Area:               Headquarters

Dept:               Marketing and Development

Status:             1 Internship, unpaid available

Location:         Washington, DC

Reports To:     Annual Giving Officer and Marketing Database and Analytics Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Women for Women International’s Marketing and Development Intern will report directly to the Annual Giving Officer and Marketing Database and Analytics Manager. This position is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate individuals interested in pursuing a career in non-profit development, and learning about the day-to-day workings of an international non-profit. The position is unpaid with academic credit available.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with acknowledgement process
• Assist with updating of marketing reports
• Assist with data entry associated with direct mail as needed
• Assist in writing, proofreading and editing of materials for online and print publication
• Assist in donor cultivation
• Assist with research to use in supporter communications
• Update and maintain direct mail hard and soft copy files
• Research new funding opportunities and conduct additional research into current funders
• Assist with the preparation of event materials
• Assist and serve as a representative of the organization at informational events
• Maintain the integrity of the database
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet research
• Detail oriented
• Must be willing/able to take on tasks with minimal supervision
• Good organizational skills
• Willingness to learn
• Strong editing/writing skills
• A commitment to Women for Women International’s mission and vision
• Interest in learning the inner workings of a growing non profit

TO APPLY:

Please provide two references and a cover letter detailing relevant experience and why you would like to work at Women for Women International via e-mail (preferred, with “Marketing and Development Intern” in the subject line of the email) to humanresources@womenforwomen.org, fax 202 293 0853 or regular mail no later than April 15, 2009.

ATTN: Human Resources Department

Women for Women International

4455 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 200

Washington, DC  20008

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly encouraged.

The position will remain open until filled. Applicants will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Women for Women International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

Title:                Online Marketing Intern

Area:               Headquarters

Dept:               Marketing and Development

Status:             1 Internships, unpaid available

Location:         Washington, DC

Reports To:     Online Marketing Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

We’re seeking to enhance our online presence, spread brand awareness, and utilize the website as platform for knowledge.  Women for Women International is seeking someone to provide support with online marketing and in-house support of marketing initiatives and efforts as well as creative thinking on how to virally spread the word.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help maintain and update content on the website
• Assist with updating reporting on performance of online marketing campaigns
• Assist with research supporting the Marketing and Development department, including online marketing opportunities, social media outlets, and comp set analysis
• Maintain communication with our online community, including emails, blogs, posting comments, etc;
• Maintain and assist in audit of website and all live web pages in order to monitor traffic and domains

SKILLS:

• Experience working in an office environment
• Background with extensive online research
• Interest in women’s and/or international issues
• Demonstrated creativity and flexibility.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn new things.
• Ability to work well with others
• Sense of humor.
• Demonstrated creativity and flexibility.
• Good organization skills
• Background in Microsoft Office, Basic HTML code, Internet search, and Social media sites

TO APPLY:

Please send a resume, three (3) references, and a cover letter detailing your previous experience and why you would like to work at Women for Women International via e-mail (preferred, with “Online Marketing Intern” in the subject line of the email) to humanresources@womenforwomen.org, fax 202 293 0853 or regular mail no later than April 15, 2009.

ATTN: Human Resources Department

Women for Women International

4455 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 200

Washington, DC  20008

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly encouraged.

The position will remain open until filled. Applicants will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Women for Women International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

Title:                Grassroots Marketing Intern

Area:               Headquarters

Dept:               Marketing and Development

Status:             1 Internships, unpaid available

Location:         Washington, DC

Reports To:     Grassroots Marketing Officer

Women for Women International is a non-profit women’s humanitarian organization whose growth has sky-rocketed in the past three years due to phenomenal media attention, a well-positioned mission and proven success in achieving that mission – including winning in fall of 2006 the most prestigious humanitarian award given, the Conrad N. Hilton Award. Join the team that is capitalizing on that growth. 

We’re seeking to capitalize on our Grassroots support to get more people involved, active and engaged! Women for Women International is seeking someone to provide support with online marketing for events and in-house support of events and other fundraisers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and respond to questions regarding events or fundraisers
• Assist in developing and executing the creative content for web site updates, emails and other viral campaigns.
• Manage other online tools to raise awareness and increase participation
• Assist with thank you and cultivation of supporters.
• Assist with materials development, execution and inventory management
• Collect and review data on revenue
• Manage database with grassroots project host, and individuals that come in from events, etc.  

