Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering for Women’s Campaign International, please go to your area of interest below.

NOTE: WCI accepts internship applications between March 1st – April 2nd for the Summer Internship Program of that year (May/June – September) and between July 5th – August 20th for the Academic Year Internship Program (September – April/May).  These deadlines apply for all internship positions, please see position descriptions below.

To apply for any of the following positions, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample (2-5 pages) via email to internship@womenscampaigninternational.org.

Program Internship

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting with program development and support
  • Conducting research for current and potential programs and partnerships
  • Assisting with writing and revising program reports and proposals
  • Other writing and editing tasks as assigned
  • General office assistance

Qualifications:

  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of gender issues, international relations, international development and/or human rights
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and internet usage
  • Strong research skills, including internet research; ability to determine reliable sources
  • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to maintain open lines of communication with WCI staff (i.e, ask for clarification, and obtain feedback)
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Good sense of humor

Preferred qualifications:

  • International travel experience or experience living abroad
  • Knowledge of a particular region or particular developing countries

As WCI is a small organization, interns will have the opportunity to be deeply involved in all aspects of program development and management.

Intern hours are flexible, but interns must commit at least 10 hrs/week and for a minimum of 12 weeks during the summer session. Interns may receive a small transportation stipend.

In your cover letter, please specify when you are available to start interning and the hours that you would be available to work each week. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Executive Internship

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Managing and organizing the President’s daily operations, office and files
  • Managing the President’s schedule and contacts
  • Maintaining the President’s contacts with WCI staff, board members, and potential donors
  • Making calls and sending correspondences on behalf of the President
  • Photocopying, compiling, and mailing of WCI informational packets
  • Assisting in the preparation and facilitation of WCI’s four annual board meetings
  • Recording and typing minutes at WCI board and staff meetings
  • Assisting in grant research and proposals
  • Conducting research for current and potential programs and partnerships
  • Assisting with WCI program development and support
  • Other writing and editing tasks as assigned
  • Filing, answering phones, and general office assistance

Qualifications:

  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • High level of organizational skills
  • Self-motivated and responsible
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and internet usage
  • Strong research skills, including internet research; ability to determine reliable sources
  • Quick learner
  • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to maintain open lines of communication with WCI staff (i.e, ask for clarification, and obtain feedback)
  • Interest in and knowledge of gender issues, international relations, international development and/or human rights
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Good sense of humor

Preferred qualifications

  • Strong Administrative/organizational skills
  • Experience working on political campaigns/Capitol Hill

As WCI is a small organization, interns will have the opportunity to be deeply involved in all aspects of program development and management.

Hours are flexible, but interns must commit at least 20 hrs/week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Longer commitments preferred. Interns receive a small transportation stipend.

In your cover letter, please specify when you are available to start interning and the hours that you would be available to work each week.

Finance and Administration Internship

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting with accounting tasks
  • Reorganization of office financial and program files
  • General office assistance

Qualifications:

  • Interest in non-profit finance or development
  • Strong written and oral communications skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet skills
  • Strong research skills
  • Quick learner
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to maintain open lines of communication with WCI staff (i.e, ask for clarification, and obtain feedback)
  • Culturally sensitive

Hours are flexible.

In your cover letter, please specify when you are available to start interning and the hours that you would be available to work each week.