Internship: Writing

4 weeks ago


Washington, United States National Center on Sexual Exploitation Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: 0

ABOUT NCOSE & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) exists because people should be free to live and love without sexual abuse and exploitation If you share this vision and want to help create a culture where all individuals can thrive, then we invite you to join us  

The Sexual Justice Advocate Internship program enables you to participate in the ongoing work of defending human dignity. Internships offer a unique opportunity to combat sexual abuse and exploitation while gaining new skills through hands-on opportunities that seek to prevent exploitation before it begins. Interns also enjoy abundant opportunities to meet nationally recognized leaders in the field of anti-sexual exploitation and attend education briefings. The program also offers interns an opportunity to investigate their individual strengths and develop new skills.
NCOSE is focused on mass-scale prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation and deploys the tactics of corporate advocacy, public policy, civil litigation, and grassroots mobilization to reach this.  Read about some of our recent victories here.


ABOUT THIS POSITION:

Interns will be involved in researching, drafting, and editing content that raises awareness about sexual exploitation issues. Responsibilities may include creating articles, blog posts, and social media content to support the organization's mission in eradicating sexual exploitation and promoting a culture of dignity. This internship offers valuable experience in writing for a cause-driven organization and engaging in advocacy initiatives to address critical issues related to sexual exploitation.


*Applications for this position will be processed on a rolling basis, so interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

*We are typically inundated with applications. We greatly appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate and ask that you hold your questions until contacted for an interview.

 

TERM: 13-15 weeks, six months, or 1 year


RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE*:


1. Performs work on special projects as assigned by the Communications & Campaigns Specialist. Such work may include:

  • Curating content for the weekly NCOSE e-newsletter
  • Writing and formatting blogs and emails
  • Assessing analytics on blogs and emails and thinking critically about how to improve performance
  • Creating advocacy actions for individuals to contact legislators or corporations
  • Editing content written by other staff members

2. Communicates NCOSE’s vision, strategy, and impact to the public. Galvanizes the public to care about and take action on sexual exploitation issues through compelling written content.

3. Receives exposure to aspects of running a nonprofit organization including:

  • digital strategies (including maintaining an online presence and increasing base of support nationwide);
  • grassroots mobilization

4. Keeps abreast of current developments (including pop culture) using various media and academic resources relating to:

  • harms of pornography;
  • harms of prostitution and other forms of commercial sex;
  • demand for commercial sex and male sex buying behavior;
  • organizations promoting, distributing, and/or profiting from sexual exploitation (pornography, stripping, prostitution, sexual assault, risky sexy behavior); and,
  • sex trafficking of men, women and children.

*Tasks may shift based on the organization’s current need and opportunities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Passionate about opposing sexual exploitation
  • Strong Writer
  • Able to use various writing styles and voices/tones
  • Willing and able to learn new technological skills (e.g. using various online platforms)
  • Knowledge of email marketing techniques is an asset but not required
  • Creative
  • Dependable
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Open to feedback


BENEFITS:

  • Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members
  • Mentorship from some of the movement’s kindest and most passionate leaders and in-depth 10-week training on various exploitation issues
  • Incredible networking opportunities with movement leaders
  • A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
  • Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had
  • Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure

 

COMPENSATION:

NCOSE internships are unpaid. However interns may be provided a small monthly stipend based on qualifications and hours in the office.


SCHEDULE:

This position requires 24-40 hours per week. Candidates must be mostly available during NCOSE’s office hours of Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm EST in order to coordinate with the team. Our team is in the office on M, W, & Th and remote on T & F. Evenings and weekends are typically not eligible for a NCOSE internship. 


LOCATION:

This internship is at NCOSE’s office headquarters in Washington, DC. 

 

TO APPLY:

To apply, submit the checklist items and complete the questionnaire.

· Cover Letter describing your interest in a NCOSE Internship

· Resume

· Two Letters of Reference

· Unofficial Transcript

· 3 Writing Samples 


Incomplete applications, including those without reference letters, will not be considered. 

----------------------------------------

About the National Center on Sexual Exploitation

 

Please visit our About Page to learn more.

You can find impact reports from previous years here.



  • Washington, United States US Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor Full time

    Organization Type:- GovernmentJob Type:- Law Student_____ Division of Employment and Labor Law _____ Division of Energy & Mineral Resources Legal Internship Program at . Department of the Interior - Legal internship program at . Department of the Interior is now accepting applications for the Summer semester. - The program is open to students who are...

  • Fall Law Internship

    2 months ago


    Washington, United States Investment Company Institute Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs the leading global association of mutual funds, ETFs, and other regulated funds, the mission of the Investment Company Institute (ICI) is to strengthen the foundation of the asset management industry for the ultimate benefit of the long-term individual investor. We currently have an internship opportunity available in our Law...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States National Center on Sexual Exploitation Full time

    Position OverviewCompensation: Internships provide a monthly stipend that varies based on the intern's location.ABOUT NCOSE & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is dedicated to fostering a society where individuals can live free from sexual abuse and exploitation. If you resonate with this mission and are eager to...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Signal Group Full time

    Communications Internship Fall 2024Signal Group, a top modern public affairs agency located in D.C, is looking for full-time Communications interns interested in a career in Public Relations, Communications, Media, Marketing and other related fields. This is not your average internship program This is a paid internship program and you will be fully...

