Internships

Internships
Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET) is changing the way the United States and the international community responds to the world's worst crime by empowering individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. Internships are available for undergraduate and graduate students or recent graduates who are available for at least 20 to 40 hours per week for at least 2-3 months. Internship Program Areas include:

  • Advocacy
  • Conflict Risk Network
  • Communications
  • Development
  • Education/Research
  • Membership/STAND (student membership)
  • Operations

Application Procedures: To apply for an internship with GI-NET, please submit the following:

  • GI-NET Intern Application Form
  • Current resume
  • Cover letter
  • An unofficial copy of your current college transcript
  • One writing sample of 250 words or less unedited by others

 
Internship Periods and Application Deadlines:
Winter/Spring (January/February - April/May): December 1
Accepted applicants will be notified by December 31st.

Summer (late May/June - August/September): March 1

Accepted applicants will be notified by April 15th.

Fall: (August/September - November/December): July 1

Accepted applicants will be notified by August 15th.

Start and end dates are negotiable.

Internship Hours

GI-NET's standard business hours are 8:30am - 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Interns that can be available for 20-40 hours per week are preferred. In your cover letter, please specify the Internship period you are applying for (Fall, Winter/Spring or Summer); your preferred start and end dates; preferred hours; and the days and hours each week you are available.

Application may be submitted to us via email at internships@genocideintervention.net or by mail at Genocide Intervention Network, Attn: Human Resources, 1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 320, Washington, DC 20036. No faxes or telephone inquiries please. The application and other requested materials must be submitted together. Failure to meet any of the above-mentioned requirements may delay, or even prevent, the further review of your application. Please keep a photocopy of your completed application for your files. Given the volume of incoming applications, we will not be able to return any of the materials we receive.
This is an unpaid internship. GI-NET does not offer an internship stipend. However, interns receive $70 per month in SmartBenefits to cover local transportation costs. Lectures, panel discussions and other events are also frequently made available through allied organizations in the Darfur and anti-genocide movements.
Note: Due to the large volume of applications for Genocide Intervention Network internship positions, we regret that not all applicants will receive acknowledgement of their submissions. Please apply early, as slots fill quickly.
 
Academic Credit
Awarding academic credit for an internship is at the discretion of your high school, college, or university. However, we will assist you in providing appropriate information as your school requests. You should make all arrangements for earning credit prior to the commencement of your internship.
If you need confirmation of an internship sooner than the posted notification date, please note that prominently in your application, along with the reason (i.e. because your college requires you to register for the course credits for the internship by an earlier deadline). We will make a reasonable effort to accommodate such requests, but we cannot guarantee a decision by an earlier date.
Also, we will consider shorter internships on a case-by-case basis. We often face a shortage of interns during the transition from one term to the next, when some students leave before their replacements arrive. During the months of May, August, September, December and January, we frequently need help. If for some reason a full-semester or full-summer internship doesn't work for you, you may want to consider joining us during one of these periods.
 
Advocacy:
GI-NET seeks a highly motivated and independent college student or recent graduate to assist the staff with advocacy and government relations.  Start and end dates can be negotiated.
The Advocacy/Government Relations Intern will assist in the production of advocacy tools and materials, as well as assist in the development of programs and campaigns, the goal of which is to provide concerned individuals and communities with the opportunity to lobby their elected officials to take action on the ongoing genocide in Darfur, GI-NET's other areas of concern, and structural issues related to the prevention of genocide and mass atrocities. Interns available 30+ hours a week preferred.
 
Major Responsibilities:

  • Communicating with GI-NET members and concerned individuals on advocacy matters
  • Communicating with members of the NGO community on Darfur and other anti-genocide initiatives
  • Correspondence with congressional offices
  • Developing materials for specific advocacy campaigns
  • Helping to plan and organize advocacy initiatives and programs
  • Research related to advocacy programs and policy initiatives
  • Attending events on behalf of the organization and relaying information of interest
  • Updating the advocacy section of the website (www.GenocideIntervention.net/advocate)
  • Updating the Darfur Scores website (www.DarfurScores.org)

Helpful Experience and Qualifications:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences
  • Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are essential, and experience using Microsoft Excel and editing web content is particularly helpful
  • Interest and experience in human rights advocacy is desirable, particularly related to genocide, mass atrocities, the conflict in Darfur, and GI-NET's other areas of concern
  • Relevant coursework is highly desirable
  • Professional, well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable
     

Conflict Risk Network:
GI-NET seeks a highly motivated and independent college student, recent graduate or graduate student to assist the staff of the Conflict Risk Network department. Interns must be able to work effectively independently and as a member of a team. Start and end dates can be negotiated. The Conflict Risk Network (CRN) is a network of institutional investors, financial service providers and related stakeholders whose combined efforts to mitigate conflict risk and increase responsible foreign investment aim to protect civilians as well as investment returns.
 
Major Responsibilities:

  • Conducting in-depth research on companies operating in GI-NET Areas of Concern, specifically Sudan; these primarily include corporations operating in the oil, mineral extraction, and weapons sectors.
  • Updating project - related website and materials
  • Compiling financial data for investment partners
  • Assisting in the compilation of the quarterly Company Report, published for the institutional investor community
  • Facilitating - through research, drafting and editing - GI-NET's outreach and engagement with companies operating in GI-NET Areas of Concern, specifically Sudan
  • Conducting research on GI-NET's Areas of Concern as related to issues of corporate involvement and responsibility
  • Assisting with expanding CRN's membership and subscriber base, by responding to daily membership and subscription inquiries
  • Fielding outside inquiries regarding CRN's work

Helpful Applicant Qualities:

  • Strong editing, writing and verbal communication skills
  • Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are essential
  • Interest in or knowledge of general investment principles and corporate structures
  • Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable
  • Background knowledge of GI-NET Areas of Concern, human rights standards, and issues relating to corporate social responsibility
     

Communications:
The Communications Intern will work with the Director of Communications to promote campaigns and materials to the media and general public.

