LinkedIn and 3rd parties use essential and non-essential cookies to provide, secure, analyze and improve our Services, and to show you relevant ads (including professional and job ads) on and off LinkedIn. Learn more in our Cookie Policy.
Select Accept to consent or Reject to decline non-essential cookies for this use. You can update your choices at any time in your settings.
The Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH) coordinates organizations that serve the homeless on Long Island. LICH facilitates the region's funding application to the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for housing and services for the homeless. LICH also coordinates the Continuum of Care group, which includes non-profit organizations, government representatives, and community members. LICH advocates on behalf of the homeless through community outreach, media outlets, and legislative advocacy, and works directly with individuals to help them obtain permanent housing.
Role Description
This is an internship role with the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, located on-site in Long Island, NY. The intern will assist with planning and coordinating a homeless conference, homeless street outreach event, education and awareness campaigns, and policy and advocacy.
Qualifications
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Seeking to gain experience in social services or non-profit environments
Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a relevant degree program (e.g., Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, etc.)
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Non-profit Organization Management
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Long Island Coalition for the Homeless by 2x