Nonprofit Leadership Internship
Description
The Borgen Project is an international organization dedicated to improving living conditions for people affected by war, famine, and poverty through political advocacy. With over two decades of experience, the organization has supported the passage of several bills benefiting nearly 500 million people in developing countries.
Responsibilities
- Meet with members of Government in your district/constituency
- Represent The Borgen Project at various business, political, and community events
- Mobilize individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation
- Learn how to fundraise
- Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets
- Update job postings
- Inform groups and classes of openings
- Introduction to recruitment platforms
- Listen in to interviews
- Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast, and digital media
- Utilize social media and develop strategies for web-based messaging
Requirements
No prior experience is necessary. We are looking for individuals passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of GPA or background.
Qualifications
This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.
Skills
Communication, research, event planning, fundraising, and interpersonal skills are all valuable in this role.
Benefits
College credit is available for those participating in this unpaid internship.
Pay
The position is unpaid.
Schedule
The internship is part-time, 12 hours per week, for a duration of 12 weeks. The start date is flexible and can be chosen by the intern.