Description:

The Alliance for Peacebuilding is a membership-based network of more than seventy organizations and hundreds of professionals devoted to building sustainable peace and security worldwide. For more information, visit www.allianceforpeacebuilding.org.

Summary
The Alliance for Peacebuilding is seeking a part-time intern to assist the President & CEO and Program Director in the sustaining the organization’s mission through the full donor cycle of fundraising. Basic duties include assistance with fundraising research, drafting grant proposals and budgets, drafting acknowledgement letters, and designing and implementing fundraising campaigns.

The internship (15-20 hrs/wk) will accommodate a flexible schedule, run from September – December 2012, and take place in Washington, DC. Preference will be given to candidates that can potentially continue the internship into the spring of 2013.

Qualifications:

At least three years completed college coursework, preferably four years ● Strong computer skills, high proficiency in Word and Excel ● Experience with donor tracking software ● Enthusiasm and commitment to the organization’s mission ● Proactive, independent and team-oriented work ethic ● Excellent writing skills and attention to detail ● Professional workplace experience ● Ability manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines ● Positive attitude and an ability to learn quickly and engage with a wide variety of people ● Familiarity with peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and/or international affairs a plus.

Hours:

15-20 hrs per week

Length/Availability:

5 months

Start Date:

Late August-Early September

End Date:

, Mid December

Deadline:

August 20, 2012

Tags:

peacebuilding  alliance  peace  international  relations  research  internship  washington  dc   

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