Communications Fellow

About Young Invincibles:

Young Invincibles (“YI”) is a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization working to expand economic opportunity for young people ages 18 to 34 and to amplify their voices in the national political conversation and policy arena. Founded by and for young adults in the summer of 2009 during the debate over health care reform, YI has quickly grown into a leading voice for young people on the issues of healthcare, higher education, pathways to jobs/workforce, and civic engagement. 

The organization has achieved major successes in areas ranging from the regulation of college health plans to Pell grants and has successfully engaged hundreds of thousands of young adults online through a network of over 100 partner organizations. 

Our regional offices (California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Texas) have increased grant aid for low-income college students, expanded funding for community colleges, and ensured undocumented students can access in-state tuition.

Position Description :

Communication Fellow - Position Description

Young Invincibles is looking for a Fellow to join our New York team for the summer. This is an approximately 4-month fellowship, ending August 31st, 2025. The Fellows will play an integral role in Young Invincibles’ New York policy, research, communications, and legislative work.

This is a part-time position for 20 hours a week paying $20.00 per hour

Primary Responsibilities:

The NY Fellow reports to the Northeastern Regional Director and will contribute to building Young Invincibles’ network, policy campaigns, and partnerships in New York. The Fellow will play an integral role in communications regarding state and national policy, research, advocacy, and civic engagement. 

Primary duties include working with our national Communications team, NY partners, legislators, and coalitions, and our young adult network to build support and awareness of our 2025 state higher education research, policies, legislation, and consumer education. In addition, this person will work to connect with partners, coalitions, and other stakeholders to help run a webinar on our forthcoming policy brief, outlining a vision for a more equitable and impactful state higher education funding formula. At times, this position will require attending in-person meetings, potential conferences, partner meetings, and/or similar events to represent Young Invincibles. Other duties include supporting young adult engagement, outreach, and consumer education efforts. 

The ideal candidate has a strong background in communications, interest in public policy, and and able to help think strategically about the role of organizing and communications in impacting policy change. 

YI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The ideal candidate is also committed to advancing DEI.

Required Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in political science, public policy, or related field
• Experience in policy or political advocacy
• Competency in digital and analog communications, social media, and engagement
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills 
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex policy issues to a variety of audiences and mediums
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and work in coalitions
• Ability to communicate and partner with communities of color and young adults
  
  The following are a plus but not requirements:
• Familiarity with New York State higher education policy
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced work environment and a start-up atmosphere
• Ability to thrive on change, innovation, and teamwork
• An ambitious policy professional looking to take initiative and grow our organizational capacity
• Interest in a long-term position with Young Invincibles
• A passion for Young Invincibles’ mission