WFM-IGP Development Intern
The World Federalist Movement-Institute for Global Policy (WFM-IGP) is a global citizens' movement working for peace, conflict prevention, international justice and sustainable development. WFM-IGP is co-located in The Hague, the Netherlands and New York, USA and has ECOSOC consultative status with the United Nations. WFM-IGP currently oversees the following programs: the Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC), the International Coalition for the Responsibility to Protect, and the International Democratic Governance program, amongst others. WFM-IGP is currently seeking an intern, who will provide clerical and research support to the Development team. Candidate must be organized, assertive, self-motivated, and detail oriented; able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision, have exceptional computer skills. The intern will report to the Development Officer. The internship can be full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week) for a period of at least 3-4 months. Please note that this is an unpaid internship.
For more information about WFM-IGP, please visit our website: www.wfm-igp.org
Internship Responsibilities:
Assisting the Development team in their efforts to build and maintain support from foundations,
governments, and individual donors by:
• Researching individual and foundation prospects and creating profiles
• Identifying and researching potential individual donors
• Drafting invitations, thank you letters, and other donor cultivation materials
• Editing proposals and grant reports to be sent to foundation donors
• Assisting with the planning and organizing of donor cultivation opportunities
• Attending events and meetings and taking notes where required
• Filing and other administrative duties
• Other tasks as required to assist with the overall strategy of the development team.
Qualifications Required:
• Advanced undergraduate or graduate degree or student working towards a degree in a
relevant field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software, especially Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent internet research skills
• Self starter, with ability to work independently and with a team within the constraints of
tight deadlines
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Enthusiasm and passion for international justice/human rights issues
Application instructions
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, references and a brief writing sample (3-5 pages maximum) on a related topic. Please include the name of the internship in the subject of the email and in the cover letter. Be sure to indicate your approximate start date as well.
Application Deadline
Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis.
Applications can emailed, faxed, or mailed to:
Email:internship@wfm-igp.org
Fax: 212-599-1332
Mail:
WFM-IGP
Attn: Internship Coordinator
708 Third Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017
USA
*No phone inquiries please*
