Job Description

Oxfam America is seeking a highly organized marketing intern to work closely with its Brand and Engagement Team on outreach to target audiences, fulfilling requests, entering event information in data systems, and providing event organizing support to the public. This paid, full-time position will serve a key role in the operations of the Oxfam Hunger Banquet and provide logistical assistance for Oxfam’s outreach at concerts and festivals.

Oxfam is a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and equal treatment so that everyone can thrive, not just survive.

The internship is 35 hours per week and has a pay rate of $17 per hour for six months (usually July - December). The internship offers a friendly and flexible hybrid work environment with several fellow interns and supportive staff with whom to share knowledge, career advice, and workplace mentoring.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a quick learner, and have a strong commitment to social justice and alignment with Oxfam’s core values.

The intern will have the opportunity to gain practical and valuable communication and research skills while learning about economic justice, climate change, gender, racial justice and sustainable development issues. The intern will gain or further develop marketable technology skills such as the use of Salesforce and HubSpot. In addition, the intern will get an inside understanding of brand strategy and marketing within an international development agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide high end customer service, including offering resources and support through follow up emails, phone calls, and social media posts to groups and individuals interested in organizing Oxfam Hunger Banquets
• Offer new organizers support and encouragement in the planning of their Oxfam Hunger Banquets, serving as their primary contact 
• Identify groups that would find an Oxfam Hunger Banquet to be a good fit for their programing, especially at colleges and universities. 
• Encourage increased participation in fall Oxfam Hunger Banquets
• Conduct online research and compile spreadsheets related to the use of the Oxfam Hunger Banquet 
• Ongoing data collection and entry, including updating databases with new contact information and event data, and recording all outreach efforts 
• Fill order requests for event, concert, and festival materials 
• Use social media to identify and track events  
• Facilitate and participate in weekly team meetings 
• Contribute your perspective during strategic planning meetings on a variety of subjects
• Assemble and review consolidated list of most recent concert and event volunteers
• Help evaluate possible new outreach markets based on volunteer/geographic data

Qualifications

• The intern should have or be pursuing an undergraduate degree or higher, or have comparable work experience;
• Strong organizational, administrative, writing and communication skills;
• Ability to work well with others;
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to work independently on tasks and ask questions as necessary;
• Previous administrative and marketing research experience preferred;
• Familiarity with Outlook, Zoom and Microsoft Office products preferred;
• Interest in Oxfam’s work and passion for global social justice issues.

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Job Description

The Intern will support Oxfam America’s (OUS) recently launched aGILE initiative through providing support in communications design and planning, research, and coordination of the various aGILE team activities.

DURATION:  Six months (with the possibility of extension) - 20-35 hours per week

SALARY - $17.00 an hour

BACKGROUND

aGILE is a new initiative launched by OUS and it is one of the core program that Oxfam America is committed to implement as part of the (Oxfam America 2030 Strategy Framework). aGILE is an innovation lab for co-creating and scaling up solutions for the world’s greatest inequality challenges with partner organizations, people movements, universities, and think thanks around the globe. We are also a platform for connecting and amplifying the needs of those we serve with the knowledge, resources, and power of our growing ecosystem.

As a rights-based, research-driven humanitarian and development organization, working with partners in over sixty countries, Oxfam is uniquely placed to challenge and shine a spotlight on the human decisions and policies that often exacerbate rather than end poverty and inequality. Through advocacy, programming and campaigning with partners, Oxfam can contribute to change, often through linking local and global influencing agendas. Oxfam is committed to expediting gender equality and puts gender justice at the heart of all that we do.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The intern position is hosted by Oxfam America’s aGILE Team, part of the Global Partnerships & Impact Division. The intern will work in support of the aGILE team in various tasks as per the guidance and tasks to be assigned by the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) and Global Innovation Lead (GIL).

