https:\/\/hvalf.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Non-profit, 30+ team members<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>15 Stone Castle Road, Rock Tavern NY 12575; and satellite staging locations\/field offices in Dutchess, Columbia, Ulster and Rockland Counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action Areas: <\/strong>Economic Justice, Education Policy and Equity, Environmental Justice and Food Security, Housing Insecurity\/Justice, Public Health, Racial Justice, Voting Rights, Collective bargaining, pension reform<\/p>\n\n\n\n About: <\/strong>The Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation represents 113,000 union families across seven counties: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation was created in June 2001 as part of the National AFL-CIO\u2019s New Alliance initiative. Our goal, working with our partner Central Labor Councils (CLCs), is to lay the foundations for a more visible and bold labor movement that reflects the hopes and dreams of working families in the Hudson Valley. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation proudly joins nearly 500 state and local labor councils of the AFL-CIO and is the heart of the labor movement. We are democratically elected bodies dedicated to represent the interests of working people at the state and local levels. We mobilize our members and community partners to advocate for social and economic justice and we strive daily to vanquish oppression and make our communities better for all people\u2014regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our core program areas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Position Description: Labor to Labor Political Organizing Internship <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation is seeking 3-5 interns to assist with our 2026 Labor to Labor Get out The Vote Campaign in New York\u2019s 17th and 19th congressional districts, from September 8-November 3. In order to win these crucial races we need to contact 150k union members and their families this fall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Interns will report directly to NYS AFL-CIO\/HVALF Field Coordinator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Union Member Voter Outreach:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Event Support:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Desired Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional Requirements: <\/strong>Driver’s license<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>4 hrs\/week or 8 hrs\/week<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you interested in getting involved with The Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation? Visit here for your next steps.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.coophv.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Poughkeepsie based, position is remote <\/p>\n\n\n\n Action Areas:<\/strong> Racial Justice, Economic justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n About: <\/strong>Co-op Hudson Valley supports workers and grassroots projects that want to start and grow cooperative businesses by pairing non-extractive loans with technical assistance and coaching, which helps projects thrive. We work with people who have been excluded from economic security to create opportunities in their own community for collective ownership and dignified work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Position Description: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The student will be responsible for regular translation projects (from English to Spanish). Projects will focus on translating and\/or reviewing things like Co-op Hudson Valley’s website, social media posts, internal documents, presentations, with the goal of providing accurate, important and helpful information and resources to the Spanish speaking members of our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Desired Skills: <\/strong>Bilingual Spanish-English, Copywriting, Previous experience in this field, Writing, We are looking for someone that is fluent in Spanish (written is a priority). We believe someone with good writing skills and that has previous experience translating written material will be most successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>4 hrs week <\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you interested in getting involved with Co Op HV? Visit here for your next steps.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.foundandfixedhv.com\/about-us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Address:<\/strong> 10 Commercial Ave, Highland NY 12528<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action Areas: <\/strong>Environmental Justice and Food Security, Expression, Arts, and Culture, community wealth building, democratic work places, landfill reduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n About: <\/strong>Found & Fixed Hudson Valley diverts furniture from the landfill by repairing, refinishing, and repainting damaged wood pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We launched our worker cooperative in 2022 to combat the 12 million pounds of furniture that goes into landfills each year in the United States. Through our work, we give new life to old pieces while also providing sustainable, cost-competitive alternatives to big box stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where possible, we use sustainable and eco-friendly products on our pieces such as non-toxic paint, strippers and sealing agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Position description: <\/strong>Students can work on a number of different projects based on their skills, interests, and intended career path. Projects may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Woodworking (for those who want hands on experience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Conducting outreach to artists that upcycle and planning a series of community-oriented workshops (ie., how to do kinsugi, how to deconstruct and reuse wool in a sweater, how to make a lamp out of anything, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Marketing support (helping us stay on top of social media trends, developing a social media calendar, interviewing people for newsletters, writing short blog posts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Participation in the coop! We are a worker owned workplace and manage all aspects of the business democratically. Our org is governed by committees (or circles). Students will gain experience in democratically managed orgs by participating in team meetings and relevant circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Desired Skills:<\/strong> Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Research skills, Social media management, Web design, Writing, The most important things that we look for are responsiveness and a willingness to try anything!