Intern, Labor Engagement
ABOUT YOU:
You believe in a culture of inclusive excellence and value the differences that make us each unique. You are professional and kind; curious and passionate about your work and studies; seek a stimulating and rewarding internship; and, sincere in your desire to help others. Join our internship program and gain valuable learning and working experience at a leading nonprofit organization.
ABOUT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE:
United Way brings people, organizations, and communities together around a common cause, a common vision, and a common path forward. In many communities, we're the only nonprofit building up the cornerstones of education, financial stability and health—and the only nonprofit bringing people together from all walks of life to be a part of local solutions. We're engaged in nearly 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories, where people are powering big ideas and big action by donating, volunteering and speaking out through United Way.
United Way Worldwide is located in Old Town Alexandria, VA. Our culture is People First—we take it seriously and, because of that, we take good care of people. We encourage growth and upward mobility—and want you to succeed in a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace. Take action, join our Internship—apply now.
INTERN EXPERIENCE AT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE
Interns at United Way Worldwide gain valuable learning and working experience at a leading nonprofit organization. Our goal is to make every intern who works with us feel included, valuable, and productive. In addition to the hands-on experience you’ll receive working at the largest nonprofit in the world, you will be provided with weekly professional development workshops.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
The internship opportunities are open to current students of a college program, or within 2 years of graduating. Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States and have all documentation at the time of their application, including a Social Security Number.
POSITION DEPARTMENT
Labor Engagement
POSITION SUMMARY
The Labor Engagement Partnership Journalist will be responsible for writing at least 10 pieces (stories for our newsletters, articles, blogs, etc.) about local and national United Way & Labor partnership work. These pieces will be distributed to different audiences across the country with the intent to uplift the great work of the partnership and to share best practices.
PRIMARY PROJECTS
- Set up time for 30 – 60 minute zoom interview with local United Way labor staff (and possibly national labor partners). Conduct and record the interview. UWW will provide any background information about local partnerships and their work.
- Write draft of the piece (200 - 1000 words depending on type of piece) in accordance with UWW guide and submit to the UWW Labor Engagement team for feedback and edits.
- Work with UWW to procure from the local United Way any collateral related to the piece – reports, flyers, brochures, one-pagers, etc.
- Produce final pieces to UWW Labor Engagement team. (UWW will use in-house team to design and create final documents.)
- Attend Labor Engagement team meetings as needed – attend UWW staff meetings when available.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Experience conducting interviews over the phone and/or recording them using Zoom.
- Excellent writing and communications skills – three writing samples required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Office, especially Outlook.
- Strong project and time management.
- Experience with nonprofits a plus.
PERKS
Weekly professional development workshops provided onsite
Chance to meet and work with top nonprofit experts in the country
LOCATION
This will be a 100% remote internship experience.
TIME FRAME
January 24th- April 15th
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
United Way Worldwide seeks diverse, qualified professionals who want to make a difference in the world. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail aaron.gibson@uww.unitedway.org or call 571-360-6273 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.
We are a charter member of Employers of National Service and encourage AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni to apply.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE
We take the broadest possible view of diversity.
We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.
We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.
We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems.
We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.
We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.
Join us in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion for every person in every community.
LIVE UNITED.
Thank you for your interest in an internship opportunity with United Way Worldwide. You will be contacted if your qualifications are a good match and you are selected for an interview.