Jobs and Internships

Job Opportunities:

Senior Associate - Advocacy

Internship Opportunities:

U.S. Poverty Campaigns Intern — Fall 2013

Global Poverty Legislative Intern — Fall 2013

ACTION Global Health Interns - Fall 2013

Development and Expansion Intern - Fall 2013

Operations Intern — Ongoing

Job Opportunities

Senior Associate - Advocacy

ACTION (www.action.org) is a global partnership of advocacy organizations working to influence policy and mobilize resources to fight diseases of poverty and improve equitable access to health services. The partnership includes ten partners in nine countries, and the ACTION Secretariat is hosted in Washington, DC at RESULTS Educational Fund. ACTION partners work in both donor and high burden countries and advocate at the local, national, and global levels. Our work focuses on making significant, coordinated policy change across several countries for shared advocacy targets on global health. Our current areas of focus are tuberculosis and child survival, including portfolios on nutrition and vaccines.

ACTION is seeking a new member of its dynamic advocacy and campaign team at the Secretariat to support advocacy on child survival and nutrition. The ideal candidate will be familiar with international campaigning and global health, and be well-versed in the development of advocacy strategy, multi-stakeholder coordination, multilateral agencies, and relevant global policy dialogues. Candidate should also be a self-starter and an entrepreneurial leader who will support a rapid expansion of our work and identify new opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Drive development and implementation of partnership-wide global child survival and nutrition advocacy strategies with ACTION director and partner advocacy staff.
Manage communication –including meetings, calls, and events – across ACTION partners, and support partners to develop country-level advocacy strategies on child survival, with particular focus on severe acute malnutrition.
Support partner workplan development and monitoring, evaluating and reporting on work. Support the integration of nutrition work into an overall child survival and advocacy framework
Manage relationships, including with international partners, allies and donors.
Generate summaries of relevant research, messages, policy briefs, and work with staff across the partnership to help build an evidence base for increased investment on global nutrition.

Desired Qualifications:

Relevant undergraduate degree (Master’s degree preferred) and 3-5 years of experience driving advocacy and/or policy work; international advocacy experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise on the global health landscape and/or child survival, particularly international funding mechanisms and global institutions
Understanding of nutrition and child survival issues
Commitment to multi-stakeholder advocacy strategy development and execution
Previous experience working internationally, particularly in a developing country, or within an international network or secretariat
Ability to travel internationally

To apply:

Deadline for applications is July 3. Initial phone interviews will occur the week of July 8. Please e-mail your resume, a cover letter describing your specific experience with advocacy campaigns and successes, and two recent relevant writing samples (no longer than 3 pages each) to action_jobs@action.org. Please include "ACTION Senior Associate - Advocacy” in the subject of your email.

Applications without these materials will not be considered. No calls please. We will not be able to respond to all submissions.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC that reports to the ACTION Director. Applicants must be legal to work in the US.

Updated June 14, 2013.

US Anti- Poverty Campaigns Internship

Duties listed are subject to change based on interest and organizational needs. This internship is unpaid and requires at least a 3 day/week commitment for 2.5 months or more. Our Summer 2013 internship positions have been filled but we are accepting applicants for Fall 2013.

Position Description

#1: Collaborate on strategic planning for both legislative strategy and grassroots expansion of RESULTS in the U.S.

Participate in weekly Domestic team meetings and help strategize on our U.S. Poverty Campaigns. This may include message development, grassroots expansion planning, and legislative/advocacy planning.
Participate in weekly staff meetings and other staff gatherings.
Attend briefings, conferences, and other meetings on behalf of RESULTS and providing the domestic team with notes and recommended strategies from such meetings.
Set up lobby meetings with members of the intern’s congressional delegation to urge action on our campaigns, and perhaps with other Hill offices where RESULTS has a presence in the district/state.

