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| Job Title: | Outreach Intern |
| Organization: | Alliance for Justice |
| Region: | DC Metro Region |
| Description: | Alliance for Justice (www.afj.org) is seeking Spring 2013 undergraduate interns in our Outreach department. Interns must be able to work a minimum of ten hours per week. Alliance for Justice (AFJ) is a national association of environmental, civil rights, mental health, women's, children's, and consumer advocacy organizations. Since its inception in 1979, AFJ has worked to advance the cause of justice for all Americans, strengthen the public interest community's ability to influence public policy, and foster the next generation of advocates. Outreach interns gain substantive coalition building and grassroots organizing experience working on a wide range of projects. Interns will help maintain AFJ's student and activist networks, draft advocacy and organizing materials, assist in the coordination, advertising, and staffing of outreach events, and provide support to Outreach 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 - Campus or community outreach/organizing experience highly preferred - Proficiency with online search tools (Google, Lexis-Nexis) - Experience with Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) - Experience using web 2.0/social media networking tools in a professional setting a plus - Knowledge of HTML, web/graphic design, and/or Convio a plus, but not required - Demonstrated commitment to social justice, civil rights, and public interest issues essential We accept applications on a rolling basis, but candidates are encouraged to apply early. How to apply: Email a cover letter explaining your interest in an internship with Alliance for Justice, a resume, short writing sample, and at least two references to matthew@afj.org. Alliance for Justice is an equal opportunity employer. |
| Contact: | Matt Greig |
| Phone: | 202-822-6070 |
| E-Mail: | matthew@afj.org |
| Website: | http://www.afj.org |
| Closing Date: | January-15-13 |
