Advocacy Intern - HALO USA based in Washington DC
The HALO Trust, United States
Job Description
Advocacy Intern
Location: Remote, but intern should be based in the D.C. area and be able to occasionally visit the office under safe conditions.
Duration: June-August 2021
Type: Part-time, 20-25 hours per week
Paid: D.C. minimum wage ($15 per hour)
Reports to: Head of Congressional Affairs
The HALO Trust (USA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specializing in the removal of landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW), with projects in 25+ countries and territories employing almost 9,000 people. HALO’s Washington, DC office works with government partners, international agencies, foundations, and private donors to increase awareness of the impact of landmines and ERW on post-conflict communities and to raise funds to support HALO’s teams working overseas.
The DC office is seeking an enthusiastic intern for the summer interested in US politics and international affairs to support HALO’s Congressional engagement. These activities will support direct advocacy to Congressional offices, assist with expansion of partnerships, and help develop HALO’s grassroots advocacy program.
Key responsibilitiesinclude:
- Drafting newsletters and emails to Congress and grassroots advocates
- Helping to plan and execute events (events virtual, until safe to convene in person)
- Performing light research and producing briefs or handouts on international or mine action issues, Congressional issues, etc.
- Updating and designing aesthetically pleasing fact sheets in Canva or Adobe InDesign
- Compiling photos for use in advocacy materials
- Supporting grassroots advocacy recruitment, engagement, and retention through outreach, online updates, building online advocacy campaigns, and advocate stewardship
- Inputting and managing data in Quorum and other organizational databases
- Creating social media content as needed
- Tracking hearings, legislation, and Congressional staff changes using Quorum, as needed
- Other duties as assigned
What’s in it for you?
The position will give you valuable insight into international development work, the non-profit sector, and advocacy work. This intern will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful, hands-on advocacy work and make a difference in the lives of families across the globe.
Application process:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to with Advocacy Intern Summer 2021 in the subject line. Your cover letter MUST detail why your academic/professional experiences will allow you to successfully complete some of the specific tasks in the key responsibilities list above.
Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm on Friday, May 28th. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Only finalists will be contacted for an interview and may be asked to provide references.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
For more information about The HALO Trust, please visit our website at www.halotrust.org.
The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Requirements
Applicants should be highly organized, flexible, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with a strong interest in the non-profit and international development/humanitarian sector. We are looking for the following skills:
- Incoming or current graduate student with an academic focus in political science, public affairs, international affairs, or similar
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Proficient in social media and Microsoft suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Prior experience in a Congressional office or conducting Congressional advocacy is preferred, but not required
- Experience with Quorum, Canva, or Adobe In-Design a plus, but not required