#2: Provide support to RESULTS volunteers via existing system of conference calls, weekly action alerts, and e-mail newsletters. Activities may include:

Write and edit U.S. Poverty Weekly Updates, Domestic Outreach Actions and Monthly Actions, U.S. Poverty Campaigns background webpages, action alerts, blogposts, and other written communications.
Provide materials requested by RESULTS volunteers to assist them in their campaign work.
Assist in planning and producing monthly conference calls (second Saturday of every month).
Participate in occasional evening training calls with our grassroots network.
Possible participation in generating media coverage that is supportive of our campaigns. This may include submitting letters-to-the-editor and opinion pieces, helping plan and organize issue-specific conference calls for editorial writers and other journalists, writing and editing background materials for media campaigns, contacting media outlets and providing them with necessary information, as well as supporting RESULTS volunteers in their efforts to generate local media.
Participate in grassroots support of targeted campaigns. Often RESULTS will construct a focused and intensive campaign to accomplish specific short- and long-term goals. The intern will likely be involved in supporting grassroots on these campaigns.
Potentially laying groundwork for starting a RESULTS chapter on a campus after the completion of the DC internship.

#3: Administrative work.

RESULTS will make every effort to minimize the level of administrative work for the intern. However, some will be required.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to social change and political activism.
Good interpersonal skills, including a sense of humor.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Strong research skills, especially ability to find resources on the World Wide Web.
Knowledge of/interest in anti-poverty policies.
Knowledge of/interest in legislative process.
Ability to motivate self and others.

Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis thus early submission is encouraged. RESULTS Educational Fund is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, handicap, gender, or sexual preference. Please send cover letter, resume, two writing samples of any length, and your availability (days and times) to Meredith Dodson at internships@results.org.

GLOBAL POVERTY LEGISLATIVE INTERN

Description

RESULTS Educational Fund is seeking 1 intern to support its U.S. legislative and policy work to support campaign priorities around ending global poverty, which include education for all, global health and microfinance.

This intern will:

Work directly with senior team staff to support overall project needs.
Prepare, update, review and edit fact sheets, website content, memos, correspondence, policy briefs, reports, press releases, or other written materials related to projects.
Assist research efforts (including literature reviews, data analysis, internet searches, etc.) and supporting the development of briefing materials on U.S. and global policy issues, TB surveillance, Education for All, foreign assistance reform, advocacy opportunities, etc.
Assist with staff travel arrangements and logistics for events, conferences, and meetings.
Support media efforts, grassroots activities, congressional work, and other advocacy activities.
Support U.S. legislative campaign efforts coordinated by legislative and grassroots staff.
Provide overall administrative support to staff and project needs.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

This position could be part-time (15–20 hours a week) or full-time (40 hours a week). Candidates who can work full days (9 am to 6 pm) are greatly preferred. Part-time intern candidates must be available on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday or Tuesday-Thursday schedule for full days. Desired skills and qualifications include:

Experience and/or interest in international development/poverty issues and US foreign aid.
A background in Business Management, Public Health, International Affairs or other related fields.
Office experience desired, preferably in a non-profit setting on a team-oriented project.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills.
Strong written and spoken communication skills, including a good telephone manner.
Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail are absolutely necessary.
Strong knowledge and experience with all Microsoft Office applications.
Must be personable and able to work well with others
Excellent follow-up, time management and organizational skills.
Be a team player and hard worker, able to thrive in a fast paced, open environment.

All internships are unpaid though a metro reimbursement will be provided

Any duties listed are subject to change based on interest and organizational needs.

How to apply

Please send cover letter, resume, two writing samples of any length, and your availability for the spring (days and times) to Kirby Tyrrell at internships@results.org

ACTION GLOBAL HEALTH INTERNS

RESULTS Educational Fund and ACTION are seeking 2 interns to support its international partnership of advocacy organizations focusing on global health.

