Overview
Democracy Now! Internships are paid, 20-hour per week, temporary work placements to help students, people early in their careers and career changers gain entry-level skills and experience in the fields of archiving, digital media, education, fundraising and translation in a non-profit setting. Find out more about the Internship Program.
Democracy Now!’s Development Internship is an exciting opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of non-profit fundraising in a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive environment. The Development Department is responsible for planning and implementing the fundraising goals of Democracy Now!, as well as promoting Democracy Now! to a broad public audience. Interns work closely with Democracy Now! fundraising staff to engage volunteers, steward donors, and respond to viewers and listeners. Participants are also responsible for entry-level tasks that are both essential to the healthy functioning of the development department and help prepare them for full-time jobs in non-profit fundraising.
Session Dates
- September 2024 – June 2025
Activities
- Engage with Democracy Now! audience members and donors via email and telephone
- Enter gift data and maintain donor relationship information in CiviCRM database
- Fulfill donor thank you gift requests
- Assist with research as needed
- Support the development team in planning and execution of special events
- Help to plan and coordinate volunteer activities
- Represent Democracy Now! at local events
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Democracy Now! and commitment to its mission
- Authorization to work in the US
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong writing and organizational skills
- Familiarity with MS Word and Excel a plus
- Attention to detail and strong customer skills a plus
Compensation
- $20 per hour
To Apply
Applications must be received no later than August 5, 2024. To apply, please complete the form below and upload the following:
- A complete chronological resume
- A cover letter that explains what you hope to gain from the internship
Democracy Now! is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ-identified people are encouraged to apply.
Other Information
- Please note that this is an onsite position, and candidates must be available to work at our office in Manhattan during regular business hours.
- All employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.
No phone calls, please.