International Rights Advocates

AVAILABLE INTERNSHIP POSITIONS

Internship positions at IRAdvocates are unpaid and voluntary. Individuals who are interested in applying for a position should send their curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to IRAdvocates by email (info@iradvocates.org) using the position as the subject of the email. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Administrative and Fundraising - Volunteer/Intern

IRAdvocates currently seeks an Administrative and Fundraising Intern to work closely with the Executive Director through 2008/2009.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Research grant making prospects including foundations and individuals;
Assist with drafting and editing of grant proposals and reports;
Assist with production and execution of donor cultivation mailings and other outreach efforts to donors;
Assist in the development of a donor database;
Provide basic website management;
Provide general administrative assistance as needed.

Qualifications:

Prior fundraising experience and/or solid knowledge of foundation grant procedures;
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, and Internet research;
Strong interpersonal communication, writing, editing, research, and organizational skills;
Flexibility to undertake a wide variety of tasks to support the fundraising efforts of the organization;
A positive, hard working, team player with a demonstrated commitment to social justice work and an interest in non-profit administration.
General understanding of international human rights particularly as it relates to corporate accountability.

Additional Information: The Assistant will have the ability to work offsite, but a 10 hour per week commitment is required.

To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to info@iradvocates.org with the subject line of Fundraising/Administrative Internship. As we are of limited staff, please absolutely no telephone calls. Thank you.