Interns will:

Work directly with senior team staff to support overall project needs.
Prepare, updating, reviewing, and editing fact sheets, website content, memos, correspondence, policy briefs, reports, press releases, or other written materials related to projects.
Assist research efforts (including literature reviews, data analysis, internet searches, etc.) and supporting the development of briefing materials on global policy issues, research and development for new tools, tuberculosis, TB-HIV coinfection, childhood vaccines, advocacy opportunities, etc.
Assist with staff travel arrangements and logistics for events, conferences, and meetings.
Support media efforts, partner activities, conference sessions, and other advocacy activities.
Support global/international advocacy efforts around the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria and the GAVI Alliance amongst others.
Stay up to date on campaign priority items, compiling daily clips and preparing short educational presentations where needed.
Provide overall administrative support to staff and project needs.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

Experience and/or interest in international development/poverty issues.
A background in Public Health, International Affairs or other related fields.
Office experience desired, preferably in a non-profit setting on a team-oriented project.
Ability to work individually in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently often with a lot of autonomy
Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills.
Strong written and spoken communication skills, including a good telephone manner.
Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail are absolutely necessary.
Strong knowledge and experience with all Microsoft Office applications.
Must be personable and able to work well with others

Excellent follow-up, time management and organizational skills.

Be a team player and hard worker, able to thrive in a fast paced, open environment.

Any duties listed are subject to change based on interest and organizational needs.

Check out our website for more information.

How to apply

Please send cover letter, resume, two writing samples of any length, and your availability for the summer (days and times) to Kirby Tyrrell at internships@results.org.

DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION INTERN

RESULTS Educational Fund (REF) is seeking a highly competent, enthusiastic Development and Operations intern for Spring 2013. This is an unpaid position.

Position Description

The Development and Operations intern will assist Development and Operations staff with a variety of duties, including those listed below. Duties listed are subject to change based on interest and organizational needs:

Working directly with Development and Operations staff to support overall project needs.
Preparing, updating, reviewing, and editing fact sheets, website content, memos, correspondence, reports, or other written materials.
Assisting research efforts and identifying foundations/ potential funders to advance program areas and supporting the development of grant proposals.
Supporting program development and expansion projects.
Supporting preparation and providing logistical support leading up to a major International Conference in DC.
Assisting with staff travel arrangements and logistics for events, conferences, and meetings.
Providing logistical support for fundraising and grassroots events.
Providing overall administrative support such as: phone coverage, photocopies and faxes, preparing envelopes for bulk and mass mailings, and setting up conference calls.
Support office manager in managing database of volunteers and donors, along with learning the donor database and mail-merge systems to produce donor acknowledgments.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

Experience and/or interest in international development/poverty issues.
A background in Business Management, Public Health, International Affairs or other related fields.
Experience and/or interest in grant writing or proposal development.
Experience and/or interest in fundraising.
Office experience desired, preferably in a non-profit setting on a team-oriented project.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills.
Strong written and spoken communication skills, including a good telephone manner.
Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail are absolutely necessary.
Strong knowledge and experience with all Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to clearly and effectively articulate ideas.
Must be personable and able to work well with others
Excellent follow-up, time management and organizational skills.
Be a team player and hard worker, able to thrive in a fast paced, open environment.

To apply please send cover letter, resume, two writing samples (no more than 3 pages), and your availability for the spring (days and times) to Kirby Tyrrell at internships@results.org

OPERATIONS INTERN

RESULTS Educational Fund is seeking an operations intern to support the Office Manager in daily functioning of the RESULTS office.

Organize monthly mailings to RESULTS/REF volunteers.
Assist in planning national conference calls with RESULTS/REF volunteers.
Manage ordering and tracking of office supplies.
Maintain various logs for internal business use.
Assemble materials for staff meetings.
Manage large database of volunteers and donors.
Prepare materials and packets for staff and guests.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume with subject line: RESULTS Operations Intern to Cynthia Stancil at c stancil@results.org.

All internships are unpaid.

Any duties listed are subject to change based on interest and organizational needs.