Reports to: Internship Coordinator, Beka Hamlett-Leisen
Office site: Nonviolent Peaceforce Office, Minneapolis
Hour: 10 or more hours per week, including Friday intern meetings
Term Available: Fall 2008
Job Summary: Assist the Internship Coordinator in researching potential funding for the Internship Program, as well as other organizations that could support the Internship Program in nonfinancial capacities.
Responsibilities:
• Research potential grants, submit grant proposals and follow up
• Research organizations such as AmeriCorps, that may be able to provide interns
• Create a list of potential funders and supporters, along with application deadlines and relevant information
• Be the liaison between potential funders and supporters, and the Internship Coordinator
• Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
• Experience and ability with grant writing
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Good research skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work autonomously, very self motivated and proactive
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions well
• Ability to focus while in close proximity to others
• Commitment to the mission of Nonviolent Peaceforce
• A sense of personal responsibility
Helpful Qualities:
• Patience, persistence, commitment and a sense of humor
• Able to learn from successes and mistakes
NP’s Commitment:
• Supervision through weekly check-ins
Experiences Offered:
• Opportunity to work in and contribute to the work of a international nonprofit for peace
• Form a community committed to learning and growing together
• Work in a professional atmosphere
• College credit may be available through intern’s school
Contact: Beka Hamlett-Leisen, Internship Coordinator, (612) 871-0005 intern@nonviolentpeaceforce.org