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Development Intern

The Asian American Justice Center (AAJC), a member of the Asian American Center for Advancing Justice, works to advance the human and civil rights for Asian Americans, and build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. AAJC is one of the nation’s leading experts on issues of importance to the Asian American community including: affirmative action, broadband and telecommunications policy, census, immigration and immigrant rights, media diversity and voting rights.

Position Description: AAJC offers a paid ($13/hour) development internship position for graduate or undergraduate students. The internship is 15-18 hours per week for the summer (May through August) with an option of extending to the fall semester upon successful completion of the summer internship. Specific start and end dates are flexible and weekly hours will be set upon hire.

This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in fundraising, event planning, nonprofit operations/management and public policy/administration. Development interns have the unique opportunity to learn about AAJC’s programming while understanding the fundraising initiatives taken in nonprofits to ensure program backing. Interns will have opportunities to attend trainings and/or events related to their interests, such as the annual American Courage Awards reception, the national Advancing Justice Conference and topic-specific trainings in various aspects of fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting individual and organizational prospect research and prepare individual and organizational profiles
• Undertaking a variety of writing and editing projects including acknowledgement letters, donor solicitations, promotional materials, etc.
• Carrying-out large mailings to the AAJC donor base, including direct mail solicitation letters, newsletters, reports and publications
• Assisting with planning and execution of the American Courage Award reception and other special events
• Researching and assisting in development of letters of inquiry and grant proposals for AAJC’s various program areas
• Supporting general development department operations through administrative duties

Requirements: AAJC seeks an individual currently pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree. The individual must be diligent, a self-starter with a commitment to work as a team, have excellent written skills and an interest in AAJC’s work. Pursuit of a related course of study is a plus.

To apply for this position please send a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to:

*Please note, resumes received without cover letters and writing samples will not be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer.