State Voices-Fall Internship (PAID)

Position Overview: State Voices seeks a highly motivated college or recently graduated student for our winter internship. The Intern will work and report to staff in State Voices’ Washington, DC office, focusing on a variety of projects that support the organization’s programs.

Responsibilities: On an ongoing basis, the Intern will assist with research, communications, and implementation of State Voices’ national programs. S/he will:

·         Produce written and visual materials and reports on a variety of topics, with special focus on the 2012 election and 2013 issue work.

·         Research and develop briefing documents for State Voices’ national team as well as our state networks.

·         Assist with major event planning.

·         Represent the organization at relevant meetings

·         Provide additional research and administrative support

Qualifications:

 ·         Availability to work at the Washington, DC office approximately 20-30 hours per week between September 2012 and January 2013

·         Has demonstrated interest in civic engagement or nonprofit work

·         Positive attitude a must, in addition to creativity and a willingness to innovate

·         Excellent writing and research skills are an absolute necessity

·         Graphic design experience is a plus

·         Experience working in a fast-paced, time-sensitive work environment that requires strong attention to detail

·         Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a team

·         Experience using the Microsoft Office suite as well as online collaboration tools

Compensation: This internship is paid.

To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to: Cietta Kiandoli, Program Director at dcintern@statevoices.org by Monday, August 20^th. No calls please. For more information, see www.statevoices.org