Development Intern - Spring 2013

Alliance for Justice is a national association of over 100 organizations, representing a broad array of groups committed to progressive values and the creation of an equitable, just, and free society. AFJ works to ensure that the federal judiciary advances core constitutional values, preserves human rights and unfettered access to the courts, and adheres to the even-handed administration of justice for all Americans. It is the leading expert on the legal framework for nonprofit advocacy efforts, providing definitive information, resources, and technical assistance that encourages organizations and their funding partners to fully exercise their right to be active participants in the democratic process.

 

Alliance for Justice is seeking a Spring 2013 undergraduate intern in our Development department. Interns must be able to work a minimum of ten hours per week. Start and end dates for the internship are negotiable.  The internship is unpaid but a travel stipend may be provided.

Development interns gain substantive experience working on a wide range of projects. Interns will conduct research on current and prospective donors and foundations, draft briefings for meetings with donors and foundations, assist in the coordination, advertising, and staffing of development events, and provide support to Development staff in the form of administrative and research tasks as needed. At AFJ we make an effort to give interns the opportunity to develop their particular skills and interests during the course of the semester.

Position requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent research skills
• Campus or community event organizing experience highly preferred
• Proficiency with online search tools (Google, Lexis-Nexis)
• Experience with Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, civil rights, and public interest issues preferred

How to Apply:

Email a cover letter explaining your interest in an internship with Alliance for Justice, a resume, and short writing sample to chloe@afj.org.

We accept applications on a rolling basis, but candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Alliance for Justice is an equal opportunity employer.

 

If you have difficulty with the online application, materials may be submitted via email to alliance@afj.org. Please include the job title in the subject line of the email.