Policy and Advocacy Internship- Washington, DC
Organization: Jubilee USA Network
Job Title: intern
Location:Washington, Dc
Hours and Compensation: unpaid 40hr/wk
Benefits: small travel stipend
Position Dates (if applicable): summer, May- August
Application Deadline: April 20
Posted on: Feb 28
Organization Overview
Jubilee USA Network, an alliance of 75 human rights, environmental, labor, faith and community groups, works for the definitive cancellation of crushing debts to fight poverty and injustice in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Description
ssues of global justice. The internships provides an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in a dynamic nonprofit.
Jubilee USA internships are unpaid. Arrangements can also be made to enable the intern to receive academic credit for the experience.
Responsibilities
Two Advocacy interns will work closely with Jubilee USA’s policy and grassroots teams on our newest advocacy campaigns. Encompassing both policy and grassroots advocacy, this position will include a wide range of research, lobbying, outreach and policy education that supports Jubilee’s campaign priorities. This position is best suited for a student in Government or International Affairs/Development.
- Maintain Jubilee’s advocacy databases
- Support Advocacy Fellow in communications with Congress and DC-based partner organizations
- Update advocacy-related content for Jubilee website
- Research and write Jubilee materials used for outreach to policymakers and the public
- Assist in outreach to Jubilee’s grassroots community, through phone calls, email communication and meetings on specific campaigns.
- Communicating with faith communities about newest activities and campaigns
- Provide administrative support including:
- Data entry: Entering new supporters, and updating existing supporters in our databases
- Office functions: Assist with mailings and other related administrative work to support Jubilee’s grassroots, development and policy activities
- Attend Jubilee USA Network meetings, coalition events and related conferences.
Qualifications
Applicants should have strong written and verbal skills, attention to detail, a passion for working on global justice issues and have a strong knowledge of issues of debt and economic globalization. Knowledge of computer programs such as Excel and Word and familiarity with online communication is desired, and the ability to work as part of a team is necessary. Interns must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week and interns who can work as close to full time as possible will be given higher priority.
How to Apply:
Jubilee is currently accepting interns for the Summer (May-August). Applications are due by April 20th, 2012 but early applications are encouraged. Please submit your application to Jennifer at [email protected] and Mary at [email protected] with the name of the internship for which you are applying in the subject line (ex. Subject: Policy & Advocacy Internship Application) and the following documents attached:
1. A cover letter 2. Up-to-date resume 3. 2 – 3 page writing sample
If you have not followed these application instructions, we will not consider your application. If you are interested in more than one internship position, please make a note in the subject line.
Visit http://www.jubileeusa.org/about-us/jobs-internships/internships.html for more info and other internship listings. To see our current interns please click here: http://www.jubileeusa.org/about-us/team.html.