The main areas of responsibilities of the Intern incudes but not limited to are:

• Support aGILE’s comms development and strategy – in consultation with CIO, GIL and close collaboration with Public Engagement (PE) division (or external vendor) - including designing a dedicated aGILE page on Oxfam’s website, developing  aGILE’s presence on social media platforms, drafting a quarterly newsletter on aGILE’s activities, and working with the team to develop compelling storytelling for and about the lab.
• Support research for aGILE – including staying abreast of the latest trends and major players in social innovation and potential partners and advisors for the lab
• Regularly update the aGILE page on Oxfam’s website and social media platforms.
• Support presentation, newsletter, and other comms development , both for internal and external purposes
• Support aGILE team internal planning and coordination, including help to streamline aGILE’s processes, knowledge capturing, & management.
• Support any other tasks as assigned by CIO and GIL.
• Attend regular team meetings and check-ins

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION

• Position should involve approximately 20 to 35 hours a week.
• Follow Oxfam ways of working, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform all duties appropriately for a multi-cultural environment, treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Become familiar with and committed to Oxfam America’s mission and goals as well as feminist principles and safeguarding policies.
• Support, mentoring, and access to the team will assure this internship helps the person selected to develop their professional and personal aspirations.

Qualifications

Must be a current student pursuing a higher education degree, or recent graduate, in public relations, media, communications, innovation, international relations, public policy, environmental science, social sciences (urban /rural development, business management, economics, sociology), feminist or gender studies, or related field.

The candidate should be passionate about social impact, innovation, and/or human-centered storytelling. Some experience in communications, branding, and/or media for social impact is a plus. The candidate must also have experience compelling audiences to take action. Finally, the candidate must be able to conduct desk research when needed and engage with various stakeholders in a propositional and constructive manner to advance aGILE’s strategic agenda.

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COORDINATES WITH

Entire resource development department, program staff, senior management, Leadership Council, board members, as well as other key volunteers, west coast-based donors, and prospects.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

On the West Coast, increase financial support and engagement of a portfolio of existing high-capacity individual major donors and family foundations currently giving $10,000 or more annually, and mid-level donors giving at the $5,000 to $10,000 level demonstrating the capacity to give at the six+ figure level. Emphasis on deepening relationships with current mid-, major and Planned Giving donors, identifying new high value major and planned giving prospects, and expanding both the number and loyalty of these donors through networking, cultivation, and stewardship.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and implement a strategic plan for the cultivation and solicitation of an assigned portfolio of approximately 100-120 mid-level, major and planned giving donors, customized to provide high-level touchpoints that cater to lived experiences of west coast donors.
• Qualify new high-capacity west coast donors with six, seven and eight figure capacity in consultation with prospect research staff on IGET.
• Explore potential new prospect opportunities in partnership with research team and through making new connections with philanthropy, business, and foundation networks.
• Achieve portfolio annual revenue goal and assist in meeting and exceeding departmental goals.
• Conduct virtual and in-person visits and other high-level interactions with donors and prospects, documenting actions as appropriate; prepare correspondence and proposals; ensure annual requests for financial support – with a focus on growing our base of unrestricted support - are presented to all donors and prospects at the appropriate time and that requests are closed on schedule and acknowledged in a timely fashion.
• Participate actively in prospect review and donor strategy meetings to share and request ideas for cultivation and solicitation strategies for restricted and unrestricted gifts; support interactive learning by all team members.
• Develop cultivation strategies that incorporate creative, blended asks in consultation with Planned Giving Officer.
• Facilitate Oxfam leadership and program staff involvement in the fundraising process; recommend appropriate timing for donor/prospect engagement, prepare staff, facilitate, debrief, and manage follow up activity.
• Collaborate with IGET events lead, board, leadership council and Oxfam volunteer groups to implement donor cultivation and stewardship events when appropriate; identify, recruit, and support hosts for these events.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of routine work such as gift acknowledgements, solicitation and cultivation mailings, event invitations, CRM data entry, and database coding of gifts in collaboration with Donor Relationship Associate and IGET members.
• Work with program staff as needed to acquire knowledge needed to solicit gifts and build donor relationships effectively; determine investment opportunities for donors who wish to restrict their gift to a specific program area; participate in the creation of interim and final reports for donors making restricted gifts, as requested.
• Understand and comply with all Oxfam America gift-related policies and procedures to ensure ethical compliance, as defined by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
• Perform other duties as required.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

