Want a hands-on experience with fundraising and marketing? Writing proposals and building a brand are valuable skills that will be great additions to your resume. AIDemocracy is currently calling for applications from inspired, globally conscious individuals who are interested in a dynamic and fast-paced internship that will give them a hands-on introduction to organizing youth around global issues. The Fundraising and Marketing Intern will work closely with AIDemocracy staff to develop and implement marketing and fundraising plans.
Our vision is that every young person in the United States exercises their power to bring about a peaceful, healthy, just and sustainable world. We educate, cultivate and mobilize a network of young people in the US to take informed action around our individual and collective roles as global citizens.
Responsibilities:
- Help implement a fundraising strategy that targets foundations, individuals and corporations. This also involves thinking through revenue-generating activities like merchandise, trainings, etc.
- Help draft and implement a marketing plan, including identifying audiences, tools, resources and timing.
- Promote and reinforce the AIDemocracy “brand”.
- Provide general administrative and logistical support for marketing and fundraising activities already in place.
Skills and qualifications:
- Strong written and oral communications skills;
- Great sense of youth culture, and images / approaches that resonate with youth.
- Computer and internet competency;
- Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail;
- Ability to work both independently and in teams;
You’ll like this position if you:
- Enjoy coming up with creative ways to communicate information;
- Are inspired to learn more about the inner workings of a small organization;
- Believe that students have the power to affect change;
- Like graphic design and new media (skills a plus but not required!)
Skills you’ll gain:
- Marketing
- Branding
- Fundraising
- Strategic planning
- Communications
- New Media
This is a part or full-time position (15-40 hours/week), depending on availability.Term is September – December 2011. Position is virtual, although there will be weekly staff meetings with AIDemocracy staff and interns based in DC. This is an unpaid position, although Intern will receive a travel stipend and numerous training opportunities.
To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to opportunities@aidemocracy.org. Put the title of the position you are applying for in the email subject line. No phone calls please. Applications accepted on a rolling basis through September 30. www.aidemocracy.org
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