About the role
Development Internship
Strong organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Researching fundraising opportunities
- Assisting the Development Team with logistics and research
- Taking regular inventory of outreach and promotional materials
- Assisting in event planning for outreach events
- Assisting with database management, specifically Salesforce
General Internship Information
The Secular Coalition for America (SCA) seeks highly motivated undergraduate, graduate, or law students for unpaid internship positions in the spring. SCA is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization located in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to increase the visibility of and respect for nontheistic viewpoints in the United States, and to protect and strengthen the secular character of our government as the best guarantee of freedom for all.
As a small non-profit, this internship will provide ample opportunities to take on responsibility and produce work samples for addition to a portfolio. Interns work directly with SCA staff and have the opportunity to learn and assist in the four main departments of the office: lobbying and advocacy; research and outreach; development and fundraising; and communications through traditional and new media.
The internship is flexible, but generally will run from August through November 2026. Interns must be available a minimum of 15 hours per week between 9 am and 5 pm. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be expected. Transportation costs to and from Washington, D.C. will not be provided.
To apply for the Secular Coalition for America 2026 Internship Program, please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.