Global Network and Regional Engagement Internship

Organizational Description:

Vital Voices Global Partnership is a leading international non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to working with women throughout the world to provide the support and tools they need to have a positive impact in their communities. Through mentoring programs, leadership trainings and individualized support, Vital Voices provides credibility, builds capacity and enhances connections for emerging and established women leaders internationally.

Vital Voices invests in women leaders who are solving the world's toughest challenges - from gender-based violence to the climate crisis, economic inequities, and more. We are "venture catalysts," identifying those with a daring vision for change and partnering with them to make that vision a reality. We scale and accelerate impact through long term investments to expand skills, connections, capacity, and visibility. Over the last 24 years, we have built a network of 20,000 change makers across 184 countries, each of whom are daring to reimagine a more equitable world for all.

Today, Vital Voices has a staff of 80 headquartered in Washington, DC. In the past few years, we have expanded our remote team with staff members living across the country and globally. In the next few years, we intend to expand our reach and scale our impact by growing our staff to meet the dynamic needs of our team and network women in this evolving landscape.

Position Description:

The Vital Voices team is seeking a motivated intern who will support the Global Network and Regional Engagement team, our team focuses on applying regional expertise to programs across the organization as well as gender-based violence expertise through our work on Voices Against Violence. The GNRE program intern will contribute to multiple aspects of Vital Voices' programs and initiatives to end gender-based violence through administrative, logistical, research, and programmatic support. This position reports to the Senior Program Coordinator.

We are accepting interns on either a full-time or part time basis. The internship requires a commitment of 40 hours per week for full-time interns or 20 hours a week for part-time interns. The position is unpaid, but students will receive a stipend of $1000 per month for full time interns or $500 per month for part time interns and/or may receive academic credit for their experience in cooperation with their university. We are currently accepting applications for the Spring semester. Spring internships will run from January 23 through early May (flexible depending on school schedule). Interns may work in person or remotely for the Spring semester.

Applications for the Spring internship should be submitted by December 2nd, 11:59pm EST. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis

Benefits:

* On-the-job training for a variety of skills

* Professional development opportunities, including regular "lunch and learn" sessions

* A chance to learn about international advocacy

* Network with professional advocates in the non-profit sphere

* Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship

Responsibilities:

* Programmatic support leading up to and following program implementation including data entry, printing and compiling materials, evaluating proposals and sorting survey results

* Research support

* Provision of general administrative and organizational support to the human rights team as needed.

* Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

* Advanced proficiency or fluency in English required

* Strong preference for working proficiency or fluency in French or Spanish

* Demonstrated interest in women's rights

* Excellent writing and editing skills

* Strong research and analytical skills

* Strong organizational skills and administrative capabilities

* Ability to work creatively, independently, and as part of a team

* Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or recent university graduate

How to Apply:

To apply to the position please complete the application HERE by end of the day on December 2nd., 2022.

Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Vital Voices provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vital Voices complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Vital Voices expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Vital Voices' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.