Workers Defense Project Hiring Development Intern for 2012-2013 School Year
Looking for a place to learn valuable career skills, be a part of a greater cause, add to your resume, all while having fun with great people? Then come be a part of a dynamic team of young organizers and professionals at Workers Defense Project!
About:
Workers Defense Project (WDP) is a membership-based organization that empowers low-income workers to achieve fair employment through education, direct services, organizing and strategic partnerships. WDP is a worker center and part of a national movement of organizations that seek to provide low-wage workers with the resources they need to improve their working and living conditions. WDP is one of the few organizations in Texas working to address workplace abuse faced by low-wage workers. The organization is one of the most established worker centers in the South and a leader in fighting for fair conditions for working people.
Job Description:
The Development Intern will work with the Development Manager. The Development Manager is responsible for fundraising for the organization through special events, individual donor cultivation, mailings, online appeals, marketing and acquiring donations from organizations, churches and law firms. This position requires someone who has excellent communication skills, a great personality, takes direction well, very personable and very efficient. Fluency in Spanish, experience in using WordPress, and extensive knowledge of Facebook and Twitter are a plus. Internship broken down in the following categories:
- Data Entry: Entering address changes, contributions and other information in WDP’s database
- Events: Assisting with special events including anniversary event, open houses, and attending networking events.
- Social Networking: Maintaining WDP’s Twitter and Facebook accounts
Duration:
This internship is for the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters. Applicants should be able to commit through the end of the school year. Commitment is 10-12 hours per week.
Compensation:
$100/month stipend plus mileage reimbursement. You will gain invaluable knowledge of non-profit operations, how to fundraise, and inner workings of organizing in the labor movement in Texas.
To apply:
Please send resume, cover letter, and any relevant materials Candace López at candace@workersdefense.org. Priority will be given to applications received by September 7th. Internship to begin shortly thereafter.
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