Internships

Published on OurFuture.org (http://www.ourfuture.org)

Internships

Posting Date:

12/31/1969

Closing Date:

1 January 2009

The Campaign for America’s Future (CAF) and the Institute for America’s Future (IAF) seek interns who are well-organized team players with a commitment to and interest in progressive issues.
Interning with CAF is a great way to gain real world experience that could lead to a career in issue advocacy, public policy, public relations or many other avenues.
CAF plays a vital role in creating and coordinating national progressive policy. We engage citizens, activists and leaders in a renewed debate about the kind of country — and the kind of world — we want to build for the generations yet to come.
Interns will work with one of the following programmatic/functional teams:

• Administration
• Communications/Media Relations
• Development/Fund raising
• Online – Content
• Progressive Message/Conservative Failure
• Policy Research
• Health care

Position Responsibilities:

• Support program staff
• Conduct internet research and write reports
• Draft letters and respond to e-mail inquires
• Attend rallies, press conferences and other events
• Assist with receptionist responsibilities
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties

Required Qualifications:

• Maturity to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Strict attention to detail and ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships Knowledge of data gathering techniques (library and Internet research)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook computer programs
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, calculators and facsimile machines
• Knowledge of political issues a plus

Compensation / Benefits:

Interns receive the District of Columbia minimum wage of $7.55/hour. CAF/IAF offers a comfortable, creative work environment that welcomes diversity.

To Apply:

Your complete application includes a cover letter that indicates how you learned of the internship and a resume. Please mail, email or fax your application.

Internships- 2009
Campaign for America’s Future
1825 K Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006
Fax: 202-955-5606
Email: jobs@ourfuture.org [1]
Due to the large number of applicants, we are unable to acknowledge the receipt and status of applications. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

The Campaign for America’s Future (and its sister organization, the Institute for America’s Future) is a progressive research and action center promoting an agenda to enhance prosperity and opportunity for all Americans. Our studies and analyses, communication, advocacy and mobilization campaigns advance a progressive perspective on a broad range of issues. For more information, please visit our website at OurFuture.org [2].

Links:
[1] mailto:jobs@ourfuture.org
[2] http://www.OurFuture.org