Internships
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Description:
RepresentWomen is a nonprofit organization working to change the system to provide women equal access to both appointed and elected office. We advocate for institutional reforms rather than focusing on individual races because all women should be able to access politics at an equal rate to their male counterparts. We believe that a strong democracy requires equal representation for women across political, racial, socioeconomic, and geographic lines. Through research and advocacy, we are paving the way for women in American politics-- not just for some women today, but for all women for good.
RepresentWomen is seeking Research, Communications, Advocacy, and Development Interns to support our team.
Research Intern responsibilities include:
- Monitor news outlets for stories covering national and international elections, women's political representation, electoral reform, or related current events
- Write blogs and op-eds on these topics and others with relation to our work
- Support the team at every stage of research on active projects, including but not limited to the Gender Parity Index, International Report, and PAC Report.
- Collect, organize, update, and analyze data for use in our research through Google Sheets or Excel, as well as data visualization platforms such as Infogram or Tableau
- Create infographics which present the data our team has collected in a digestible manner for use by our allies and partners
Ideal candidates:
- Have a strong interest in learning more about the systems and practices used to advance women’s representation and leadership in the United States and abroad
- Are committed to finding and communicating the best practices for increasing women's political representation across the ideological, racial, and geographic spectrum of the U.S.
- Have strong writing and analytical skills, are attentive to detail, and have the ability to craft language that is appropriate for a variety of audiences
- Are self-starters and team-players who are comfortable adapting between self-motivated and collaborative work
- Have experience using Google Suite and Microsoft Office, and preferably (though this is not required) have experience with Infogram, Tableau, Power BI or similar data visualization software
- Are available to work 15 - 20 hours a week*
*Although on-site interns are preferred, remote applications will also be considered.
Communications Intern responsibilities include:
- Monitor news outlets for stories covering national and international elections, women's political representation, electoral reform, or related current events
- Write blogs and op-eds on these topics and others with relation to our work
- Draft press releases and other promotional materials for our reports and projects
- Conduct interviews with allies, partners, and women in politics to feature on our website, blogs, and social media
- Develop messaging and other content for our website through NationBuilder
- Manage our social media calendar and social media accounts
- Create graphics for social media using Canva or similar graphic design software
Ideal candidates:
- Have a strong interest in learning more about the systems and practices used to advance women’s representation and leadership in the United States and abroad
- Are committed to finding and communicating the best practices for increasing women's political representation across the ideological, racial, and geographic spectrum of the U.S.
- Have strong writing and analytical skills, are attentive to detail, and have the ability to craft language that is appropriate for a variety of audiences
- Are self-starters and team-players who are comfortable adapting between self-motivated and collaborative work
- Have experience using Google Suite and Microsoft Office, and preferably (though this is not required) experience with Canva or similar graphic design software
- Are available to work 15 - 20 hours a week*
*Although on-site interns are preferred, remote applications will also be considered.
Outreach and Advocacy Intern responsibilities include:
- Monitor news outlets for stories covering our work or the work of partner organizations and write blogs on these topics with relation to our work
- Research international, and U.S. federal, state, and local policy projects that stand to directly impact our work
- Assist directly in the development of our advocacy-based programs including the Campaign to Rename, the Gender Balanced Cabinet Project, the Gender Parity Alliance, and other projects and events tied to the Suffrage Centennial
- Engage with partners and allies who are working to advance the implementation of Ranked Choice Voting and other systems-based reforms across the U.S.
- Create and maintain digital toolkits (handouts, presentations, videos) for our implementing partners, allies, and volunteers
- Support day to day communication with our prospective supporters and implementing partners via social media, e-blasts, and monthly newsletters
- Sort and manage prospective supporters on NationBuilder
Ideal candidates:
- Have a strong interest in learning more about the systems and practices used to advance women’s representation and leadership in the United States and abroad
- Are committed to finding and communicating the best practices for increasing women's political representation across the ideological, racial, and geographic spectrum of the U.S.
- Have strong writing and analytical skills, are attentive to detail, and have the ability to craft language that is appropriate for a variety of audiences
- Are self-starters and team-players who are comfortable adapting between self-motivated and collaborative work
- Have experience using Google Suite and Microsoft Office, and preferably (though this is not required) experience with NationBuilder, or similar advocacy software
- Are available to work 15 - 20 hours a week*
*Although on-site interns are preferred, remote applications will also be considered.
Nonprofit Development and Administration Intern responsibilities include:
- Monitor news outlets for stories covering our work or the work of partner organizations and write blogs on these topics with relation to our work
- Research potential funding sources including foundations, corporations, and individual donors; provide summaries for the chief administrator
- Assist directly in writing and editing first-round grant materials, giving appeals, and acknowledgment letters to donors
- Support content development for print and digital materials for potential donors
- Sort and manage prospective and existing donors on NationBuilder
- Provide administrative support as needed, reporting directly to the Executive Director; these duties may include event support and document management
Ideal candidates:
- Have a strong interest in learning more about the systems and practices used to advance women’s representation and leadership in the United States and abroad
- Are committed to finding and communicating the best practices for increasing women's political representation across the ideological, racial, and geographic spectrum of the U.S.
- Have strong writing and analytical skills, are attentive to detail, and have the ability to craft language that is appropriate for a variety of audiences
- Are self-starters and team-players who are comfortable adapting between self-motivated and collaborative work
- Have experience using Google Suite and Microsoft Office, and preferably (though this is not required) experience with NationBuilder, or similar advocacy and donor management software
- Are available to work 15 - 20 hours a week*
*Although on-site interns are preferred, remote applications will also be considered.
Benefits and opportunities:
RepresentWomen interns work directly with full-time staff to develop a work plan that coordinates our project goals with the individual goals of each member of our team. Over the course of the first week of the internship, our team meets one-on-one with each intern to assess what projects will best suit their experience and interests, while also providing them with the support and opportunities they need to make their time with us both productive and meaningful.
Additional benefits:
- Opportunities to connect with our partners and allies working within the field
- A travel stipend (loaded onto a metro card) to cover public transportation costs or an on-site parking pass
- Weekly staff lunches, with meals covered up to $10.00
- Flexible work arrangements, with a minimum commitment of 15 to 20 hours/week*
*Start and end dates are flexible, and interns who are current students are welcome to tailor their weekly hours to accommodate any academic commitments they may have.
How to apply:
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and a writing/work sample. In the subject line of your letter, please state that you are applying for the "Research Internship" or "Communications Internship," "Advocacy Internship," or "Nonprofit Development and Administration Internship." If you have any questions or concerns about your application, you may reach out to our team at internships@representwomen.org.
RepresentWomen is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, and veteran status. This commitment includes equal opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the workplace.
RepresentWomen has a strong commitment to diversity and urges members of underrepresented groups to apply. Our team accepts applications on a rolling basis until available positions are filled for the Fall, Spring, and Summer.
