Midwest Summer Intern

About Young InvinciblesYoung Invincibles ("YI") is a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization working to expand economicopportunity for young people ages 18 to 34 and to amplify their voices in the national political conversationand policy arena. Founded by and for young adults in the summer of 2009 during the debate over healthcare reform, YI has quickly grown into a leading voice for young people on the issues of healthcare, highereducation, pathways to jobs/workforce and civic engagement. The organization has achieved majorsuccesses in areas ranging from the regulation of college health plans to Pell grants, and has successfullyengaged hundreds of thousands of young adults online through a network of over 100 partnerorganizations. Our regional offices (California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Texas) have increased grantaid for low-income college students, expanded funding for community colleges, and ensuredundocumented students can access in-state tuition.Overview of Internship RoleOur Summer 2026 intern will join YI at an exciting time as we continue our "State of Young Illinois"campaign, convene our annual policy summit, and host our Powershift Leaders Retreat in August. Theintern will provide logistical support and thought-partnership on implementing the office's programs andactivities.Interns are also assigned a Capstone Project, coordinating one of our offices mid- to large- scale activities(50-100 ppl). This Capstone will be assigned by the Director and will require coordination with the entireMW Office staff. The intern will meet with the Director weekly to go over deliverables and updates on theCapstone project. This summer, our internship projects include helping to organize an overnight leadershipretreat, support virtual and in-person young adult programming, and help plan our annual State of YoungIllinois summit.The intern will also have the ability to work directly with our staff, witnessing firsthand how a nonprofitpolicy advocacy organization operates day-to-day. The intern works collaboratively with the staff andreports to the Midwest Regional Director.Internship Duration: May - September 2026 Intern Roles and ResponsibilitiesComplete a long-term, Capstone project assigned by the DirectorConduct outreach to individuals and organizations to maximize our engagement and program recruitment effortsAttend and volunteer at YI's programs and events (in-person and virtually)Assist the Engagement Manager with implementation of the the Young Advocates ProgramAssist the Advocacy Manager with advocacy campaigns and actionsAttend regular meetings with the MW Office team (Wednesdays at 10am)Other duties as assignedA successful intern will demonstrate these qualities: Creative, energetic, and joyous attitudeWork a dependable and consistent scheduleResults-oriented and focused communication styleDemonstrates strong interpersonal skills with our team and external partners / stakeholdersAbility and willingness to work in a fast-paced work environment and an entrepreneurial atmosphereA commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionCultural competency working and collaborating with diverse populationsA passion for Young Invincibles' missionPreference: Students with previous coursework in politics, government, policy, nonprofit management or a related fieldWork LocationYI Midwest is a hybrid team. We have one in-office day per week, on Wednesdays. Interns are highlyencouraged to be present on Wednesday mornings (10am - 12pm). YI uses the Google Suite for all remotecommunications.Compensation:This internship is unpaid. Young Invincibles works with colleges and universities to meet requirements for obtaining credit for the internship.YI is an equal employment opportunity employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. YIdoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, nationalorigin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physicaldisability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, (including transgender status),weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency, where notsubstantially job-related), citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Created: 2026-04-02