Equal Rights Advocates is looking for passionate, hard-working individuals to join our team as a Development Interns. In addition to assisting with general development and communications tasks such as donor cultivation, data-entry and outreach to donors, qualified interns may also have opportunities to work with staff on ERA’s social media outreach, research projects, blog-writing and more. If interested, interns may also have the opportunity to attend Know-Your-Rights trainings or other events held by ERA. ERA is holding a large fundraising event in June, so much of the internship will also focus on assisting with event-planning.

This internship will be especially valuable to students or individuals with an interest in pursuing careers in non-profit advocacy, non-profit development, women’s rights, or law.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Director of Development and development team with tasks relating to fundraising, event-planning, and communications.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, mailings, and maintaining and organizing supplies and records.
• Participate in donor cultivation, stewardship and solicitation, including upkeep/evaluation of donor database (currently Raiser’s Edge).
• Research and help provide relevant content for ERA’s social media outreach through Facebook, Twitter and other outlets.
• Participate in preparations for ERA’s 800-person annual Luncheon in June with keynote speaker Lily Ledbetter. (Learn more about the Luncheon here: http://events.equalrights.org/)
• Assist with any other admin or research tasks assigned by ERA staff or lawyers.

Qualifications

A minimum of a three-month, two to three day a week commitment is required and applicants available for longer commitments are encouraged. Ideal candidates will have:

• Enthusiasm and commitment for the mission of Equal Rights Advocates
• Gender-studies, or women’s rights background, or a strong interest in learning more
• Familiarity with Facebook, Twitter, and social media
• Professional demeanor and excellent relationship skills
• Ability to be highly organized and to manage multiple projects
• Experience in office environment, or willingness to learn office protocols and tools
• Eagerness to learn from and contribute to the ERA team
• Must be able to dedicate 10-21 hours a week with a minimum commitment of 10 weeks.

To apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and (if interested in blogging) an optional sample of your written work to Amy Eastman, Program Assistant a taeastman@equalrights.org. Positions are open until filled, so apply immediately. ERA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively recruits women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQI individuals.

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