• Employ good judgement and discretion when dealing with high profile major donors to ensure their ongoing relationship with Oxfam and to protect the confidential aspects of their relationship with the organization.
• Stay abreast of professional standards, trends, innovative philanthropic models, and issues affecting responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning. This work includes sustained education in decolonizing aid, racial justice, and local humanitarian leadership.
• Work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based, problem-solving work culture treating all persons with dignity and respect; and be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America’s mission, values, and goals.
• Position requires regular travel to visit donors and prospects; locations dependent upon assigned portfolio.
• Have a fundamental understanding of gender justice and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender justice, racial equity, and diversity in our workplace and programs.
• Within key areas of responsibility, will have a commitment to and be accountable for activities contributing towards a safe and accountable workplace environment, projects and relationships for staff, partners, and the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree or a combination of education, and experience.
• Four to six years of relevant work experience in direct personal solicitation of individual donors, foundations, clients, or corporations and/or relevant for-profit business development experience at the $10,000 + level and familiarity with CRM systems.
• Proven excellence in building client/donor relationships. Passion for Oxfam’s mission and commitment to goal attainment, high degree of initiative, and ability to build and maintain strong relationships while motivating and engaging high - capacity volunteers and donors.
• Track record of independently identifying and qualifying new high value prospects in a non-profit or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, with a capacity to see jobs to completion, to set priorities, to engage constructively in problem solving, and to work constructively in a team environment. A go-getter personality and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Superior written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal and motivational skills including specific experience writing funding proposals.
• Ability to develop and follow through on creative and effective solicitation strategies and to generate enthusiasm for them among team members.
• Ability to proofread and commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly organized and proficient with Microsoft Office software, including comfort using Microsoft Excel; experience with fundraising databases and strong investigative skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills; ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Direct engagement in cultivating and soliciting six, seven and eight figure gifts within the structure of a Capital campaign.
• Experience in project management and or implementation of cultivation events.
• Experience working with executive staff, board members and volunteer stakeholders.
• Ability to use discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• High degree of initiative and commitment to goal attainment and quality standards

PREFERRRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Public speaking experience.
• Experience with innovative funding models.
• Knowledge of basic finance or accounting principles.
• Multilingual and/or fluency in Spanish.
• Experience engaging and soliciting diaspora and, diverse donor groups.
• Experience working in an international development or social justice organization.

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This position can be located in one of the following states: MA, NH, VT, ME,NY,NC,CT,RI,NJ,VA,WV,DE,MD, NJ

COORDINTES WITH

Oxfam America (OUS) Finance, OUS Business and Budget Managers, Technology Information Management (TIM), Oxfam International Secretariat (OIS)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Senior Financial and Data Analyst is a key member of the finance team, providing foundational business partnering for annual and project budgeting/forecasting. The position will co-develop data-driven reporting and analysis for the business and support standard reporting efforts to Oxfam International (OI), including specifically the annual CONSOL (Common Oxfam Norms, Standards & Objects in Ledgers) submission. The ideal candidate thrives in delivering solutions to complex problems and has an affinity for data analysis and developing financial management reporting in support of decision making and impact. The candidate is a strong team player comfortable working in an international, fast paced, and dynamic environment where the tasks may get reprioritized constantly.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Budgeting Support (40%)
•Work with the Associate Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to develop and maintain financial models for financial planning purposes in accordance with annual targets set by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
•Partner closely with countries, budget managers, divisional leadership, and the Strategy team throughout the annual planning process to understand operational resource needs.
•Support budget managers through the bottom-up process to prepare department and project budgets, to address resource requirements of divisional and cross-functional annual operating plans.

•Assist in on-boarding of new budget managers.
•Support directors and budget managers to ensure that annual and project budgets are complete, accurate, and conform with OUS policies, procedures, and donor-approved restricted project budgets.
•Work with the Associate Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to analyze the budget and prepare financial reporting as needed, at the direction of the CFO, to support Board approval of annual budget.
•Work with Associate Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Award Management and Compliance, and key stakeholders to develop and maintain client-centric analytical tools, financial models, and business processes to streamline and improve reporting and budgeting procedures.

