[Hiring] Program Intern @Generations For Peace USA

Role Description

The Program Intern supports Generations For Peace USA in researching and analyzing local conflict, identifying possible partners, offering support in partner capacity building, and working closely with current and prospective partners to fuel its programmatic growth. This position is an exciting opportunity to learn how a growing national organization develops programming and works as a liaison to sustain relationships in the community we serve.

• Identify and research potential programmatic partners, influencers, thought leaders, and funders, and compile findings into a database and briefing reports.
• Develop and maintain internal documents for Generations For Peace USA programs, including a database dedicated to US programs that contains partner information, program monitoring and tracking information, etc.
• Generate monthly programmatic updates that encompass the status of partnerships, adherence to timelines, and suggested strategies for maintaining these relationships.
• Support in the preparation and delivery of virtual and in-person training for partners.
• Act as the representative for Generations For Peace USA at relevant virtual meetings and events, including those related to programs, working groups, coalitions, conferences, and summits.
• Fulfill other assigned duties as necessary.

NB: A detailed workplan will be developed by the Intern and Supervisor at the onset of the internship to identify key results targets (KRTs) expected of the Intern related to the above responsibilities. KRTs may be revised as needed to reflect new opportunities, and target deadlines will be mutually agreed upon for each of the tasks and sub-tasks under them.

Qualifications

• All applicants must have valid work authorization in the United States. We are unable to sponsor work authorization for this internship, but will accept OPT/CPT candidates.
• Current student or recent graduate in a relevant discipline; Master’s-level students and/or applicants who receive university credit for the internship are preferred.
• Excellent spoken and written English, and in particular top quality written English communications.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills, ability to handle multiple competing deadlines and priorities.
• Experience drafting high quality communications in different formats.
• Ability to conduct online research using search engines and databases.
• Ability to organize and summarize text for various internal and external documents.
• Excellent computer skills (documents, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, multi-media, calendars, email), and willingness to learn and use new software like Salesforce.
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of different interpretations of communications approaches in different global, regional, and local contexts.
• Interest in global current affairs, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, and international development.
• Proven ability to fit into a diverse, dynamic team as a team player, leader, mentor, and capacity-builder.
• Preferred: Specific experience in expanding youth programs and building relationships with community partners in Chicago and/or DC.

Requirements

• Tenure: Spring (Jan-May), Summer (May-Aug), and Fall (Aug-Dec) internships available.
• 10-36 hours per week; schedule to be confirmed by mutual agreement.

Benefits

• This is an unpaid, educational internship of limited duration. A job with Generations For Peace USA is not guaranteed upon completion of the internship.

Location

This internship is remote and may be based in the United States. Generations For Peace USA has a flexible work policy, with typical working hours from 9am-5pm CST Monday-Friday. There will be need for flexibility to carry out responsibilities on some nights and weekends, including approximately two Saturdays per month, and to engage with colleagues and partners in other time zones and with other availability. Your weekly schedule will adjust accordingly.

Submission Instructions

To apply for this internship, please apply here. All inquiries will be held in confidence. Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate has been selected.