Major Responsibilities

  • Copyediting documents and web pages for the organization
  • Research key news and opinion leaders in the media
  • Edit op-eds written by GI-Net staff and members for placement in various print media
  • Draft and edit press releases for the organization

Helpful Experience:

  • A working knowledge of AP style and excellent verbal and written command of English extremely helpful
  • Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are essential
  • Enrolled in or recently completed an undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, or political science is desirable
  • Interest and experience in human rights advocacy desirable, particularly related to genocide and Darfur
  • Some experience working in a public relations or communications capacity is helpful
  • Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable
     

Development:
GI-NET seeks a highly motivated and independent college student or recent graduate to assist the staff with development/fundraising initiatives. Start and end dates can be negotiated.
The Development Intern will work with the Development Director and Development Associate to establish and implement fundraising systems related to both foundation and grassroots financial support.
 
Major Responsibilities

  • Conduct extensive research and identify prospective foundation, corporate and individual supporters through online and library sources
  • Detail and maintain donor database (Sales Force)
  • Process donations and record donor correspondence
  • Organize and lead an intern-led GI-NET fundraising committee
  • Seek out, implement, and manage development campaigns, and advise grassroots fundraisers with material support
  • Assist with development of donor communications and grant proposals
  • Assist with development of donor appeal and campaign materials
  • Assist with metrics tracking and reporting on donor trends

Other duties may be assigned throughout the internship depending on department needs and priorities.

Helpful Experience

  • An excellent verbal and written command of English
  • Excellent online research skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including experience with Mail Merge tools and Excel formulas
  • Experience with CRM data management systems is highly desirable
  • Interest in human rights advocacy
  • Previous experience in event planning or fundraising
  • Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable
     

Education/Research:
GI-NET seeks a highly motivated and independent college student or recent graduate to assist the staff with research and education initiatives.  Start and end dates can be negotiated.
The Research Intern will be working with the Research Associate to synthesize news on a number of armed conflicts around the world where civilians are being targeted by mass atrocities on a disproportionately large scale. The Research Intern will also conduct cutting-edge research into conflict trends and culpability for civilian casualties.


Major Responsibilities

  • Drafting weekly news memos that synthesize media reports on areas of concern. The news memos will be used to draft the Genocide Monitor, a monthly publication.
  • Long-term research projects on various armed conflicts where civilians are being targeted on a disproportionately large scale
  • Regular conflict monitoring and analysis to assist Research Associate with determining GI-NET involvement in emerging conflicts.
  • Editing and updating content for GI-NET's Education website
  • Editing memoranda and documents that the Research Associate produces
  • Producing blog entries on notable conflict development.

Helpful Experience

  • Strong interest in reading, learning, and writing about cases of genocide and armed conflicts where civilians are being targeted by mass atrocities.
  • A working knowledge of the situation in Darfur and its activist movement in the U.S. or other human rights activism experience.
  • An excellent command of English and strong editing skills.
  • Foreign languages skills are a plus.
  • Experience with coordinating speakers for events would be a great plus
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, iMovie, Photoshop, HTML, and Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable
  • Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills
  • Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable
     

Membership/STAND:
GI-NET seeks a highly motivated and independent college student or recent graduate to assist the staff with Membership/STAND initiatives.  Start and end dates can be negotiated.
The Membership/STAND Intern will assist in recruiting, servicing, and mobilizing GI-NET's membership to actively participate in its programs and with the STAND staff and Student Leadership Team to coordinate grassroots campaigns, develop materials and strategy, and manage logistics.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Respond to member requests for information or help with events.
  • Assist GI-NET staff with event planning, campaigns, and material creation.
  • Contribute to overall functionality of office by answering phones and assisting with mailings and paperwork.
  • Developing materials and strategy for specific STAND campaigns.
  • Coordinating campaign logistics with the STAND Leadership Team.
  • Updating STAND's website.
  • Being the first response to student grassroots inquiries.

Helpful Experience:

  • An excellent verbal and written command of English
  • Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable
  • Excellent inter-personal communication skills
  • Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are essential
  • Interest and experience in human rights advocacy desirable, particularly related to genocide and Darfur
     

Operations:
GI-NET seeks a highly motivated and independent college student or recent graduate to assist the President and Operations staff. Start and end dates can be negotiated.
The Operations Intern works with the President and Operations Associate to ensure board support and with Operations staff to ensure financial, administrative and programmatic support within the Operations department.


Major Responsibilities

  • Assist with development of annual and progress reports
  • Develop and produce materials for the Board of Directors and Advisory Board meetings
  • Assist President and Operations Associate with preparation of travel arrangements, and calendar
  • Assist with the logistical and administrative aspects of the office: overseeing general office maintenance including ordering office supplies; maintaining the central filing system
  • Posting job and internship announcements
  • Read and route incoming applications from volunteers, interns and prospective employees
  • Produce instructional materials for staff and interns

Other duties may be assigned throughout the internship depending on department needs and priorities.
 
Helpful Experience

  • An excellent verbal and written command of English
  • Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are essential
  • Interest and experience in human rights advocacy desirable, particularly related to genocide and Darfur
  • Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable
  • Strong organizational abilities and instincts