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Development Internship

Free the Slaves

Development Internship

Washington, DC
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.

    Development Internships

    The development intern will work closely with the development team to support our national and international fundraising and movement-building efforts. 

    Tasks may include the following: 

    • Maintain and expand FTS online presence on social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

    • Prospect research for individual, foundation and government funding opportunities

    • Assist in communications with major funders

    • Edit, compile, and write grant reports and proposals

    • Write blog posts and other updates

    • Participate in fundraising strategy sessions

    • Event planning assistance

    • Interns will answer phones and provide other administrative support as needed.