Internship Opportunities

Last updated: 1/09/2008

Please check back in late summer 2008 for fall semester openings!        

Current Internships:

Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Internship (CLOSED)

Guatemala Human Rights Internship (CLOSED)

Fundraising/Marketing Internship (CLOSED)

Event & Outreach Coordinator (CLOSED)

Desired qualifications :

•  Dedication to DJPC's mission

•  Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office)

•  Attention to detail

•  Excellent writing and communication skills

•  Demonstrated interest in Latin America and human rights and/or nonprofit work

•  Flexibility and willingness to work in an environment with limited resources

All internships are open until filled. Duration is from January through May 2008

(Minimum of four month commitment with the possibility of extension.)

To apply, send resume and cover letter listing internship preference(s), explain your qualifications and why you are interested in the position(s) and availability.  Send to:

Kara Martinez, Director of Program Services: djpc@denjustpeace.org

DJPC internships are competitive and offer substantial experience in the topical area.  All internships are unpaid. We can work with academic institutions if you intend to receive academic credit for your internship through your college or university. ONLY Colorado-based candidates please. Due to limited resources, we cannot accommodate out-of-state or internaitonally-based candidates.

Latin American Human Rights Advocacy Internship

DJPC is accepting applications for a Human Rights Advocacy Intern to coordinate the organization's legislative outreach efforts and membership advocacy campaigns. Our activism work includes topics surrounding human rights violations, increased militarization, U.S. – Latin American free trade agreements, the School of the Americas, genocide, etc. This post will require 10-12 hours of commitment per week, including occasional evening and weekend commitment for attendance at meetings and events.

Duties include :

• Working with DJPC's Advocacy and Nonviolent Activism Committee to plan and prepare actions and events surrounding focal legislative issues (for example: communicating with the offices of U.S. Senators and Representatives, organizing lobby visits, mounting letter-writing efforts, sending out action alerts, networking with other advocacy groups.)
• Tracking proposed pending and proposed legislation that will have an impact in Latin America and is related to specific DJPC program initiatives.
• Building relationship with members of other Latin America rights organizations here in Denver as well as on a national level and with Colorado Congressional staff members.
• Developing a legislative update page for the DJPC website and newsletter.
• Assist Director of Program Services as needed with office duties such as mailings, telephone, database maintenance, etc.

Guatemala Human Rights Internship

DJPC is accepting applications for an intern dedicated to promoting the work of our CAMINOS committee (Colorado/Maya Accompaniment Project of the Sierra) which includes human rights accompaniment and a rural community health promotion project in Guatemala . This intern will work directly with the CAMINOS Steering Committee and the Director of Program Services to achieve the fall goals for the Guatemala programs. This post will require 10-12 hours of commitment per week, including occasional evening and weekend attendance at meetings and events.

Duties include :

•  Attend all CAMINOS Steering Committee meetings (once a month in the evening). Assist in setting agenda, supplying materials, information and follow-up as needed.

•  Help organize and advertise the October 21 Build for Peace Fundraiser sponsored by CAMINOS. Assist coordinator in overseeing the schedule, volunteer organization, paperwork, donations and work with site coordinator to ensure the work day goes smoothly. Complete follow-up and record keeping. •  Grants work - Completing a variety of grants in support of the CAMINOS program goals; compiling, editing and assembling grant materials including narratives and budgets; Updating the grants calendar and managing files; Researching and contacting funding sources; Preparing final reports to funders.

•  Assist in creating long-term plan for the PROMESA health promotion project through research and outreach.

•  Complete CAMINOS Power point presentation and other special projects.

•  Take the lead in layout, printing and mailing of CAMINOS newsletters.

•  Help organize CAMINOS fundraising events for spring.

•  Outreach to community groups, churches etc. to publicize CAMINOS purpose and events.

•  Assist Director of Program Services as needed with office duties such as mailings, telephone, database maintenance, etc.

Fundraising/Marketing Internship

DJPC is accepting applications for a Fundraising/Marketing Intern to help the organizaiton with promotion of special events, grant writing and our quarterly newsletter.. This post will require 10-12 hours of commitment per week, including occasional evening and weekend attendance at meetings and events.

Duties include :

•  Take a leading role in advertising and promoting special events such as the wine tasting beneift on Sept 6 and the Annual Celebration on Nov 3.

•  Work with the Fundraising/Marketing committee and Director of Program Services to ensure proper implementation of the fall schedule. (Includes attendance at fundraising/marketing meetings). Help set the spring goals/schedule.

• Help prepare a long-term plan for outreach to media, community groups, churches etc.

•  Review DJPC publicity materials and make suggestions for improvement. Ensure all necessary items are in stock and available for all DJPC events.

•  Assist with composition, of the semi-annual fund-letter and oversee layout, printing and mailing.

•  Assist Director of Program Services as needed with office duties such as mailings, telephone, database maintenance, etc.

Event & Outreach Coordinator

DJPC is accepting applications for an Events & Media Coordinator Intern to coordinate its fall/winter events calendar which will include our Annual Celebration and Global Peace Awards (Nov 3) and our salon series which takes place on the evening of the third Thursday of each month.. This post will require 8-10 hours of commitment per week, including occasional evening and weekend commitment for attendance at meetings and events.

Duties include:

•  Help organize a new special events committee. Work with the Committee and Director of Program Services to complete planning, preparation, volunteer organization and direction of DJPC events.

•  Act as the lead coordinator for Central America Week Activities (March).

•  Complete membership outreach and media publicity for DJPC events. Update and expand on media outreach materials and protocols.

•  Send out weekly events updates to e-mail listserve. Website updates as needed.

•  Coordinate publication of the March and May issues of our Mustard Seed newsletter and oversee mailing.

•  Write articles covering events for publication in the newsletter and on the website.

•  Assist Director of Program Services as needed with office duties such as mailings, telephone, database maintenance, website updates etc.

Thank you for your interest in interning with the Denver Justice & Peace Commitee.