Achieve is looking for an intern for the spring semester. Please feel free to pass this along to your network. Thanks!
Andre' J. Wesson
Senior Program Associate
Achieve
POSITION SUMMARY
Achieve, a national leader in education reform, is an independent, bipartisan, non-profit organization based in Washington, DC.
Achieve seeks an intern thru summer 2013 to provide writing, research and logistical deliverables in support of Achieve's Development strategy for the College- and Career-Ready Agenda, including the American Diploma Project (ADP) Network, Common Core State Standards (CCSS),Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the Partnership for the Assessment of College and Careers (PARCC) Consortium and other projects .
The intern plays an important role by providing support to the Development unit around a range of activities designed to foster dialogue and engagement with key members of the philanthropic and business communities. The intern will be compensated at a rate of $15/hour during the Spring 2013 semester, with a possible extension through the end of Summer 2013.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Intern's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Provide organizational and logistical support to members of the Development and Business Engagement units.
· Conducting in-depth research on prospective funders and/or corporate entities with ongoing or emerging interests in public education.
· Assisting in compiling briefing materials for key units and senior leadership.
· Explore grant opportunities and assist with preparation of grant proposals.
· Maintaining foundation, corporation and third-party advocate files.
· Continually update and correct database records.
· Assisting in drafting grant correspondence.
· Assisting in content management of website.
· Data entry and other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree required. Preferred candidate is working towards his/her Master's degree in public/education policy or business administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Database management experience.
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills. Ability to easily change writing styles to fit the audience and voice of the piece.
- Demonstrated knowledge of business correspondence, marketing materials and reports.
- Ability to quickly and effectively gather information by means of interviews, web or database research, etc.
- Ability to organize information for effective presentation in publications, web sites, and other media.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and high degree of flexibility.
- Ability to present information concisely and effectively.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining good relations with colleagues.
- Demonstrated interest in education policy and practice.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Provide a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position. Please send both documents with the subject heading of "Achieve-Development Intern" to the attention of Senior Program Associate Andre' Wesson at hr@achieve.org.
Achieve, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in all facets of the organization's work.
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