Description

CCAI Administrative Internship Description CCAI has internships available for the fall beginning in August and ending in December. In addition, CCAI can assist in arranging academic credit for your internship. We require a 15-20 hour commitment per week during the internship. Administrative interns have the chance to work closely with all departments during their time with CCAI, while gaining valuable experience in human resources and office management. There will be opportunities to work on administrational tasks, research, program management, and event planning. Responsibilities: Interns work closely with Congressional offices and offices of elected officials across the country to engage them in CCAI’s program, and the overall issues of foster care and adoption. Interns create communication materials, research program partners, manage databases, as well as learn about marketing, fundraising, and vendor relations. Other duties include assisting the office manager with intern coordinating, organizational leadership, bookkeeping, filing, website management, and financial management. Requirements: Prospective candidates should be current university students who share an interest in the CCAI’s goals and objectives. Ideal candidates have a passion for children’s issues and policy; excellent academic standing; exceptional organizational skills; excellent writing, researching, editing, and analytical skills; and the capability of handling multiple tasks successfully in a fast-paced professional environment. Ideal interns would possess the professionalism necessary to engage people from all walks of life, have a thirst for knowledge, be self-motivated, and have a passion for fighting for vulnerable children around the world in need of loving families. A sense of humor is essential. How to apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to chris@ccainstitute.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Attire: Business Casual Commuter Information: CCAI is conveniently located on Capitol Hill, three blocks from the Union Station Metro stop on the Red Line. Stipend Information: The internship is unpaid; however, we do provide a travel stipend of up to $7.00 per day. Website: www.ccainstitute.org Mission: The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to raising awareness about the millions of children around the world in need of permanent, safe, and loving homes and to eliminating the barriers that hinder these children from realizing their basic right of a family.