Research & Project Management Intern (Remote): Ukraine Nonprofit
Intern with DAWN: Advancing Ukraine’s Victory Through Research & Project Management.
Organization: DAWN
Location: Remote (organization based in Oregon, open to applicants nationwide)
Term: Flexible, 12-16 weeks min.
Compensation: Unpaid (volunteer-based nonprofit)
About DAWN:
DAWN is a dynamic non-profit organization committed to preserving Ukraine’s cultural heritage while delivering essential medical aid to those on the frontlines of Russia’s invasion. We are seeking a passionate and motivated intern to join our team to support our mission and better support Ukraine’s victory.
Position Summary:
As a Research & Project Management Intern, you will play a critical role in supporting our operations, building our internal procedures and documentation, and (optional) helping to manage volunteers working on specific projects. Your work will enable projects that support Ukraine’s resilience and future.
This position is ideal for individuals eager to gain hands-on experience in: nonprofit operations, applied research, and institutional knowledge management.
Optional: Volunteers who wish to gain experience in team management will be given the opportunity to lead small groups of volunteers, in a supportive framework and with consistent mentorship from the DAWN admin team.
Responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to select ONE OR MORE of the following:
- Conducting open-source research and indexing findings (usually in a spreadsheet)
- Organizing internal information
- Drafting and maintaining templates, procedures, and resource documents for team use
- Assisting with toolkits, guides, and other educational materials intended for publication
- Supporting event planning (e.g., researching vendors, contacting venues, identifying sponsors, task tracking & coordination)
- Helping coordinate task progress in or across teams (optional)
Mandatory: Attending one or more check-in video calls per week. Scheduling of these calls can be very flexible to suit your needs. This position is also suitable for people working odd hours.
Desired qualifications:
- Passion for Ukraine’s cultural, environmental, and humanitarian issues
- Precision and reliability - strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Familiarity with tools like Google Sheets, Docs, and Drive
What We Offer
- A chance to contribute meaningfully to efforts that directly impact Ukraine’s resilience and victory.
- A structured working environment with regular check-ins, clear guidance, and personalized training.
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate your academic or personal commitments.
- A collaborative, mission-driven environment where your ideas and input are valued.
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Opportunity to gain management experience to list on your CV
Do you plan to work in the non-profit world? We will train you on the platforms used by the leading nonprofits in the field. We'll work with you on projects that will enable you to list CV experience in some of the skills most sought by organizations nationwide.
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DAWN is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Unfortunately, this is an unpaid position, and we cannot offer a stipend at this time.
We look forward to welcoming you to the DAWN team!
To Apply:
- Please submit a resume through Handshake.
- Schedule a quick call with our intern team point of contact using this scheduling tool. Do not wait to hear back from us about your resume - schedule this interview/interest call right away.
Questions? Email me at catherinep@dawnus.org.