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional Requirements: <\/strong>must have access to a vehicle to transport to Highland<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>4 hrs week or 8 hrs\/week<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you interested in getting involved with Found and Fixed? Visit here for your next steps.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.thrift2fight.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Public Benefit Corporation, 5 – 10 team members<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>48 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action Areas:<\/strong> LGBTQAI+ Rights, Prison Abolition, Racial Justice, Disability Justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n About: <\/strong>Thrift 2 Fight is a thrift shop located in Tivoli, NY that raises funds for local racial, disability, and queer justice organizations. At Thrift 2 Fight, clothing is sorted by type instead of gender to allow for unrestricted self-expression through sustainable fashion! The shop is size-inclusive, and the majority of items are priced below $20. It started as a single pop-up sale in 2020, and quickly developed into a movement. To date, Thrift 2 Fight has raised over $125,000 for grassroots social justice organizations, organized pop-up thrift sales across NY state and beyond, and diverted many tons of clothing from the landfill. Come to Thrift 2 Fight for free events like trans clothing swaps, panel discussions, and watch parties! You can stay updated on their Instagram @thrift2fight, and visit their website at thrift2fight.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thrift 2 Fight, a queer- and trans-owned thrift shop located in the heart of the Hudson Valley is seeking a motivated marketing intern to help expand our reach and bring our mission into the spotlight. Through our business, we support and fund local racial, disability, and queer justice organizations. If you\u2019re passionate about community-driven business, this is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make an impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Position Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A fun, consistent, energetic marketing campaign that will employ all elements of Thrift 2 Fight: our clothing, our community engagement, and our fundraising for local organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Desired Skills: <\/strong>Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Graphic design, Research skills, Social media management, Video editing\/production, Data collection\/analysis; Someone with a strong understanding of social and traditional media currents; A responsible person who prefers collaboration over hierarchy<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>4hrs\/week, 8hrs\/week, We are open to working with you and your schedule. 4-8 would work for us! A mix of remote & in-store work (in Tivoli, NY). The schedule is flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Positions Available: <\/strong>2<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional Requirements: <\/strong>access to a vehicle to transport to Tivoli is required<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours:<\/strong> 4hrs\/week, 8hrs\/week, We are open to working with you and your schedule. 4-8 would work for us! A mix of remote & in-store work (in Tivoli, NY). The schedule is flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you interested in getting involved with Thrift2Fight? Visit here for your next steps.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n uwdor.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Non-profit, 15-20 team members<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>75 Market Street, Poughkeepsie<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action Areas: <\/strong>Education Policy and Equity, Environmental Justice and Food Security, Housing Insecurity\/Justice, Public Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n About: <\/strong>We fight for the health, education and financial stability for every person in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Position Description: <\/strong>We have learning opportunities in our impact, fundraising and marketing departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Desired Skills: <\/strong>Bilingual Spanish-English, Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Graphic design, Previous experience working with young people, Previous experience in this field, Public speaking\/presenting, Research skills, Social media management, Web design, Writing, Video editing\/production, Data collection\/analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>4hrs\/week Are you interested in getting involved with UWDOR? Visit here for your next steps.