Mobilize.org Internship
Mobilize.org Internship
Job Description
Mobilize.org is currently seeking energetic, motivated interns for the 2012 spring semester to assist in the Communications, Development and Programs Departments. Interns play a vital role in Mobilize.org as the organization is currently undergoing a period of substantial growth and expansion. Interns will get a fully rounded experience in nonprofit management as they are exposed to fundraising, team management, communication and professional development. This internship program provides excellent exposure to the issues faced by nonprofit community advocacy group the detailed inner workings of this growing organization. As an integral part of the team you will help to articulate the mission, vision and successes of Mobilize.org.
Organizational History
Mobilize.org was founded in 2002 on the campus of UC Berkeley as a result of CAL Lobby Day, a successful effort to organize for increased funding for student housing and a decrease in student fees. 150 young people met with their elected officials and discussed the challenges that students faced as tuition was set to increase again and there was a shortage of affordable student housing. This valuable and empowering exchange between young people and their elected officials resulted in a reversal of tuition increases, saving UC students nearly $100 million, protecting the University’s budget more than any other state-funded program. The largest victory, however, was passing the first ever bond for student housing in the amount of $15 million, which was matched by the University for a total of $30 million.
It was the passion and dedication of just a few young students that made this dream a reality and the immediate afterthought was: “If we can mobilize 150 students to Sacramento and make nearly $130 million in changes in one year, what could we do if a national movement was established?” The question arose, “Who is advocating for us?” With this question, Mobilize.org was formed.
Over the past ten years, Mobilize.org has grown from a campus effort with ten students to a national movement for the Millennial Generation with tens of thousands of Millennials in every state. The mission of Mobilize.org is empower and invest in Millennials to create and implement solutions to social problems.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, driven individual with a warm character and exceptional integrity. He or she must be an individual who thrives as part of a highly motivated, committed team, and will have a passion for producing effective communications. Other qualifications include:
- Is passionate for the mission, vision, and values of Mobilize.org.
- Well-poised, pleasant, and personable.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong team player, with willingness to be hands-on and do whatever it takes to support the success of Mobilize.org.
- Ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent organizational, project management and time-management skills
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and detail- and deadline-oriented
- Proactive, entrepreneurial style with the ability to take initiative, recognize opportunities, develop and implement focused plans for executing on those opportunities
To Apply:
Please submit the following to careers@mobilize.org.
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. 2-3 References
4. Writing Sample
The application deadline for Spring Internships is December 23rd 2011. The position will available on January 18th 2012 lasting the entire semester. There is a $1000 stipend for all full-time interns who complete their semester with Mobilize.org.
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