellowship
The Episcopal Public Policy Network (EPPN) and the Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations bring the positions of the Episcopal Church to our nation's lawmakers. We represent the social policies of the church established by the General Convention and Executive Council, including issues of international peace and justice, human rights, immigration, welfare, poverty, hunger, health care, violence, civil rights, the environment, racism and issues involving women and children.
Description:
The 2010 Fellow will have the opportunity to work closely with our grassroots coordinator and policy analysts, contribute to policy research, work with ecumenical and secular coalitions, and attend Congressional committee hearings. The internship experience will provide interns with a general understanding of Congressional procedure as well as how staff and members of the EPPN effectively advocate the positions of the General Convention and Executive Council of the Episcopal Church. Weekly staff meetings keep our fellow updated on the status of key legislation and advocacy strategy. Past fellows have taken on a current issue and produced a full spectrum of resources from background papers and brochures, to prayers and multimedia resources.
Skills Required:
While it is preferred that applicants be Episcopalian, it is not required. Applicants must have strong computer skills and high proficiency with Microsoft Office. Candidates must have excellent oral and written skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. In addition, interns must display good judgment and pleasant manner at all times as they often may be the first contact that Members of Congress, their staff, representatives of the Administration, Bishops, clergy and lay people have with the Episcopal Church. Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, as well as be flexible when priorities change quickly. Knowledge of Episcopal Church and legislative process is helpful but not essential.
Unique Opportunities:
The Beatitudes Society Fellow will have the opportunity to:
• contribute to policy research
• work with ecumenical and secular coalitions
• attend Congressional committee hearings and briefings offered by a number of nationally recognized think taks and associations
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