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/dutchessoutreach.org\/who-we-are\/about-dutchess-outreach\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Address:<\/strong> 29 N. Hamilton Street (multiple areas in the building)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action Areas: <\/strong>Environmental Justice and Food Security, Food Security Advocacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n About: <\/strong>Dutchess Outreach acts as a catalyst for community revitalization and exists in Dutchess County as an advocate and provider of hunger and relief programs in order to ensure that everyone, regardless of income, has access to fresh, healthy food, and the support they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Position Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Students can self select to be involved in one or a combination of the following projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Desired Skills: <\/strong>Bilingual Spanish-English, Communications \u2013 emails, phone calls, in person outreach. Students should be comfortable with community engagement, empathetic, compassionate and self motivated<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional Requirements: <\/strong>Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (Free)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>4hrs\/week<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you interested in getting involved with Dutchess Outreach? Visit here for your next steps.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n habitatdutchess.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Non-profit, 20-25 team members<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address:<\/strong> 1830 South Road Suite 109 Wappingers Falls NY 12590<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action Areas: <\/strong>Housing Insecurity\/Justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n About: <\/strong>Our Vision – A world where everyone has a decent place to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Mission Statement – Seeking to put God\u2019s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Our Work is Theologically Grounded in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Our shared historical, theological, and mission imperatives drive us to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We dedicate ourselves to diversity by celebrating, representing, and valuing the differences of those we work with on staff and with whom we partner in communities We drive for equity by creating processes and practices that ensure everyone involved gets what they need to achieve greater access and equity in treatment and outcomes. We practice inclusion by committing to seeing and hearing the voices and needs of our diverse workforce and all of those we partner with to build homes, communities, and hope It is because of our Theological Imperative that We are called to put God\u2019s Love into action and love our neighbors as ourselves by insisting on reconciliation and justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n About Dutchess County Habitat for Humanity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dutchess County Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God\u2019s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. Dutchess County Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All Are Welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dutchess County Habitat for Humanity has an open-door policy: All who believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people. In short, Habitat for Humanity welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and also serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion. As a matter of policy, Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations do not proselytize. This means that Habitat will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must either adhere to or convert to a particular faith, or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About Habitat for Humanity International<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Founded in Americus, Georgia, USA, in 1976, Habitat for Humanity today operates around the globe and has helped build, renovate and repair more than 600,000 decent, affordable houses sheltering more than 3 million people worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Position Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Position 1: Social Media & Marketing Internship Position<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Seeking an Internship Position to assist in our Social Media and Marketing. Platforms include: Facebook, Instagram. Seeking a skilled individual who will continue to follow posting guidelines for ReStore Social Media including displays, highlighting new items, listing items on online store, live video highlights, reels and more. The intern will work closely with the ReStore Director and Floor Supervisor, who are their direct supervisors. Both formal and informal evaluations will be completed throughout their internship to allow the intern to reflect on progress. The intern will also work with volunteers within the organization. Position will report to ReStore Director, ReStore Floor Supervisor. This internship is in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Desired Skills:<\/strong> Ability to use multiple media platforms, photography skills a plus, ability to work in a fast paced environment, Capacity to work with a team. Must have transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Position 2: Retail Merchandising Internship Position (in person only)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Seeking an Internship Position to assist with our ReStore Retail Merchandising. ReStore is the store that builds houses. It is a home goods store that sells used and new furniture, d\u00e9cor, construction items and more. Our current store is a floor space of approximately 20,000 square feet. The Retail Merchandising intern will assist with planning the overall look of the store floor, creating appealing vignettes, assisting with display of items for online store. Position will report Floor Supervisor. The intern will perform tasks in the Habitat Dutchess ReStore, a retail location that sells used and new home goods, furniture, construction items and more. The intern will interact with customers, volunteers and staff. Team player and communication skills are important for this position. The intern will work with the ReStore Team to plan floor layouts and displays. The intern will work closely with the Floor Supervisor, who is their direct supervisor. Both formal and informal evaluations will be completed throughout their internship to allow the intern to reflect on progress. The intern will also work with volunteers within the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Desired