The Genocide Intervention Network is seeking a highly motivated and independent student or recent graduate to assist with web development, online advocacy, and online organizing initiatives.

• Summer 2008 (June, July and August)
• Fall 2008 (September until December)

Start and end dates are negotiable. The internship may be part-time or full-time. Interns who excel in their position may be offered a continuing internship if desired.

Job Description:

As an intern, you will work side-by-side the leaders of the organization in conceiving, developing and implementing innovative online campaigns to support GI-Net's initiatives. In particular, you will have the opportunity to put your ideas into action ­— raising money for peacekeeping in Darfur, mobilizing a diverse constituency in supporting anti-genocide legislation, and educating the public about the need for a new response to genocide.

Major Responsibilities:

• Collaborating on "action alerts" and a member newsletter/blog with the public relations and advocacy teams
• Developing campaign websites from the ground up; including dynamic coding, site architecture, and design
• Innovating new methods for member support and engagement, especially involving social networking such as MySpace, Facebook, LiveJournal, Twitter, and social media such as YouTube and Flickr
• Reaching out to online opinion-makers such as bloggers and podcasters and staying current with online discussion around anti-genocide and related issues
• Evaluating the current GI-Net website through metrics, as well as developing methods for making it more effective, accessible, and useful
• Helping to integrate online tools and modules for fundraising, advocacy, and education, including CMS, CRM, e-mail, congressional contact and donations processing systems
• Reading and staying up-to-date on other Darfur and anti-genocide organizations' projects; including blogs and newsletters, and suggesting methods for collaboration when possible

As with any small nonprofit advocacy organization, interns will be expected to help support day-to-day activities such as responding to member needs, answering donors' questions and maintaining internal documentation. In every case, these activities will involve a direct "line of sight" to our ultimate goal: ending genocide.

Requirements:

• A keen interest in translating online participation into real-world action is ideal
• Independent, responsible, and full of ideas.
• Some experience in a position of leadership is ideal, whether through campus activism, online or in social groups
• Some experience in online organizing through social networking is highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a variety of projects and priorities in an effective manner
• Strong writing skills and command of the English language

Other Specific Qualifications:

• A general comfortableness with online work and online exploration
• A basic understanding of dynamic web tools such as PHP and mySQL is helpful
• Creativity in design and accessible user interfaces
• Detailed knowledge of standards-compliant, accessible HTML/XHTML and CSS
• Experience using graphics and photo-editing tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Some experience using a content management system; GI-Net uses Drupal extensively, but any CMS experience will be useful
• Ability to build a website from the ground-up a major plus

Benefits:

The Web Developer Intern will be paid $6/hour. Interns receive $70 per month in SmartBenefits to cover local transportation costs. Lectures, panel discussions and other events are also frequently made available through allied organizations in the Darfur and anti-genocide movements.

How To Apply:

Please apply immediately by sending a résumé and cover letter to internships@genocideintervention.net. In your cover letter, please specify your preferred start and end dates for the internship, and the hours and times each week for which you are available. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For questions about this position, please contact internships@genocideintervention.net.

The internship program, including workshops, educational events and collaboration with other activists, is designed to be on-site at our Washington, D.C. offices. Applicants who want to work remotely may apply, but they will be considered only after all on-site applicants have been considered.