Position Description

Working closely with the Communications Manager and an existing event plan, the Marketing and Events Intern will help the OutNebraska team execute the 2025 OutNebraska Legislative Day event. In addition, the intern will help to execute ongoing general communications to supporters and advocates. This position will primarily be remote but availability to work with the team during business hours is essential. The application deadline has been extended through November 7.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Using an existing plan, execute and support 2025 Legislative Day activities to help community members access the Nebraska Legislature
  • Write copy with guidance for the email newsletter and occasional update emails
  • Create and schedule social media content as directed
  • Regularly update content on OutNebraska website including bill tracker page
  • Assist with maintaining online community calendar

Candidate Profile

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Well-rounded interpersonal, relational skills
  • Detail-oriented work practices
  • Ability to collaborate on team efforts
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • College sophomore (2nd year) or above preferred

Learning Opportunities

  • Gain experience with nonprofit digital communication strategies 
  • Gain experience with advocacy event planning, including working with a CRM platform
  • Gain experience with the legislative process at the state level

Compensation and Benefits

This position is part-time, temporary November 2024 – May 2025 as relevant to the legislative session, with an expectation of 10-15 hours per week.

Compensation will be paid $600/monthly stipend not to exceed $4,200. There are no benefits available for this position.

Equal Employment

OutNebraska is an aggressive advocate of inclusivity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds – particularly people of color, women, LGBTQ people, people living with HIV, immigrants or refugees, people with disabilities, and people from low- or moderate-incomes.

Outlinc follows an Equal Employment Opportunity policy and employs personnel without regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender identification (an individual’s internal sense of one’s own gender), sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic or religious background, descent or nationality, disability (including past, present, or future physical, intellectual or psychiatric disability, learning disorders, or disease), genetic information, leave status, marital status, veteran status, previous incarceration, age, height, weight, and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

To Apply

Complete this application form and upload a cover letter and resume.

What you should include in your 1 page cover letter:

  • Why are you interested in working with our organization?
  • What interested you in this position?
  • What are 2-3 skills you have specific to this position?

Applications are open through October 31.