Reporting & Analysis (35%)
•Develop and produce the monthly management reporting package, at direction of CFO, for executive management, including monthly dashboards and variance analyses.
•Provide decision/analytical support and ad-hoc management information reporting as assigned.
•Provide a positive redundancy for timely and accurate annual and periodic CONSOL-compliant reports to support decision-making by OI and OUS management.
•Run ad-hoc reports as needed in from the financial system (UBW and Power Bi), including standard reports as well as advanced queries to support analyses and/or client needs.

Business Intelligence and Budgeting Systems Analysis (25%)
•Drive medium to large scale projects for the creation and maintenance of business intelligence reports and services to address emerging needs.
•Analyze data and communicate insights and metrics needed to support top business goals with key partners.
•Interact with partners to comprehend day-to-day operations and pain points, detail, and report business requirements to management, and provide recommendations how to increase efficiency of business applications.
•Partner with colleagues within Finance and with TIM creating test plans and validating data and processes related to system enhancements.

•Deliver training and knowledge transfer on business applications for Unit4 Planner, Dashboard reporting etc. as assigned.
High-level Customer Service
•Demonstrate customer service leadership in representing FP&A products and services to stakeholders and responding to requests promptly, anticipating others’ needs, and collecting feedback for meaningful continuous improvement.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

•Be a key touch point for the business and demonstrate a broad understanding of key strategic and operational issues facing the Oxfam America and the Oxfam confederation as a whole.
•Be able to interact will all levels of the organization and have excellent analytical and communication skills.
•Stay abreast of professional standards, trends and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field.
•Periodic travel to OUS (domestic) offices may be required (less than 10% of the time)

•Will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based, problem-solving work culture treating all persons with dignity and respect and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America’s mission, values, and goals.
•Will have a fundamental understanding of gender justice and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender justice, racial equity, and diversity in our workplace and programs.
•Within key areas of responsibility, will have a commitment to and be accountable for activities contributing towards a safe and accountable workplace environment, projects and relationships for staff, partners, and the communities we serve.

Hiring Range:  $85,000-$95,000

Qualifications

EDUCATION

•Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance,
•Professional certification such as CPA, CFA, or CFM or advanced degree preferred

EXPERIENCE AND CORE COMPETENCIES

•Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, variance, and trend analyses, as well as financial management reporting.
•Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to see both the big picture and to dive into the details as needed.
•Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
•Ability to package management information in a professional and visually appealing executive reporting manner; advanced PowerPoint skills.

•Strong technology skills and working knowledge/direct experience using financial systems and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, Salesforce, or ERP dashboards).
•Data modeling experience; must have proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, functions, links, charts, graphs, etc.).
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to make and meet deadlines.
•Innovative thinking to work effectively cross-functionally in a matrixed environment.

•Focus Oxfam Competencies: Agility, Systems Thinking, Humility, and Comfort with Complexity and Ambiguity.

PREFERRRED QUALIFICATIONS

•Proficiency in SQL or Python for data analysis
•Experience working in either a non-profit and/or an international organization is desired
•Experience with Unit4 Business Systems, Salesforce, and Oracle

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PURPOSE OF POSITION:Oxfam America is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Intern to work closely with its Public Engagement division. This position will provide communications support to a diverse and multi-functional Public Engagement division in service of Oxfam’s mission to fight inequality to end poverty and injustice. Work with staff on the content and design teams, media relations team, digital and supporter engagement and brand and engagement teams to help deliver on communications goals.  The Intern will have the opportunity to gain practical skills and get an inside understanding of communications, campaigning, lobbying, grassroots organizing and outreach within an international development agency. The internship offers a friendly and open work environment of supportive staff with whom to share knowledge, career advice, and workplace mentoring.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILIITES:

