Global Affairs and Partnerships Internship

Location	Washington, D.C.
Summary	The Global Affairs and Partnerships program at Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is seeking a part-time intern to provide research, administrative and logistical support to GAP in the team’s overall fundraising, development and policy activities. GAP is responsible for bilateral and multilateral fundraising, new program development, support to Sustainable Business Practice and proposal development for global programs. The interns report to the GAP Program Associate.
Responsibilities	Desktop research related to fundraising (governments and specific foundations) according to set     guidelines; Assist with global partnerships and contracts; Identify and research opportunities for new program development and partnerships; Provide support to GAP Program Manager and Program Associate; Attend relevant public meetings in Washington and take notes when requested; Update computerized database of donors and prospects; General administrative tasks as needed; Support new program design and proposal writing; Assist GAP in marketing, sales and disbursement of SFCG videos; and Provide front desk back-up support through greeting visitors, answering calls and receiving packages (For this service you will remunerated if eligible to work in the US). As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position-holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.
Minimum Qualifications	Current BA or MA student of International Relations, Conflict Studies, Development, or a related area; Written and spoken fluency in English; Knowledge of international NGOs Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet Search Engines). The ideal candidate will further exhibit: Written and spoken proficiency in French; A self-starting, enthusiastic and flexible approach to the organization and the position; Demonstrable interest in conflict resolution; Good writing, editing and communication skills; NGO, fundraising and/or international experience and/or interest; Excellent attention to detail; and Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines.
Salary	This is an unpaid internship.
To Apply	Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Andrew Clark at aclark@sfcg.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please clearly state the title: Global Affairs and Partnerships Internship in the subject line. In your cover letter, please clearly state why our program is of interest to you, what you can bring to it, and what you hope to gain from the experience. Also, please include the dates of your availability and the number of hours per week to which you can commit. Finally, please note where you found this posting. No phone calls please.