NETWORK Associate Program Overview

The Associate Program is an 11-month educational and service experience (September-July), in Washington, DC. During the experience, NETWORK will provide you with education in legislative advocacy rooted in Catholic principles of social justice. In return, your work will assist us in the ongoing mission of the organization.

You’ll be giving back to the community by advocating for federal legislation that has the potential to improve the lives of millions of women, men and children. At the same time, you’ll gain valuable advocacy skills to serve you in your volunteer work or help position you for a future job in advocacy.

What Do Associates Do?

Associates will work one-on-one with an experienced lobbyist or field organizer and will:

• experience a faith-based approach to lobbying on the federal level
• learn how and when to impact legislation
• phone, write, visit Congressional Members and their staff
• attend briefings, press conferences, hearings
• learn key justice issues in depth
• learn the basics of organizing for legislative advocacy • communicate with NETWORK members, educating them on issues and suggesting advocacy strategies
• work in coalition with faith-based, labor, civil rights and other non-profit organizations at a national level

About Our Mission

NETWORK’s mission is anti-oppressive in nature. Our progressive agenda includes:
• a federal budget that values human needs over
military power
• universal access to affordable, quality health care
and housing
• a living wage
• fair taxation
• trade and development policies that respect
workers, communities and the environment
• a strong social security system
• immigration policies that promote human dignity

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