SKILLS:

• Experience working in an office environment
• Interest in women’s and/or international issues
• Demonstrated creativity and flexibility.
• Experience and/or comfort with word processing, merge letters and databases, preferably Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn new things.
• Ability to work well with others
• Sense of humor.
• Demonstrated creativity and flexibility.

TO APPLY:

Please send resume and cover letter via: email (preferred, with “Grassroots Marketing Intern” in the subject line of the email) to - humanresources@womenforwomen.org, fax: 202 293 0853 or regular mail no later than April 15, 2009.

ATTN: Human Resources Department

Women for Women International

4455 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 200

Washington, DC  20008

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly encouraged.

The position will remain open until filled. Applicants will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Women for Women International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

Title:                Sponsorship Intern

Area:               Headquarters

Dept:               Marketing and Development

Status:             2 Internships, unpaid available

Location:         Washington, DC

Reports To:     Marketing and Development Department

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sponsorship Program is a direct, personal, hands-on way for women in the U.S. and over 50 other countries to help women survivors of war. Sponsors are matched with a woman in one of Women for Women International's operating countries. The sponsor provides $27 in monthly financial support that allows a woman to obtain basic necessities for her family — food, clean water, medicine; pay school-related expenses for her children; begin the recovery process by investing in training; or use the funds as seed capital where groups of sponsored women pool their funds to collectively start a cooperative, support a joint project or start a small business. The sponsor and the program participant also exchange letters, where the sponsor is given the opportunity to provide encouragement and support. A portion of the sponsorship funds are also used to provide each woman with skills training, rights awareness education and other services that help her rebuild her life.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Assist in Sponsorship Program administration including:

·         Update sponsors’ and sponsored women’s records daily or as needed.

·         Assist in matching process of sponsors with their sisters, including database updates and preparing and mailing correspondence regarding the status of their sisters.

·         Assist in monthly mailing of 3500 letters to sponsors.

·         Assist in processing letters to & from sponsors.

·         Process evaluations and enrollment forms of sponsored women.

·         Assist with research and the development of program materials

·         Provide administrative and database support to Sponsorship Program.

·         Other duties as assigned.           

SKILLS:

·         Experience working in an office environment

·         Interest in women’s and/or international issues

·         Experience and/or comfort with word processing, merging letters and databases, using the following applications: Microsoft Word, Excel and Access

·         Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines

·         Willingness to learn new things

·         Ability to work well with others and have flexibility

·         Sense of humor

TO APPLY:

Please send a resume, three (3) references, and a cover letter detailing your previous experience and why you would like to work at Women for Women International via e-mail (preferred, with “Sponsorship Intern” in the subject line of the email) to humanresources@womenforwomen.org, fax 202 293 0853 or regular mail no later than April 15, 2009.

ATTN: Human Resources Department

Women for Women International

4455 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 200

Washington, DC  20008

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly encouraged.

The position will remain open until filled. Applicants will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Women for Women International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

Title:                Research and Publications Intern

Area:               Headquarters

Dept:               Policy and Advocacy Department

Status:             1 Internship, unpaid available

Location:         Washington, DC

Reports To:     Sr. Research and Policy Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Women for Women International's Research and Publications Intern will report directly to the Senior Research and Policy Officer. This internship is an excellent opportunity for graduate students with exceptional research, writing, and editing skills to obtain experience in producing international gender and development publications. This is a part-time (15-20 hrs/wk), unpaid position. Academic credit is available.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting with gender and development research projects, such as country and issue briefs, reports and position papers.
• Editing and proofreading organizational materials as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

• Open to graduate students or individuals with prior research, writing and editing experience only.
• Ability to write clearly for a variety of audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple deadlines and complete tasks assigned on short but reasonable notice. Ability to work independently, to take initiative, and exercise reasonable judgment.
• A commitment to Women for Women International's mission and vision.

TO APPLY:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and two 3-5 page writing samples via email (preferred, with “Research and Publications Intern” in the subject line of the email)

 humanresources@womenforwomen.org, fax: 202 293 0853 or regular mail no later than April 15, 2009.

ATTN: Human Resources Department

Women for Women International

4455 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 200

Washington, DC  20008

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly encouraged.

