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Women’s Edge Coalition Administrative Internship Summer 2007
The Women’s Edge Coalition, a dynamic and cutting edge international women’s organization based in Washington, D.C., seeks an intern to assist the Director of Finance & Administration and the Executive Assistant.
The Women’s Edge Coalition advocates for policies that support women in their actions to end poverty in their lives, communities and nations. This internship offers a great opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a non-profit focused on increasing economic opportunities for women around the world.
The majority of the intern’s time will be spent on administrative support, including maintaining the member database and the Edge library, drafting correspondence to the public, answering the main phone line, etc. The remainder of the time will be devoted to special projects as they arise, including research, fundraising, non-profit management, and finance tasks. The intern will also have the opportunity to support and attend Edge events. This internship is a great opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a non-profit.
This is a PAID internship at $7 per hour.
Qualifications:
* Commitment to women’s rights
* Excellent skills in written and spoken English
* Completion of at least two years of undergraduate coursework
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
* Attention to detail
Time commitment: At least 20 hours per week. Women’s Edge Coalition is open M-F, 9am-5pm.
Please send a cover letter, resume and one page writing sample to the address below. Be sure to mention "Administrative Intern" on the application. All materials must be received by Friday, April 2, 2006. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
This is a paid internship starting May 2007 and ending in August 2007. We are an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. This position will remain open until it is filled.
Contact: Christine Crowley, Executive Assistant
Women’s Edge Coalition
1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20009.
Email: ccrowley@womensedge.org
Website: http://www.womensedge.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=336&Itemid=38