Great Internship Opportunity | Global Campaign for Education-US

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The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) is a coalition of more than 70 national and community-based NGOs, teacher unions, faith-based groups, and think tanks dedicated to ensuring universal quality education for all children. The mission of GCE-US is to promote education as a basic human right and mobilize to create political will in the United States and internationally to ensure universal quality education, which is at the core of all human development. More info at www.gce-us.org

We are seeking an intern to work part-time in our Washington D.C. office for academic credit to be provided by the student’s university. Our ideal candidate would be free to work 16-24 hours per week and free on Thursday afternoons to attend our monthly coalition meeting.

This unpaid internship is eligible for academic credit. Reimbursement for metro/bus travel to and from the office is available.

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing, updating, reviewing, and editing fact sheets, policy briefs, reports, press releases, or other written materials

• Attend meetings, events, briefings, and participate in conference calls on issues related to the campaign

• Assist in the design and implementation of campaign strategies, including petitions, e-newsletters, press releases, blog posts, and social media

• Assist in managing relationships with coalition member organizations and outreach to potential new member organizations

• Preparing weekly news clips on media related to Education for All

• Assisting with travel arrangements and logistics for events, conferences, meetings and other administrative support as needed

Qualifications:

• Currently matriculating through an undergraduate or graduate degree program

• Passion for ensuring access to quality education for all children and an interest in and/or experience with advocacy campaigns

• International development and/or nonprofit management experience or knowledge is a plus

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently

• Strong writing, proofreading, editing, and communication skills and ability to clearly and effectively articulate ideas

• Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail

• Strong knowledge and experience with all Microsoft Office applications

• Sense of humor and good interpersonal skills

• Send a cover letter and resume to: info@gce-us.org