Job Description
Internship Program Description
The Free the Slaves internship program is a formal effort to develop and train future leaders of the anti-slavery movement. We seek to provide each participant with training and hands-on experience in various facets of anti-slavery work. The program operates out of the Washington, D.C. office of Free the Slaves on a semester system, with three sessions per year: spring (January to May), summer (June to August), and fall (September to December). Participants are expected to participate in an orientation session at the beginning of each semester.
Internships are unpaid but students are often able to arrange academic credit, as Free the Slaves internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by FTS staff, interaction with other U.S. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to federal and international anti-slavery advocacy. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
New Business Development Internship
This position reports directly to the Manager of Foundations and Government Grants (MFG) and will heavily support strategic partnerships with donors and potential donors. The New Donor Research and Support Intern will help ensure critical administrative responsibilities are executed in a timely, efficient and professional manner. This role involves strategic thinking, passion for mission and the ability to thoroughly research complex and interconnected themes. Prior knowledge of trafficking and the international donor environment will be extremely helpful context for the successful candidate.
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