Women’s Campaign International: Internship

Program Internship

Women’s Campaign International (WCI): WCI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing women’s participation in decision-making processes worldwide. By conducting trainings in political leadership, government processes, and campaign management, in addition to organizing advocacy campaigns that advance women’s issues, WCI helps to remove the economic, political and social obstacles that limit women’s involvement in society. Currently, we have programs in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Afghanistan.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Assisting with program development and support
* Conducting research for current and potential programs and partnerships
* Assisting with writing and revising program reports and proposals
* Other writing and editing tasks as assigned
* General office assistance
As WCI is a small organization, interns will have the opportunity to be deeply involved in all aspects of program development and management.

Qualifications:
* Excellent written and oral communications skills
* Interest in and knowledge of gender issues, international relations, international development and/or human rights
* Self-motivated
* Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and internet usage
* Strong research skills, including internet research; ability to determine reliable sources
* Quick learner
* Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks
* Ability to maintain open lines of communication with WCI staff (i.e., ask for clarification and obtain feedback)
* Culturally sensitive
* Good sense of humor

Preferred qualifications:
* International travel experience or experience living abroad
* Knowledge of a particular region or particular developing countries

This position is available late May/early June through late August. Hours are flexible, but interns must commit at least 15 hrs/week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Longer commitments are preferred, and a successful intern may be able to continue interning in the fall.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample (2-5 pages) to Angelica Krut via email at angelica@womenscampaigninternational.org. Please, no phone calls. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. In your cover letter, please specify when you are available to start interning and the hours that you would be available to work each week.

URL: http://www.womenscampaigninternational.org

Compensation: The intern will receive a $20 weekly transportation stipend, and there is a possibility of receiving Work-Study Compensation.
This is at a non-profit organization.
This is an internship job