  • Internship: Legal

    4 weeks ago


    Washington, United States National Center on Sexual Exploitation Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: 0ABOUT NCOSE & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) exists because people should be free to live and love without sexual abuse and exploitation! If you share this vision and want to help create a culture where all individuals can thrive, then we invite you to join us!  The Sexual Justice...


  • Washington, United States US Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor Full time

    Organization Type:- GovernmentJob Type:- Law Student_____ Office of the Solicitor, Administrative Law Division _____ Office of the Solicitor, Employment & Labor Law Division _____ Office of the Solicitor, Indian Trust & Water Rights Division _____ Office of the Solicitor, Legislation & Regulatory Law Division _____ Office of the Solicitor, Mineral Resources...


  • Washington, United States US Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor Full time

    Organization Type:- GovernmentJob Type:- Law Student_____ Office of the Solicitor The . Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor is seeking applications for their Legal Internship Program. This program offers law students the opportunity to gain practical experience advising agencies on legal matters and participating in complex civil litigation...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States US Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor Full time

    Organization Type:GovernmentJob Type:Law Student_____ Office of the Solicitor, Administrative Law Division _____ Office of the Solicitor, Employment & Labor Law Division _____ Office of the Solicitor, Indian Trust & Water Rights Division _____ Office of the Solicitor, Legislation & Regulatory Law Division _____ Office of the Solicitor, Mineral Resources...


  • Washington, United States US Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor Full time

    Organization Type:- GovernmentJob Type:- Law Student_____ Office of Special Trustee _____ Office of the Solicitor SEO friendly job title: Legal Internship Program at . Department of the Interior H1: Join Our Legal Internship Program at the . Department of the Interior H2: Gain Practical Experience and Make a Difference as a Legal Intern The . Department...


  • Washington, United States US Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor Full time

    Organization Type:- GovernmentJob Type:- Law Student_____ Office of the Solicitor - HQ _____ Natural Resources Section _____ Indian Resources Section _____ Water & Power Resources Section _____ General Law Section _____ Indian Trust Litigation Section _____ Land Resources Section _____ Mineral Resources Section _____ Parks & Wildlife Section _____ Water...


  • Washington, United States National Center on Sexual Exploitation Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: 0ABOUT NCOSE & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) exists because people should be free to live and love without sexual abuse and exploitation! If you share this vision and want to help create a culture where all individuals can thrive, then we invite you to join us!  The Sexual Justice...


  • Washington, United States National Center on Sexual Exploitation Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: 0ABOUT NCOSE & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) exists because people should be free to live and love without sexual abuse and exploitation! If you share this vision and want to help create a culture where all individuals can thrive, then we invite you to join us!  The Sexual Justice...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States US Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor Full time

    Organization Type:GovernmentJob Type:Law Student_____ Office of the Solicitor The . Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor is seeking applications for their Legal Internship Program. This program offers law students the opportunity to gain practical experience advising agencies on legal matters and participating in complex civil litigation...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Investment Company Institute Full time

    Position OverviewThe Investment Company Institute (ICI) is excited to present an internship opportunity within its Legal department for the fall semester. This position involves collaborating with legal professionals to formulate policy stances and evaluate legislative and regulatory initiatives pertinent to the mutual fund sector.Key...


  • Washington, United States Foundation for Defense of Democracies Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionInternship OpportunitiesThe Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a nonpartisan policy institute dedicated exclusively to promoting pluralism, defending democratic values, and fighting the ideologies that threaten democracy. The organization was founded shortly after 9/11 by a group of visionary philanthropists and...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States US Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor Full time

    Organization Type:GovernmentJob Type:Law Student_____ Office of the Solicitor - HQ _____ Natural Resources Section _____ Indian Resources Section _____ Water & Power Resources Section _____ General Law Section _____ Indian Trust Litigation Section _____ Land Resources Section _____ Mineral Resources Section _____ Parks & Wildlife Section _____ Water...


  • Washington, United States Council on Foreign Relations Full time

    Position Overview The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) offers an enriching internship experience through its Blavatnik Internship Program and Robina Franklin Williams Internship Program. Selected candidates will receive comprehensive training in foreign policy and international relations, alongside skill development in writing, research, and program...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Full time

    Job OverviewPosition Summary: A prominent non-profit organization is in search of a graduate student currently pursuing studies in nutrition or public health, or enrolled in a dietetic internship program. This is a paid, full-time, remote internship lasting eight weeks, focused on advocating for plant-based dietary practices.About the OrganizationSector:...


  • Washington, United States US Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor Full time

    Organization Type:- GovernmentJob Type:- Law Student_____ Office of the Solicitor – General Law Division _____ Office of the Solicitor – Indian Trust Litigation Division Legal Internship Program at the . Department of the Interior The . Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor is currently accepting applications for their Legal Internship...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States National Center on Sexual Exploitation Full time

    Position OverviewSalary: UnpaidABOUT NCOSE & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is dedicated to ensuring that individuals can live free from sexual abuse and exploitation. If you are passionate about this mission and want to contribute to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive, this internship offers a unique...