We, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition of Seattle, select excited high school students to aid in event planning for MLK Day 2025. The Coalition is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Since 1982, the coalition has planned events for the holiday weekend, which include a march, rally, job fair, community meal, and civic-minded workshops.
Interns have the opportunity to participate and influence the planning process, to meet some of Seattle's civil rights leaders (who were key in getting more fair laws in the 1960s and beyond), and to work directly with the activists currently leading the Coalition.
Candidate Requirements:
High school student
Passion for social justice
Strong organizational and communication skills
Leadership abilities
Adaptability and flexibility
Basic familiarity with email and Zoom
Preferred (Not required) Skills:
Marketing and communication
Creative design and graphics
photography and videography
Responsibilities
Attend all coalition meetings: meetings are held every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 PM.
Participate in one subcommittee: candidate must be reachable via email. They will be expected to work with the committee of their choice, offering feedback and suggestions
Deliver one project with guidance: project examples are described above
Interns MUST be able to dedicate up to 4 hours maximum a week
Dependent on applicant skill sets, there may be additional role opportunities that will be communicated by the Executive Leadership Team
Application Requirements and Instructions
With every application, the scholar MUST include:
A cover letter no longer than 300 words, introducing yourself and describing your interest in the position and organization as well as a list of any current technical, people, and creative skills you may have.
One professional or academic reference
One personal reference
(Optional) A resume detailing other relevant experience and/or accolades
Applications are due October 7th, 2024 at 5 pm.
Interns will be contacted by October 9th, 2024.
internship begins on October 17th, 2024.
