by LaunchProgress · February 18, 2014 11:18 AM
Empower young people to create change. Apply for a LaunchProgress Spring Internship today.
LaunchProgress is looking for one finance intern, one communications intern, and two operations intern to join our leadership team this spring. Check out the descriptions below and apply by sending your resume to info@launchprogress.org.
LaunchProgress Action Fund — Finance Internship
LaunchProgress Action Fund is a nonprofit organization that engages young progressives running for office in order to grow the base of future national leaders. LaunchProgress Action Fund works with local, state, and national allies to find youth leaders that represent our changing, diverse America—women, people of color, people from lower-income families, people who are disabled—who our political parties may not traditionally recruit or support. Through events, communications, and research-focused advocacy campaigns, we connect young progressive leaders to unique professional development resources.
LaunchProgress Action Fund is currently seeking a Finance Intern for the Spring Semester (2014). The Finance Intern will work closely with the Co-Directors and have the opportunity to develop skills in nonprofit management and development.
Position Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on innovative fundraising models
- Assist in developing and implementing new fundraising activities and initiatives
- Conduct research on fundraising and finance data
- Provide administrative support such as data management to the development team
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Prior experience executing whole projects from beginning to completion
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Complete tasks on time
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Energetic, self-starter, with flexible and positive attitude
- Strong team player and ability to work cooperatively with others
- Passionate about progressive issues
The ideal intern would be a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college who is interested in advancing progressive solutions and is seeking experience in nonprofit fundraising and research. An interest in entrepreneurship and nonprofit management is a plus.
The Finance Intern will be expected to contribute 10 hours per week with flexible start and end dates. The internship will be virtual with regular videoconference meetings and conference calls. The internship is unpaid, but college credit may be available depending on the requirements of your college or university.
LaunchProgress Action Fund is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We are strongly committed to diversity and we welcome applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, including people who have been previously incarcerated.
To apply: Please send a current resume and a short email detailing your interest in the position and the organization to Luke Squire at info@launchprogress.org. Please include the position title in the subject of the email.
LaunchProgress Action Fund — Communications Internship
LaunchProgress Action Fund is a nonprofit organization that engages young progressives running for office in order to grow the base of future national leaders. LaunchProgress Action Fund works with local, state, and national allies to find youth leaders that represent our changing, diverse America—women, people of color, people from lower-income families, people who are disabled—who our political parties may not traditionally recruit or support. Through events, communications, and research-focused advocacy campaigns, we connect young progressive leaders to unique professional development resources.
LaunchProgress Action Fund is currently seeking a Communications Intern for the Spring Semester (2014). The Communications Intern will work closely with the Co-Directors and the Communications Director to increase the organization’s media presence.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist Communications Director in drafting press releases
- Conduct research for upcoming press events
- Write blogs for the website
- Manage press contacts as needed
- Provide administrative support such as managing the media database
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Prior experience executing whole projects from beginning to completion
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Complete tasks on time
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Energetic, self-starter, with flexible and positive attitude
- Strong team player and ability to work cooperatively with others
- Passionate about progressive issues
The ideal intern would be a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college who is interested in advancing progressive solutions and is seeking experience in nonprofit communications. An interest in entrepreneurship and nonprofit management is a plus.
The Communications Intern will be expected to contribute 10 hours per week with flexible start and end dates. The internship will be virtual with regular videoconference meetings and conference calls. The internship is unpaid, but college credit may be available depending on the requirements of your college or university.
LaunchProgress Action Fund is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We are strongly committed to diversity and we welcome applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, including people who have been previously incarcerated.
To apply: Please send a current resume and a short email detailing your interest in the position and the organization to Poy Winichakul at info@launchprogress.org. Please include the position title in the subject of the email.
LaunchProgress Action Fund — Operations Internship
LaunchProgress Action Fund is a nonprofit organization that engages young progressives running for office in order to grow the base of future national leaders. LaunchProgress Action Fund works with local, state, and national allies to find youth leaders that represent our changing, diverse America—women, people of color, people from lower-income families, people who are disabled—who our political parties may not traditionally recruit or support. Through events, communications, and research-focused advocacy campaigns, we connect young progressive leaders to unique professional development resources.
LaunchProgress Action Fund is currently seeking two Operations Interns for the Spring Semester (2014). The Operations Interns will work closely with the Co-Directors to conduct research, manage programs, and manage systems data.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist Co-Directors in volunteer outreach and coordination
- Conduct research on volunteer recruitment and retention strategies
- Analyze data and help implement data-driven contact management solutions
- Provide administrative support such as data management to the operations team
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Prior experience executing whole projects from beginning to completion
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Complete tasks on time
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Energetic, self-starter, with flexible and positive attitude
- Strong team player and ability to work cooperatively with others
- Passionate about progressive issues
The ideal intern would be a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college who is interested in advancing progressive solutions and is seeking experience in nonprofit management and development. An interest in entrepreneurship and nonprofit management is a plus.
Operations Interns will be expected to contribute 10 hours per week with flexible start and end dates. The internship will be virtual with regular videoconference meetings and conference calls. The internship is unpaid, but college credit may be available depending on the requirements of your college or university.
LaunchProgress Action Fund is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We are strongly committed to diversity and we welcome applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, including people who have been previously incarcerated.
To apply: Please send a current resume and a short email detailing your interest in the position and the organization to Poy Winichakul at info@launchprogress.org. Please include the position title in the subject of the email.
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