Executive Internship
Working in the Executive Office, the Executive Intern provides day-to-day support for the Executive Department. The Executive Department consists of the President, Senior Executive Assistant, Managing Director, Board Relations Manager and the Executive & Board Relations Assistant. The Executive Intern is an integral part of this structure and essential to our success. This position will report to the Executive & Board Relations Assistant.
Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance to the Board Relations Team in preparing for and implementing HRC Board Meetings, board communication and other board related tasks as needed
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Provide back up to the Senior Executive Assistant and Executive & board Relations Assistant, including but not limited to answering phones, letter writing, scheduling, assisting with trip briefing materials and administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications:
- Positive attitude and interest in assisting staff members, and those outside the organization
- Ability to work both independently and with other staff members
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidential information
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Experience with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook)
Outcomes:
- Work one-on-one with Executive Team members
- Interact with HRC Board Members
- Gain knowledge of the HRC Board structure and function
- Lean how a political non-profit functions
- Take part in event planning
- Work with many of the departments that comprise HRC
- Take part in various field and political efforts
- Gain experience with constituent and customer service
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Gain knowledge of scheduling and travel planning
Other:
- This is an unpaid internship. Credit is available upon request
- All internships are based out of our offices in Washington, DC. We cannot provide housing for our interns
- Resume and cover letter must be in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format
- Please refer questions to our website
- For any other questions, e-mail [email protected]
- No phone calls, please
