Internships are unpaid positions within our Washington, D.C. office. Our interns play a vital part in the success of our organization. We are currently seeking Interns for the following areas:
Internet Marketing: You will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of social networking and research opportunities for online marketing. You will research stories for our web site as well as analyze data from various online initiatives. Excellent communication skills required. Knowledge of either HTML or Photoshop a plus. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on business experience with Internet Marketing.
Direct Marketing/Communications Internship: You will support the goals of the Household Marketing department with activities that include researching stories, pictures and statistics for communications and appeals, writing assignments, telemarketing, mailings, data entry, acknowledgements, newsletters, analysis, and donation processing. You will also have the opportunity to participate in marketing meetings and other activities including social networking, blogs, PR and cause marketing. You will learn how to use the Raiser’s Edge fundraising database software.
Sponsorship Administration: You will provide support for the sponsorship department by assisting with letter-writing, research, mailings and registration processing. You will learn how to use Raiser's Edge database software to set up records, process gifts, and run performance reports. You will also have the opportunity to assist the Sponsorship Coordinator with sponsor cultivation and volunteer networking.
Executive Administration: You will support the CEO and Major Gifts Officer in maintaining correspondence with major individual, corporate and foundation donors; perform research on the wealth capacity of individuals and granting opportunities with major corporations and foundations; and create and maintain a structured paper filing system for major accounts.
Database Administration: You will support the Database Administrator in all aspects of data/information systems management, constituent relationship management (CRM) and data analysis. You will learn and use the Raiser’s Edge and Convio databases while developing systems and standard operating procedures. Knowledge of or interest in information systems is a plus. A great opportunity for those looking for experience working with non-profit fundraising technology/systems.
India Marketing Initiative Intern: You will support the Director, India Initiative in day to day marketing projects and event management. We have over 40 villages in India and have been in India over 42 years. Seeking interns with Indian experience to support events and volunteering programs aimed at recruiting and retaining individual monthly sponsors. You will also help in building a volunteer base for this campaign and educate Indians in US about SOS Children’s Villages- India.
Research Analyst Intern: You will be responsible for researching information about other NGO’s, and developing- country issues. Must have strong communication and research skills.
To apply for an internship: Interested candidates must download the internship application and submit it along with a resume to kwise@sos-usa.org. Please note our interns are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during a 90 day period.