Internships

The Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET) is changing the way the United States and the international community respond to the world's worst crime by empowering individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. GI-NET's aim is to build the first permanent anti-genocide constituency. Internships are available for undergraduates or recently graduated students who are available for at least 20 to 40 hours per week for at least 2-3 months.

Fall, Winter/Spring and Summer placements are available.

Acceptance to GI-NET's internship program is typically very competitive. In order to give all participants as much time as possible to plan, we have instituted the following application deadlines:

Fall: approximately August/September thru November/December

• Application Deadline: July 1
• You should receive notification by August 15

Winter/Spring: approximately January/February thru April/May

• Application Deadline: December 1
• You should receive notification by December 15

Summer: approximately late May/June thru August/September

• Application Deadline: April 1
• You should receive notification by April 15

Start and end dates are negotiable.

Deadlines that fall on a weekend or holiday are extended to the next business day.

If you need confirmation of an internship sooner than the posted notification date, please note that prominently in your application, along with the reason (i.e. because your college requires you to register for the course credits for the internship by an earlier deadline). We will make a reasonable effort to accommodate such requests, but we cannot guarantee a decision by an earlier date.

Also, we will consider shorter internships on a case-by-case basis. We often face a shortage of interns during the transition from one term to the next, when some students leave before their replacements arrive. During the months of May, August and September, and December and January, we frequently need help. If for some reason a full-semester or full-summer internship doesn't work for you, you may want to consider joining us during one of these periods.

Application Procedures

To apply, please complete and submit a GI-NET Intern Application Form and the following:

• Current resume;
• Cover letter;
• An official copy of your current college transcript; and
• One writing sample of 250 words or less unedited by others

The application packet may be submitted to us via email at internships@genocideintervention.net or by mail at Genocide Intervention Network, Attn: Human Resources, 1333 H Street, NW, First Floor, Washington, DC 20005. No faxes or telephone inquiries please.

The application and other requested materials must be submitted together. Failure to meet any of the above-mentioned requirements may delay, or even prevent, the further review of your application. Please keep a photocopy of your completed application for your files. Given the volume of incoming applications, we will not be able to return any of the materials we receive.

Internship Hours

GI-NET’s standard business hours are 8:30am – 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Interns that can be available for 20-40 hours per week are preferred. In your cover letter, please specify the Internship period you are applying for (Fall, Winter/Spring or Summer); your preferred start and end dates; preferred hours; and the days and hours each week you are available.

Academic Credit

Awarding academic credit for an internship is at the discretion of your high school, college, or university. However, we will assist you in providing appropriate information as your school requests. You should make all arrangements for earning credit prior to the commencement of your internship.

Description of Internship Program

Through these internship opportunities you will gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of expertise. All the while, you will be making a significant difference in the lives of victims of genocide and assisting us as we continue to develop the first permanent anti-genocide constituency in the United States. Our interns become part of our team by working in one of our seven departments on various projects such as:

• Helping to gathering information, whether from the Internet, from magazine, newspaper and journal articles about ongoing conflicts and areas of concern and/ or contacting researchers and other experts to ask questions.
• Communicating with major media on issues and with the public via outreach efforts. Writing or co-authoring articles for print, fact sheets, press releases, briefing materials, and letters to Congress and the Executive branch; and prospective and current donors and foundations. Editing and assisting with our website, co-authoring reports, grant proposals, and journal articles.
• Attending events on Capitol Hill and policy discussions with representatives from other non-profit think tanks and advocacy organizations
• Assisting with fundraising activities, including event planning and other development issues.
• Assisting the Executive Director and Operations staff with development of materials and information for board meetings; and performing day-to-day administrative tasks that help keep the organization running smoothly
• Performing outreach to college campuses, students and young adults; and assisting Membership staff with the development of products and materials and performing outreach to our growing adult membership

We make our best effort to place interns in the department of their choice in order to ensure that they receive a unique and fulfilling internship experience. Internships are available in the following departments:

Advocacy (2 slots available)

Civilian Protection Internship

Communications (2 slots available)

Development

Education

Membership

STAND (Student Membership)

Operations/Executive Office

This is an unpaid internship. GI-NET does not offer an Internship stipend. However, 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.

Note: Due to the large volume of applications for Genocide Intervention Network internship positions, we regret that not all applicants will receive acknowledgement of their submissions. Please apply early, as slots fill quickly.