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Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and promoting policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health. Advocates for Youth relies on dedicated staff to accomplish its mission. Below are current job and internship openings.
Jobs
Internships
International Policy Manager
Under the supervision of the Director of Public Policy, the International Policy Manager promotes international policies that will improve adolescent access to comprehensive reproductive and sexual health information and services. The Manager acts as the organization’s voice on these issues on Capitol Hill and with the United Nations, foreign governments, and colleague organizations. The Manager develops policy briefs and education materials for policy makers, the media, and youth activists. The Manager also plans and conducts regular trainings for youth activists on international policy advocacy and assists the policy department in advocacy day activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with the Director of Public Policy to develop the organization’s international policy agenda, including, but not limited to, issues around global AIDS, international family planning, and human rights..
Work with the Director of Public Policy to implement an international policy strategic agenda, including developing objectives, time lines, activities and budgets.
Serve as Advocates’ representative on Capitol Hill and with all Senate and House committees on international policy issues that impact young people.
Monitor and manage relationships with agencies that administer U.S. foreign policy, including, but not limited to, the State Department, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC).
Monitor and manage relationships with United Nations agencies, foreign governments, embassies, and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Develop policy critiques, grassroots action alerts, talking points, and other materials as needed.
Serve as organizational representative to the Global AIDS Roundtable and International Family Planning Coalition and with other like-minded coalitions.
Develop proposals and prepare grant reports related to department funding needs.
Liaise with the International Programs Division to provide policy guidance and training to the International Youth Leadership Council and International Youth Speak Out Project.
In partnership with the International Youth Leadership Council, manage organizational presence and advocacy agenda at international conferences and meetings, such as International AIDS Conferences and relevant United Nations events.
Additional Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree with three to five years of programmatic or specialized experience in international legislative or U.S. foreign policy advocacy, or a Master’s Degree with one to three years of programmatic or specialized experience in international or U.S. foreign policy advocacy. Experience with international family planning or global AIDS policy would be helpful. Knowledge of the federal legislative process a must.
A demonstrated experience in policy analysis, organizational planning, communications, and program implementation. A demonstrated interest in the policy issues surrounding adolescent sexual and reproductive health at the international level.
Ability to develop “big picture” strategy while keeping track of details and to think outside the box. Ability to digest large amounts of information quickly and turn it into concise, user-friendly materials for the Hill, media, and colleague organizations.
Must be a self-starter, able to prioritize and meet deadlines as delineated by the Director of Public Policy. Excellent writing and interpersonal skills required. Experience conducting advocacy training and running advocacy events desired. A demonstrated capacity to work with a diverse group preferred.
A commitment to Advocates for Youth’s mission and goals required.
Some international travel required.
TO APPLY: Interested parties should send the following items via email to afyhr@advocatesforyouth.org (put International Policy Manager in subject line) or via fax to (202) 419-1448. Attention: Marcela Howell, Vice President of Policy, Communications, and Marketing:
Cover letter with salary history and requirements
3 references
Resume
2-3 page policy writing sample
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Internships (General)
Advocates for Youth values the opportunity for interns to be a part of its work. The goal of Advocates' internship program is to provide young people with successful and meaningful opportunities to learn about Advocates' mission and programs, contribute to the work of the organization during a limited time period, and gain meaningful professional experience.
Advocates offers a limited number of paid internships. Compensation will be based on the District of Columbia's minimum wage for each hour worked. Unpaid internships are also available to students who receive credit for their work or for those who do not need compensation. In either event, unpaid interns will receive a small monthly stipend to offset expenses related to their working at Advocates.
Application Procedure: Available internship descriptions are listed below. If you are interested in applying for one of these internships, please send a cover letter and resume to the email contact listed at the end of each description. We will contact you if your application is chosen for an interview. Please, note, we will not accept phone calls regarding internship applications.
At times, Advocates may have additional internships available beyond those described below. To be considered for these positions, please send your cover letter, dates of availability, and resume to Director of Internships, Advocates for Youth, 2000 M St NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036. We will keep your information on file for staff to review in the event that an internship opportunity arises.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Development Department Internship Summer 2010
Advocates for Youth seeks an intern to work at least 20 hours per week in its development department. The individual will be responsible for performing donor, prospect, and foundation research; processing thank you letters and other donor correspondence; compiling fundraising data; and drafting various development-related materials such as fundraising appeal letters, flyers, and Advocates’ 2010 annual report. The individual will provide support to the Manager of Individual Giving and Director of Development and will also assist with general office administration (data entry, mailings, filing, and copy work) as required. Applicants should be creative, highly detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task. Candidates should enjoy and have strong skills in writing and Internet research.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to learn more about fundraising and has a general interest in adolescent reproductive and sexual health issues. Advocates is highly committed to youth development, and therefore provides its interns with a flexible and supportive work environment in which each intern can find ways to pursue his or her own interests while here.
Duties:
- Performing, synthesizing, and organizing donor and prospect research, with a primary focus on individuals. Some foundation research required.
- Processing thank you letters, acknowledgements, and other donor correspondence and/or assisting with writing or editing foundation letters of inquiry and/or grant proposals.
- Assisting in the development of Advocates’ 2010 annual report.
- Compiling fundraising data – internal statistics or external fundraising trends.
- Drafting various development-related materials such as fundraising appeal letters and flyers.
- Administrative duties – data entry, mailings, filing, copy work, etc. – as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Desire to learn more about fundraising and grant writing, in addition to some interest in adolescent reproductive and sexual health issues.
- High level of attention to detail, solid organizational skills.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Familiarity with Internet research and databases.
- Ability to work independently.
- Sense of humor.
- Previous fundraising experience a plus.
Application Procedure: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to the Manager of Individual Giving, Advocates for Youth, 2000 M Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC, 20036. Applications can also be e-mailed to liz@advocatesforyouth.org. No phone calls please. This is a summer position with a flexible start and end date and will be open until filled.
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