Sydney Walker

Programs Intern at Spur Local
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Watertown, South Dakota, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Programs Intern
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      • Create, edit, and design resources to support capacity building for small and medium-sized nonprofits • Maintain and update an online portal of 250+ resources and 600+ users • Assist in the design and execution of networking opportunities for the 2023 Spur Local class of nonprofit partners, including cohort meetings, coffee shop meetups, and orientation workshops • Create, edit, and design resources to support capacity building for small and medium-sized nonprofits • Maintain and update an online portal of 250+ resources and 600+ users • Assist in the design and execution of networking opportunities for the 2023 Spur Local class of nonprofit partners, including cohort meetings, coffee shop meetups, and orientation workshops

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Political Science Department Office Assistant
      • Aug 2021 - May 2023

      • Assist 18 faculty including scholarship projects, pedagogy, and department programming • Design and implement a marketing and recruitment plan for the D.C. Summer Study Program • Complete office tasks such as copying, scanning, and formatting documents with care and efficiency • Assist 18 faculty including scholarship projects, pedagogy, and department programming • Design and implement a marketing and recruitment plan for the D.C. Summer Study Program • Complete office tasks such as copying, scanning, and formatting documents with care and efficiency

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Tutor
      • Sep 2019 - May 2023

      • Cultivate student success by improving study habits, time management skills, and academic involvement • Develop meaningful relationships with 49 students of diverse backgrounds • Cultivate student success by improving study habits, time management skills, and academic involvement • Develop meaningful relationships with 49 students of diverse backgrounds

    • United States
    • Philanthropic Fundraising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Bonner Student Leader
      • Aug 2019 - May 2023

      • Cultivate personal and professional development in the areas of civic engagement, community building, diversity, international perspective, social justice, spiritual exploration, and wellness • Engage with non-profit organizations in the St. Joseph area to fulfill community needs • Cultivate personal and professional development in the areas of civic engagement, community building, diversity, international perspective, social justice, spiritual exploration, and wellness • Engage with non-profit organizations in the St. Joseph area to fulfill community needs

    • Legislative Offices
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Congressional Intern - Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
      • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

      • Drafted, revised, and edited press materials, including hearing advisories and press releases • Wrote a bill summary and action memo to be reviewed and evaluated by senior staff and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) • Provided area expertise for committee-referred bills on issues areas such as education, health, economic development, language revitalization, and resource conservation to reflect the interests of Indian Country • Developed a tracking system for archived committee hearings and legislation Show less

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • May 2021 - Aug 2021

      • Collaborated with the CEO to develop PCNA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework • Scheduled and participated in corporate sponsorship meetings and prepared follow-up materials, including project proposals, cost analyses, and contracts • Revised employee handbook to reflect changes in telework protocol and position title designations • Provided counsel to the CEO regarding trademark information for PCNA’s name and logo and worked directly with a contracted lawyer to oversee the precise language used for each filed class Show less

    • Political Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • South Dakota's 5th Elected Convention Delegate for Joe Biden
      • Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

      • Collaborated with midwestern Democratic stakeholders to prepare for and attend the virtual convention • Participated in convention workshops and round table discussions facilitated by Democratic leaders • Collaborated with midwestern Democratic stakeholders to prepare for and attend the virtual convention • Participated in convention workshops and round table discussions facilitated by Democratic leaders

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Junior and Senior Class Youth Council Representative
      • Apr 2017 - May 2019

      • Responded to community needs by reviewing grant proposals and allocating approximately $7,500 to youth programs like Joy Ranch, the library, Community Transit of Watertown, and Camp Chance • Refocused Watertown Area Community Foundation goals to better serve area children and students • Responded to community needs by reviewing grant proposals and allocating approximately $7,500 to youth programs like Joy Ranch, the library, Community Transit of Watertown, and Camp Chance • Refocused Watertown Area Community Foundation goals to better serve area children and students

  • Living Art Dance Studio
    • Watertown, South Dakota, United States
    • Dance Instructor
      • Aug 2016 - May 2019

      • Served as main studio contact for dancers and parents, leading weekly ballet classes for elementary-aged students and preparing for a spring performance • Trained and supervised assistant dance instructors • Served as main studio contact for dancers and parents, leading weekly ballet classes for elementary-aged students and preparing for a spring performance • Trained and supervised assistant dance instructors

Education

  • College of Saint Benedict
    Political Science Major, Economics Minor
    2019 - 2023
  • Watertown High School
    High School Diploma
    2015 - 2019

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