Global Network and Regional Engagement Fall 2023 Internship: October-December

Position Title: GNRE Fall 2023 Internship
Intern Supervisor: GNRE Program Assistant
Organization: Vital Voices Global Partnership
Position Location: Washington, DC

Organization Description:

Vital Voices Global Partnership is a leading international non-profit organization. We invest in women leaders who are tackling the world’s greatest challenges – from gender-based violence to the climate crisis, economic inequities, and more. We are “venture catalysts,” identifying leaders with a daring vision for change and partnering with them to make that vision a reality. What sets Vital Voices apart is that we make long-term, holistic investments in leaders with bold ideas for change — providing them connections, capacity, a network of their peers, financial support, and visibility for their work. We have provided early support for leaders who went on to become Nobel Peace Laureates, US Youth Poet Laureates, Prime Ministers, award winning innovators and breakthrough social entrepreneurs. Over the past 24 years, we have directly invested in more than 20,000 change-makers across 184 countries, who in turn have improved the lives of millions of people in their communities and countries.   

  
Today, Vital Voices has a staff of nearly 80 headquartered in Washington, DC. We’ve recently been working to dramatically scale our impact in accordance with our bold vision. In early 2022, we opened the first ever Global Headquarters for Women’s Leadership, a 30,000+ sq. ft. historic building just blocks from the White House on 16th Street. It is a hub of activity, events, and collaborations — bringing together women leaders and their allies to tackle the world’s greatest challenges.   

Position Summary:
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 program intern will contribute to multiple aspects of Vital Voices’ programs and initiatives to end gender-based violence through administrative, logistical, research, and programmatic support. This position reports to the GNRE Program Assistant, Isabelle Homberg.

We are accepting interns on a part-time basis. The internship requires a commitment of 20 hours a week for part-time interns. This position is unpaid, but students receive a stiped of $500 per month for part-time. Students 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 October 17 through December 22. Interns may work in-person or remotely for the Fall semester.

Applications for the Fall internship should be submitted by October 3, 11:59 PM EST. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

 

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;
• A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship (upon request).

Responsibilities:

• Assist in Stakeholder Coordination/Outreach;
• Assist in Partner Vetting;
• Event Planning;
• Regional Research;
• 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 human rights team as needed;
• DE&I Commitment: Embrace and model the Vital Voices guiding principles, values, investment, and leadership models with the goal of supporting Vital Voices organizational culture and success;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in English required;
• Strong demonstrated interest in women's rights required;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required;
• Strong organizational skills and administrative capabilities;
• Ability to work creatively, independently, and as part of a team;
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or a recent university graduate;
• U.S. work authorization required;
• Proficiency in Arabic language is strongly preferred.

How to Apply:
To apply to this position, please complete the application by 11:59 PM EST on October 3, 2023. Applications must include the following:

• Resume;
• Availability (please include the days and times you are able to work);

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.