Global Network and Regional Engagement Internship
Organizational Description:
Vital Voices Global Partnership (www.vitalvoices.org) is a leading international non-governmental organization committed to working with women throughout the world to provide them with the support and tools that they need to have a positive impact in their communities. Through mentoring programs, leadership trainings, and individualized support, Vital Voices provides credibility, builds capacity, and enhances connections for emerging and established women leaders internationally. At Vital Voices, we believe, and we are proving, that investing in women improves the world.
Position Description:
The Vital Voices team is seeking a motivated intern who will support the Global Network and Regional Engagement team, our team focuses on applying regional expertise to programs across the organization as well as gender-based violence expertise through our work on Voices Against Violence. The GNRE department works in Latin America and the Caribbean, MENA, Sub Saharan Africa, East Asia, and Eastern Europe.
The program intern or interns will contribute to multiple aspects of Vital Voices’ programs and initiatives to address gender-based violence and other issues across various regions through administrative, logistical, research, and programmatic support. This position reports to one of the Program Coordinators.
The internship requires a commitment of 40 hours per week for full-time interns or 20 hours a week for part-time interns. This position is unpaid, but students will receive a stipend of $1,000 per month for full time interns or $500 per month for part-time interns and/or may receive academic credit for their experience in cooperation with their university.
We are currently accepting applications for the Fall semester. Fall internships will run from September 1st through December 16, 2022.
Benefits:
- On-the-job training for a variety of skills
- Professional development opportunities, including regular “lunch and learn” sessions
- A chance to learn about international advocacy
- Network with professional advocates in the non-profit sphere
- Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship
Responsibilities:
- Programmatic support leading up to and following program implementation including data entry, printing and compiling materials, evaluating proposals and sorting survey results
- Research support
- Provision of general administrative and organizational support to the GNRE team as needed.
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Advanced proficiency or fluency in English required
- Working proficiency or fluency in Spanish, French, Arabic strongly preferred
- Demonstrated interest in women’s rights and in one or more of the regions VV works in
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Strong organizational skills and administrative capabilities
- Ability to work creatively, independently, and as part of a team
How to Apply:
To apply to the position, please complete this application by the end of the day on August 21, 2022.
Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Vital Voices provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vital Voices complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Vital Voices expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Vital Voices' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.