The Communications/Development intern will play a key role in helping expand our outreach and fundraising initiatives. Specifically, the communications/development intern will work closely with WCPI staff to implement the organization’s comprehensive communications and development plans. The Summer 2024 applications are now closed. Please check back in May 2024 to apply for our Fall 2024 Communications/Development Internship.
Qualifications
Successful interns will have a demonstrated interest in social media strategy, digital outreach, and a genuine interest in development/fundraising work. Previous experience in graphic design, social media planning, website maintenance, and/or video editing is a plus. Students must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Interns should be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be proficient with Microsoft Office. Demonstrated experience with fundraising or development and a great sense of humor are strong plusses.
This paid internship is open to current undergraduate students of all disciplines/majors, and those who have graduated within the past six months. Interns are expected to work 20-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (Eastern); accommodations can be made for class schedules.
The internships will be hybrid, with in-person work in our office and on Capitol Hill combined with some remote work. Applicants therefore must be located in the DC area for the duration of the internship.
Please note that interns will not be housed by WCPI and will be paid the $17 per hour D.C. minimum wage. Also, please ensure you will be able to live in the DC Metro area (D.C. proper, Northern Virginia, or Maryland) and that the pay will be sufficient before possibly agreeing to an interview.
Interns who complete the internship will have a better understanding of the operations of a small nonprofit organization, nonprofit development, and programs.
Students who currently are enrolled in a graduate program are strongly encouraged to apply instead to our fellowship program. Please see the fellowship page for more information.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and a brief statement answering the following:
Our mission to bring together a community of bipartisan women policymakers and trusted partners to advance issues of importance to women, develop the next generation of women leaders, and foster a more effective and representative democracy sets us apart from other advocacy organizations. In 500 words or less, please explain how your experience in communications and/or development would advance this mission. Please cite within one or two examples of any previous communications work.
The deadline for each application cycle is 11:59 p.m. Eastern (no exceptions). The deadlines are as follows:
- Fall internship application cycle: Opens May 3 – June 19
- Winter/Spring internship application cycle: Opens September 15- November 1
- Summer internship application cycle: Opens December 15- February 1
Due to the number of applications we receive, we will not contact individual applicants regarding the status of their applications. We will contact you after the deadline if, and only if, we decide to move forward with your application.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborating with Communications Associate to research and develop creative social media strategies, including relevant campaigns and design program-specific posts, such as infographics, reels, flyers, etc.;
- Assisting Communications Associate with monitoring various social media sites and updating social media with relevant content as appropriate;
- Working with Communications Associate to update and maintain content on WCPI website, including program-specific video content;
- Strengthening program-specific social media pages (e.g., Facebook Fellowship, intern alumni, etc.);
- Working with Development Associate to prepare donor upgrade requests, research potential donors, and update donor records
- Working with WCPI staff to develop donor-specific social media campaigns; and
- Providing administrative support for WCPI staff as needed.