Strategic Communications Internship

The Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) is seeking a part-time strategic communications intern for the Fall of

2013, to work at the intersection of the international peacebuilding field in our nation’s capital.

The strategic communications intern will assist with the overall marketing and communications needs of the organization. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the peacebuilding field from the inside, with broad exposure to a wide variety of civil society organizations, government and military partners, and representatives from fields closely related to peacebuilding. AfP is a membership-based network of more than seventy organizations and hundreds of professionals devoted to building sustainable peace and security worldwide. For more information, visit www.allianceforpeacebuilding.org.

Summary

The intern's primary responsibility is to assist AfP staff with creating a variety of outreach materials for policy advocacy, membership, and fundraising; implementing an organization-wide communications strategy; and developing communications plans and tools for specific programs and activities. The internship (15-20 hrs/wk) is unpaid. It will accommodate a flexible schedule, run from September –

December 2013, and take place in Washington, DC. Preference will be given to candidates that are able to continue the internship into the spring of 2014. AfP is willing to work with the candidate’s higher education institution for course credit, if applicable.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Exceptional writing skills ● Strong computer skills, high proficiency in Word

and Excel ● Enthusiasm and commitment to the organization’s mission ● Proactive, independent and team-oriented work ethic ● Excellent writing skills and attention to detail ● Professional workplace experience ● Ability manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines ● Positive attitude and an ability to engage with a wide variety of people ● Desired Qualifications: At least 3 years completed college coursework towards a Communications or related degree ● Knowledge and familiarity with peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and/or international affairs ● some experience with marketing

● Experience using social media tools for organizational outreach

Application Process

Please send a cover letter, resume, a short writing sample and a list of 3 references to:

humanresources@allianceforpeacebuilding.org, ATTN: Roxanne Knapp, Program Associate. Email subject line should indicate the name of the specific internship. Cover Letter files should be labeled

"Last, First - Cover Letter" and Resume files, "Last, First - Resume" (i.e. Smith, Jane – Resume).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Internships are located at our Washington, DC headquarters: 1726 M Street NW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20036.

Deadline to apply: Friday, August 23, 2013. The position will be filled as soon as a well-qualified person is identified.

Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. The Alliance for Peacebuilding is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities. The Alliance for Peacebuilding does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, race, or persons with disabilities.