Digital Donor Organizing Intern - Summer 2023

Who We Are: Political Research Associates

Political Research Associates (PRA) is a national nonprofit devoted to supporting movements that are building a more just and inclusive democratic society. We provide research, strategy, and briefings to expose movements, institutions, and ideologies that undermine human rights. PRA publishes The Public Eye magazine quarterly.

Who You Are: Digital Donor Organizing Intern

You understand the power and need to organize money and wealth to fuel social justice work. You believe in the power of research to “inform your resistance,” particularly people who are committed to the redistribution of wealth. You are excited to create digital organizing tools as a powerful way for PRA to make an impact. You are a junior or senior in college, a recent graduate, or have developed a similar level of skill and experience through non-traditional means who is considering a career in development, fundraising, communications, marketing, research/analysis, community organizing, or non-profits. We will consider other candidates who are otherwise excellent fits.

What You Will Do:

1. Use online tools to connect with PRA’s donors by:
   1. Drafting email newsletters, one-pagers, videos, and other communications materials in collaboration with PRA’s Development and Communications departments.
2. Organize donors on digital platforms to fund the fight for a more just, inclusive democracy by:
   1. Collaborating on strategies for PRA’s research and social media that will grow PRA’s donor audiences;
   2. Co-developing virtual programming for PRA donors, including political education and fundraising events, alongside the Development Coordinator and Donor Program Manager;
   3. Supporting paper mail communications.
3. Collaborate with your internship supervisor to develop projects that best fit your learning goals.

Who You Are and Keys to Success:

1. Committed to social justice: You are dedicated to social justice values and want to pursue a related career.
2. Passionate about donor organizing: You are interested in the power of moving resources to fuel social justice movements. You think boldly and creatively about building sustainable donor relationships.
3. Versatile communicator: You are excited to communicate with large audiences on a range of platforms, particularly online webinars and digital mailing. You have experience in at least one of the following: writing, editing,  event facilitation, social media management, video editing, or graphic design.
4. Adaptable in a project-based work environment: You are prepared to get involved in short and long-term projects, work independently and collaboratively, and learn new skills.

The Digital Donor Organizing Intern reports to the Donor Program Manager and is supported by the Development Coordinator.

Location & Schedule

Our internship program will be fully remote for Summer 2023. Our office operates from 9am - 5pm on East Coast time. We are only able to accept applications from candidates who will be physically located in and performing work from one of the following states: Alaska, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, or Rhode Island.

Internship orientation will take place during the first two full weeks in June. Interns are required to be available for orientation sessions from 2-5pm ET on the following days: June 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15. After the mandatory orientation period, interns set their work schedule in consultation with their supervisor. Interns are expected to work approximately 15 hours per week, during PRA office hours of 9am - 5pm ET, for 10 weeks (including the orientation weeks) for a total internship of up to 150 hours.

Benefits

$17/hour, up to 150 hours.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply early for full consideration.

Political Research Associates is committed to hiring someone with the right mix of experience (both traditional and nontraditional), social justice commitment, and potential to grow with us. We strongly encourage people from communities most negatively affected by right-wing ideologies & campaigns to apply, particularly: people of color; immigrants; women and feminine-identified people; lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and Two-Spirit people; genderqueer, trans, intersex, and gender non-conforming people.