• Monitor and compile news mentions of Oxfam’s work, help maintain database of US-based journalists and support admin work of media team.
• Manage and respond to incoming requests from journalists
• Provide administrative support for community events like Hunger Banquets and other brand building initiatives
• Track hashtags, influencer campaigns, conversations, and trends on social media     
• Assist in social media posting and community management
• Review and proof digital and web content
• Support task management for the Public Engagement division in Asana, Oxfam’s project management software
• Coordinate with Content Lead the uploading and sign-off of content from Oxfam America and select country teams into Inuru, ensuring photo, video, and text assets are tagged and have complete metadata, include interviewee consent forms, and meet our ethical standards. Edit photos to remove duplicate or substandard shots
• Train Oxfam America staff to use Inuru, Oxfam's Global Asset Management database, serving as focal point for questions about downloading and uploading assets, and other features.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• Will stay abreast of professional standards, trends, and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field.
• Will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based, problem-solving work culture treating all persons with dignity and respect and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America mission, values and goals.
• Will have a fundamental understanding of gender justice and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender justice, racial equity, and diversity in our workplace and programs.
• Within key areas of responsibility, will have a commitment to and be accountable for activities contributing towards a safe and accountable workplace environment, projects and relationships for staff, partners and the communities we serve.
• Other supporting tasks for Public Engagement needed

Qualifications

• The intern must be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree or higher in related field(s)
• One-year experience of relevant work or educational experience in communications or a related field.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Digital and/or social media experience.
• Demonstrated capacity to see jobs to completion; to set priorities among tasks; to engage in problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy in data
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Interest in furthering knowledge about Oxfam and global social justice issues, and high level of personal energy and commitment;
• The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a quick learner, and a team player with a strong commitment to social justice and alignment with Oxfam’s core values

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This is a fixed term 3 year position.  Please include a cover letter with your application.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Program Coordinator will be a central part of a new and growing unit that is focused on advancing economic and racial justice in the US and internationally. The role-holder will provide administrative and professional support, primarily servicing two major areas. Firstly, they will provide specific program coordination for shaping global efforts on economic ideas and policies; secondly, they will provide team coordination to the ERJ Department. The Program coordinator will be responsible for budget and resource management, grants and contract management support, and general admin support and reporting, and assist areas including event organization, desk-research (following all Oxfam protocols) and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEAL).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program and Team Coordination: Under the supervision of the Program Manager for Global Economic Change, provide holistic professional and administrative support to international program on economic ideas and policies and to the ERJ team. Includes budget and resource management; grants and contracts management; organizing and documenting meetings and assisting with follow up; managing business processes, and flexible support as required. Specifically includes supporting event planning for convenings, and program governance (of internal and external advisory stakeholders), and also support cooperation of ERJ “community” (departments across OUS working on ERJ): organizing knowledge exchange, quarterly internal meetings, a collective calendar and updates; and aiding internal reporting.

Across both areas the role-holder will be responsible for:

• Budget and resource management
  • Monitor restricted and unrestricted budgets and assist team members with updating financial tracking systems, preparing expense reports, and maintaining financial records;
  • Supporting team planning and budgeting, including accountability towards team plans;
  • Handle routine business and financial matters including processing: budget changes within the financial system, process contract payment invoices and travel costs;
  • Ensure adherence to OUS standards and fiscal and reporting responsibilities.
• Grants and contracts management support
  • Process subgrants and partner agreements in Oxfam’s grants management systems, and ensure timely payments of subgrants to Oxfam teams, grantees and partners;
  • Support management of budget and fulfillment of donor-reporting requirements, engaging with the Institutional Funding and Partnerships team and others;
  • Work with other Oxfam grant managers to improve grant-making processes as well as anticipate bottlenecks and troubleshoot grant-making and disbursement processes.
• General administrative support and reporting
  • Planning and providing administrative and logistical support for internal and external meetings, events and seminars providing technical support for online meetings;
  • Supporting regular reporting of team activities to internal Oxfam audiences;
  • Maintain, organize, and expand database of external contacts including Salesforce;
  • Support Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) colleagues to plan and execute regular planning, learning and evaluation activities;
  • Assist with organization and note taking for team meetings and other support as required;
  • Develop first draft design of slide-decks and other public facing presentations and documents, in adherence to Oxfam branding guidelines.

