J-Term Development Internship

Please note that internship applications must be submitted through our website at https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/Intern/Application.

Location: In-Person or Hybrid

This internship is designed to introduce university students who are interested in a career in nonprofit organizations. Interns will gain insight into how nonprofits secure program funding, design and implement fundraising events with a focus on auction management and develop a deeper understanding of the critical role of the Development department. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

Working as part of the Development team, our interns: 

Assist with planning, promoting, and executing events, including the Human Rights Awards Dinner; 

Support the coordination and management of the event’s auction; 

Maintain and update records of current auction items and future solicitation prospects; 

Draft emails and other communications materials with auction contributions; 

Help with mailings; 

Learn about development best practices in weekly conversations led by the staff; and 

Support general development operations. 

Experience and Qualifications 

Interest in learning about Development and building related skills 

Organized, detail-oriented, creative, and able to meet deadlines 

Able to work in a cooperative, busy, diverse environment 

Engaged and self-motivated learner 

Proficient in MS Office or Google Suite 

Excellent oral and written communication skills 

Outstanding interpersonal skills 

A strong interest in human rights 

Questions? Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page. If your question is not answered in there, you can email internships@advrights.org. Please note that internship applications must be submitted using the form on our website.