Skills:<\/strong> Ability to use multiple media platforms, photography skills a plus, ability to work<\/p>\n\n\n\n in a fast paced environment, special planning, Capacity to work with a team. This position will<\/p>\n\n\n\n require the ability to assist in arranging furniture items, lifting or moving of furniture required. This position interacts with customers, volunteers and employees of Habitat Dutchess. Must have transportation. This position is available only in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Position 3: Advocacy Data Research (remote or hybrid position)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Seeking an Internship Position to assist in our Advocacy Data Research. Research will include analyzing census data on a national, state and local level as well as other local statistical resources. Data will be used to demonstrate the need for housing that is affordable in the local community. Data will also focus on what populations have significant need for affordable housing. This research will assist in the Habitat Dutchess Advancing Black Homeownership Program, Diversity Equity Inclusion Program, Homeownership Program and Repair Programs. This position is critical for marketing and advocacy expansion in the organization. The position will report to the Chief Operating Officer. The intern will perform tasks that include analyzing data from the census and other local resources to create organized presentations of statistical data. This data collection will be used to assist in grant applications, advocacy campaigns and expansion of the Habitat Dutchess Homeownership and Repair programs. The intern will work with the COO to create advocacy campaign materials, supporting reports, plan targeted marketing and utilize data to further and improve programs within Habitat Dutchess. The intern will work closely with the Operations Director, who is their direct supervisor. Both formal and informal evaluations will be completed throughout their internship to allow the intern to reflect on progress. The intern will also work with volunteers within the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Desired Skills:<\/strong> Ability to use Microsoft office, create presentations of data, strong reporting and writing skills, ability to work with a team in a fast paced environment. Must have transportation. Ability to be remote *remote work is preferred for many students due to the loud\/busy office environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Position 4: Homeownership Intern<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Seeking an Internship Position to assist in our Homeownership Department with outreach and community support. This position reports to and works closely with our Homeownership Services Coordinator. Assist with Homebuying Readiness Survey results analyzing data and completing outreach for participants who completed the survey, work with our Repair Program processing applications for Senior Citizens who need to be connected with additional support and community resources, Assist with Homebuying University and Jr. Homebuying U- educational programs for anyone interested in financial readiness, goal setting and long term planning for a home purchase. This is a critical role to support our Homeownership department that directly serves individuals in need. Join this department and really help make a difference in your community! This position can be remote. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>4hrs\/week, 8hrs\/week<\/p>\n\n\n\n Positions Available:<\/strong>1 – 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you interested in getting involved with Habitat? Visit here for your next steps.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n forthemany.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>302a Mill St, Poughkeepsie NY 12601<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action Areas: <\/strong>Environmental Justice and Food Security, Housing Insecurity\/Justice, Public Health, Racial Justice, Voting Rights<\/p>\n\n\n\n About: <\/strong>For the Many is a grassroots multiracial organization in the Hudson Valley organizing to win elections and pass laws that make New York work for all of us. We connect people to housing and immigration services, we lobby with\/and on behalf of working and low-income Hudson Valley residents, and we engage in elections and legislative work that uplift community issues like housing and utility bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our organization believes in support and accountability from our volunteers up to our directors. We are rooted in a coaching and learning mentality. We believe everyone can be leader in their community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Position Description: <\/strong>Students help our organization in a number of ways! They engage community members in local and statewide legislative efforts, the organize their peers at school around issues like immigration and climate change, they offer administrative support, event planning, fundraising, and many other key tasks and responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Typically students engage in our work either by attending our events and outreach efforts but we also facilitate a student internship program for students that are willing and able to work with us for at least 4 hours a week. For more information visit https:\/\/forthemany.org\/internship\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Desired Skills: <\/strong>Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Graphic design, Public speaking\/presenting, Social media management, Writing, Data collection\/analysis, Proficiency with google drive, sheets, and docs<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>4hrs\/week, We have a number of roles available up to 10 hours a week over the course of a semester but all roles start at 4 hours a week<\/p>\n\n\n\n Positions Available: <\/strong>as many as interested!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you interested in getting involved with For the Many? Visit here for your next steps.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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