Internship

Spring 2009 Internship Recruitment

The Partners in Policymaking Internship (PIP 1) is being offered in Spring 2009! The session will begin on February 4th, 2009 and run through March 19th, 2009. The deadline for application submission is January 5th, 2009.

There is a required, 3 day face-to-face, training institute for the Internship. The first session face to face seminar in Anchorage will be February 4th(9am-4:30pm), 5th(9am-4:30pm), & 6th(9am-4pm), 2008. The face to face is a requirement for participating in the internship. Travel and expenses are paid by Partners in Policymaking & you do not need to live in Anchorage to be eligible.

How to Apply: Internship application in word or PDF

Would you like to learn how to work with decision makers to get the results you want? Work with others to improve services? Have your voice heard?

The Partners in Policymaking internship is a training opportunity to help you learn to be an effective advocate for yourself or someone you care about. The training is designed for individuals with disabilities behavioral/mental health disorders, elders, people with long-term care needs, and family members. As part of the training you will:

• Learn strategies for planning and participating in advocacy efforts;
• Explore ways to help individuals maintain authority and control of their lives;
• Identify local and statewide leadership opportunities;
• Practice effective communication strategies to promote change.

What you get:

• Group and individual training and support
• Training materials and resources
• Intensive training institute (3 day face-to-face in Anchorage)
• Support for training-related travel
• Materials to support project activities

Your commitment/expectation:

• Approximately 10 hours per week working on training activities;
• Participation in weekly intern meetings, either face-to-face or by computer conference (E-live) —you do not have to live in Anchorage to be eligible
• Willingness to work with other interns and mentors on advocacy activities via phone, e-mail etc.

Advanced Partners in Policymaking Internship(PIP II) training will begin January 12, 2009 & run for 6 weeks, this session is already filled to maximum student capacity. If you are interested in attending the PIP II advanced training, please watch for future openings or contact Kathy Fitzgerald for more information.