As a core member of the team and program, the role-holder will also provide input to the design and implementation of program activities and will be asked to provide ad-hoc support as may be required for desk-based research on program content.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• Will stay abreast of professional standards, trends and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field.
• Will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based, problem-solving work performing all duties appropriately for a multi-cultural environment, treating all persons with dignity and respect, and will be familiar with and committed to OUS’ mission, values and goals.
• Will have a foundational understanding of gender justice and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender justice, racial equity and diversity in our workplace and programs.
• Within key areas of responsibility, will have a commitment and be accountable for activities contributing towards a safe and an accountable workplace environment, projects and relationships for staff, partners and the communities we serve.
• They will work toward improving team efficiency, processes, and contributing to a positive atmosphere for team collaboration. They will work collaboratively with a high level of diplomacy and maturity.
• Willingness to travel domestically or globally as necessary.

Qualifications

• Some college or advanced studies preferred, including certifications in related field(s), or a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three years’ demonstrated experience in project coordination, and/or relevant administrative support functions, including database management, planning, facilitation, and program coordination.
• Experience working with project or program budgets and strong attention to detail.
• Good judgment, initiative, and ability to anticipate problems and follow through with confidence.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize work, handle multiple demands at one time, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with office technology and business software, including Excel, Zoom, and Teams.

PREFERRRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of and experience in international economic issues, development, human rights and/or social justice issues.
• Knowledge of and ability to use tools and web technologies to facilitate communication and information sharing (list serves, blogs, web pages, social media).
• Experience in meeting and event planning and logistics.
• Experience working as a member of a team that has multiple sites or travels extensively.
• Comfort operating in a multi-cultural, international environment.
• Experience in a non-profit setting.
• Ability to communicate in French or Spanish.
• Experience utilizing Box and Salesforce.

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The Campaigns Department at Oxfam challenges US policymakers in government and the private sector to better address inequality - and we are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Intern.  The intern will be a core member of the campaign team and will gain experience in public campaigning, research, and advocacy on a wide range of issues from supporting workers and fighting to rein in corporate power, to addressing climate change by ending the era of fossil fuels, to demanding a last ceasefire in Gaza, and urging people to get out the vote and protect democracy, and more!

The Campaigns Department Intern will provide organizing, research, and administrative support for several key projects, including campaign stunts and tactics, and supporting the management of Oxfam’s Sisters on the Planet Ambassadors program.

The Intern will have the opportunity to gain practical organizing skills and get an inside understanding of campaigning, lobbying, grassroots organizing and outreach within a global organization. The internship offers a friendly and open work environment of supportive staff with whom to share knowledge, career advice, and workplace mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support and capacity to Campaign Leads and Organizing Advisors on campaign issues and tactics, organizing and events such as musical festivals and other volunteer recruitment,  Congressional targets, external landscape and more as needed.
• Provide administrative support for campaign meetings as needed by capturing and sharing meeting notes and action items.
• Provide technical and logistical support for Campaigns’ webinars, trainings and virtual events.
• Support the management and recruitment efforts of the Sisters on the Planet Ambassadors program by maintaining an online program database, preparing and sending mass emails, supporting event management, tracking social media activity, and researching prospective Sisters for recruitment efforts as needed.
• Support the Campaigns Specialist with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) initiatives through activity tracking and data management and producing dashboards summarizing campaigning, organizing and influencing work.
• Support knowledge and information sharing and management processes by maintaining Campaigns’ Box folders through uploading and organizing files in the appropriate folders as needed, sharing files and folders with Campaigns and other Oxfam staff as needed/upon request, tracking and disseminating information on campaign activities, and supporting the management of campaign calendars, newsletters and reports.
• Provide other administrative and project support to the Campaigns Department staff as needed.

Qualifications

• The intern should have or be pursuing an undergraduate degree or higher, or have comparable work experience;
• Strong organizational, writing and communication skills;
• Ability to work well with others;
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines;
• Previous administrative and research experience preferred;
• Familiarity with Outlook, Zoom and Microsoft Office products preferred
• Interest in furthering knowledge about Oxfam and global social justice issues, and high level of personal energy and commitment;
• The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a quick learner, and a team player with a strong commitment to social justice and alignment with Oxfam’s core values

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