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Community Organizer

Planned Giving Internship

Students for Choice Campus Organizer

Students for Choice High School Internship

NARAL is seeking activists to fight back against the assault on women’s reproductive rights.

Unfortunately, we are fighting some of the same battles for women’s reproductive rights that activists fought for in the 60’s and 70’s.

Job description:

Community organizers canvass communities across the state of Washington to identify and mobilize pro-choice supporters.  We do small donor fundraising and ask people to take part in our calls to action. Community organizers put the active in grassroots activism.

The first half of the day is training and issue education. The second half of the day is going out into different communities educating and activating people on current issues to achieve our organization’s goal to create a world that respects a woman’s reproductive freedom and privacy.

EOE (GLBT & people of color encouraged to apply)

Hours: Monday-Friday 2pm-10pm

Full-time and part-time positions are available. Full-time is M-F 2pm-10pm; part-time is 3 or 4 of these days with the same hours. For part-time work the days are flexible, but the hours are the same.

Benefits:

·         Competitive Pay

·         Base pay is $400/week (for full-time) plus bonus incentives.

·         Health benefits

·         We offer both health insurance and dental coverage for full-time employees.

·         Comprehensive training program

Our training program lasts from 2-4 weeks and is paid.  Participants will gain within this time all the skills necessary to be professional issue organizers and fundraisers.

As a progressive non-profit working in policy and advocacy, the work environment is fun and exciting. There are opportunities for growth within the organization and plenty of application for the skills learned while canvassing.

Please call (206) 624-1990 or send resume and cover letter to tiffanyhankins@prochoicewashington.org.

Contact Tiffany Hankins for more information.

Available: January - April 2012, longer if intern is available

Hours: 10-20 hours per week, flexible schedule M-F 9am – 5pm.

Compensation: This position is unpaid. NARAL Pro-Choice Washington will help secure academic credit if applicable.

Summary

Intern position will directly assist development staff including the Major Gifts Officer with planned giving to help achieve our major supporters’ tax, estate planning and overall philanthropic goals and secure a pro-choice future for our state. Anyone with a background and/or interest in tax and finance law is strongly urged to apply.  

In order to truly work on behalf of all women, NARAL is also committed to changing the face of reproductive rights activism by confronting issues of movement diversity; therefore NARAL highly encourages men and women of color to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

·         Execute various mailings to targeted donors, banking and legal contacts and alumnae

·         Research individual donors and prospects

·         Collaborate with Major Gifts Officer on design of all marketing materials

·         Aid in development of Planned Giving event

·         Assist Development staff as necessary with other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong personal commitment to a woman’s right to choose
• Strong computer skills including Word and Excel as well as PageMaker
• Experience with events (auction, theatrical, promotional, etc) a plus but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a great sense of humor
• Desire to learn non-profit fundraising
• Financial and legal background and/or interest is a plus 

To Apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to Krystal Starwich: KrystalStarwich@prochoicewashington.org.

Contact for more information.

Available: 2010-11 School Year

Reports to: Volunteer and Youth Programs Coordinator

Hours: 5-7 hours per week

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHILE YOU GO TO SCHOOL

NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is the largest statewide grassroots organization dedicated solely to protecting reproductive rights. We work to ensure that Washington’s women have access to the full range of reproductive choices, including healthy childbearing, contraception, and safe, legal, and affordable abortion. Internships with NARAL Pro-Choice Washington let you build your resume while gaining valuable experience. NARAL Pro-Choice Washington will work with your school to ensure academic credit where available.

Paid Year-Long Internship Available for the 2010-11 School Year

NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is looking for responsible, dedicated, resolutely pro-choice students to fill the position of Students For Choice Campus Organizer. Campus Organizers are essential in educating their fellow students about the importance of reproductive rights.

Responsibilities include:

1. Running a Students For Choice Campus Group.
2. Participating in at least two community/campus outreach events per month.
3. Planning and implementing 1-2 campus-based events per school year.
4. Participating in and recruiting students for NARAL Pro-Choice Washington events and campaigns.
5. Participating in regular supervisory phone calls with NARAL staff.
6. Finding a replacement at the end of the internship.
7. Other duties as they may arise (For example, writing a letter to the editor or working with NARAL Pro-Choice Washington to help advance policy goals).

This internship lasts through the academic year and is done on your college campus. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. Applicants must be comfortable working independently with regular (but long distance) supervision.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Krystal Starwich.

NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact for more information.

Available: 2010-2011 School Year

Reports to: Volunteer and Youth Programs Coordinator 

Hours: 3-5 hours per week

NARAL Pro-Choice Washington's Students for Choice High School Internship program is committed to engaging teens as an active part of the Pro-Choice movement.  We strive to do this by teaching teens issues related to reproductive health, rights and justice and then offering them opportunities for pro-choice activism.    

Intern responsibilities:

·         Students for Choice Teen Interns will attend monthly workshops at NARAL where they will learn the basic principles of the Pro-Choice movement and the skills of community organizing.

·         The students will then be able to apply their learning to practical activities through service in the NARAL Office, at NARAL events, and in their own communities.  Service opportunities will be offered weekly with the expectation that students will engage in at least 4 service activities a month. 

·         In addition, students will be required to recruit peers to attend monthly workshops, participate in service opportunities, and attend NARAL events.

·         Students will be provided with and expected to read news articles relating to the current political landscape and choice issues.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Krystal Starwich.

Contact for more information.