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The ACLU of Texas is seeking a current college student or recent college graduate who is interested in serving as a development intern.
About The ACLU of Texas
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is the state’s preeminent civil rights organization, at the forefront in Texas since 1938. As the 11th largest ACLU affiliate in the United States, the ACLU of Texas works in the courts, the legislature and through public education to protect civil rights and individual liberty.
Position Description
The ACLU of Texas is seeking a current college student or recent college graduate who is interested in serving as a development intern and providing a wide range of database, research, administrative, and general support to our development team in our State Headquarters office in Houston, TX. In return, the ACLU of Texas will provide an opportunity for the intern to gain experience in and familiarity with areas such as fundraising, philanthropy, civil rights and civil liberties issues, and the day-to-day operations of a statewide nonprofit organization with a nationwide network of affiliates. The Development Intern will report to the Development Associate.
Specific Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist the development staff in entering data into the ACLU of Texas’ donor database.
- Conduct research on potential donors, strategic partners, markets and industries.
- Assist the development staff in planning and staffing donor events and other activities
- Maintain donor files and other development materials.
- Attend department and staff meetings.
- Assist with mailings, filing, and special projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Strong writing and research abilities
- Desire to learn more about fundraising and philanthropy
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with databases is a plus
- Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
- A demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties
- Unimpeachable ethical standards and personal integrity
Hours, Start Date and Duration
Intern hours are flexible within business hours (9:00 am to 6:00 pm). A firm commitment of 20 to 30 hours per week is required. The internship will start at a mutually agreed upon date and may continue through the academic year depending on mutual interest and satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
Please complete a job application, found at http://www.aclutx.org/who-we-are/career-opportunities-and-internships/ and send it along with a letter of interest, resume, (non-official) academic transcript, and writing sample, to Victor Kendall vkendall@aclutx.org. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or .pdf format, and should include “Development Intern Applicant” in the subject line. Review of interested applications is on-going.
The ACLU of Texas is an affirmative action employer. All interested individuals, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBT persons are encouraged to apply.