The position will remain open until filled. Applicants will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Women for Women International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

Title:                Policy and Advocacy Intern

Area:               Headquarters

Dept:               Policy and Advocacy Department

Status:             1 Internship, unpaid available

Location:         Washington, DC

Reports To:     Policy Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:

Founded in 1993, Women for Women International (WfWI) provides women survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts with the tools and resources needed to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency, thereby promoting viable civil societies.  WfWI has distributed millions of dollars in aid and micro-credit loans and has provided its multi-faceted core program of direct aid, emotional support, rights and leadership education, job skills training and small business development to thousands of women worldwide.  WfWI works with socially-excluded women survivors of war in eight countries around the world and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. 

As a new and exciting chapter in our history, Women for Women International is building a policy and advocacy initiative to broadcast global, grassroots women’s voices to policy-makers, thought leaders and the media.  The Policy and Advocacy Intern will support this process, reporting to the Policy Analyst.  This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students looking to obtain experience assisting with research, writing and support of a growing department in the environment of the Washington, D.C. nonprofit and policy communities. We have one, unpaid, part-time internship available during the fall/winter terms. Academic credit is available for this internship experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting Policy Analyst with research and analysis such as legislative tracking and review relevant articles, surveys and reports
• Researching and reporting on various outreach and media opportunities
• Editing, proofreading and assisting with departmental reports, website content and publications as needed
• Occasional updates of database information
• Other duties as assigned

·         Qualifications:

SKILLS:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple deadlines and complete tasks assigned on short but reasonable notice.
• Ability to work independently, to take initiative, and exercise reasonable judgment.
• A commitment to Women for Women International's mission and vision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance multiple deadlines and complete tasks on short but reasonable notice
• Interest in issues related to gender and development and international policy and/or communications

TO APPLY:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and a 3-5 page writing sample via email to (preferred, with “Policy and Advocacy Intern” in the subject line of the email)

 humanresources@womenforwomen.org, fax: 202 293 0853 or regular mail no later than April 15, 2009.

ATTN: Human Resources Department

Women for Women International

4455 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 200

Washington, DC  20008

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly encouraged.

The position will remain open until filled. Applicants will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Women for Women International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

Title:                 Manual Revisions Intern

Area:                 Headquarters

Dept:                 Global Programs Unit

Status:              2 Internships, unpaid available

Location:           Washington, DC

Reports to:       Deputy Director of Global Programs

POSITION SUMMARY:

The GPU Manual Revisions Intern will report to the Deputy Director of Global Programs and the Program Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for students looking to obtain additional experience in the organization, maintenance and management of grassroots women’s development programs. This internship will help foster understanding of an international non-profit organization’s programmatic operations.

Since our founding in 1993, Women for Women International has provided direct assistance to more than 100,000 women worldwide and micro credit loans to another 50,000+. We are engaged in a process to revise and implement our training curriculum. Consider joining us for this exciting project!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Assist in final editing and/or research as needed of curriculum revision project for rights awareness and life skills curriculum for WfWI program participants

·         Assist in development of pictographic representations of key curriculum messages and concepts and assembling materials as needed for toolkit for trainers

·         Assist in developing and formatting a design template for Women for Women International’s revised training curriculum

·         Assist with preparations as needed for Training of Trainers workshops

·         Other duties as assigned to help support administration of field programs

SKILLS:

·         Graphic design and publications skills and experience required

·         Experience or coursework in special education, elementary education, curriculum development and / or adult learning techniques desired

·         Strong organizational, writing, and oral presentation skills

·         Strong research and analytical skills

·         Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with individuals from wide backgrounds and stations

·         Adaptation to the changing needs of a fast paced, dynamic organization.

·         Strong computer skills, including knowledge of at least one graphic design program, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook

·         Ability to adapt in a fast paced and change oriented environment

·         Interest in issues related to gender and development

·         A commitment to Women for Women International’s mission and vision

TO APPLY:

Please send a resume and cover letter detailing previous experience via email (preferred, with “Manual Revisions Intern” in the subject line of the email) - humanresources@womenforwomen.org, fax: 202 293 0853 or regular mail no later than April 15, 2009.

ATTN: Human Resources Department

Women for Women International

4455 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 200

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled. Applicants will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Women for Women International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

 Toni Venzon . Human Resources Coordinator

Women for Women International

4455 Connecticut Ave NW . Suite 200

Washington DC 20008 . 202 737 7705