2008 Fall/2009 Winter Internships

Alliance for Justice is a national association of public interest organizations spanning a range of issues, including civil rights, social justice, consumer and environmental protection. Founded in 1979, AFJ leads progressive advocacy and strengthens the progressive movement to ensure robust and equal access to levers of government power.

Alliance for Justice (AFJ) is offering internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Interns must be able to work a minimum of twelve hours per week.

Interns will gain substantive experience in a wide range of areas, working with professional staff in the Nonprofit Advocacy, Outreach, Communications or Fundraising departments.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with online search tools (Google, Lexis-Nexis).
• Experience using Microsoft office suite (outlook, word, excel, power point, etc.).
• Research, fundraising and/or organizing experience.
• Familiarity with web 2.0 tools such as social media/networking desirable.
• Experience hand coding HTML and/or with web/graphic design a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, civil rights, and public interest issues.
  

HOW TO APPLY:

Application submissions should include a cover letter explaining your interest in interning for the Alliance for Justice, a resume and a list of at least three references.  Applications may be submitted online by clicking APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, below, or via mail to:

Alliance for Justice
Attn: Internships
11 Dupont Circle, Second Floor
Washington D.C. 20036