Advocacy Intern

We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through unarmed civilian protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath and to help transform the world’s response to conflict situations. Current programs are based in Myanmar, Philippines, Iraq, South Sudan, and the United States.

Job Summary

• Assist Nonviolent Peaceforce Advocacy staff to share NP’s work and identify legislative, policy, and other advocacy opportunities. Training and feedback provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Identifying and tracking advocacy opportunities and forums
• Drafting advocacy materials based on NP program and policy work
• Assist with administrative tasks
• Additional advocacy projects as necessary

Required Qualifications

• Well-versed in advocacy strategies and forums
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Knowledge of current events and social issues, an interest in civilian protection and nonviolent methods
• Clear, concise writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to follow written and verbal directions well, able to work autonomously
• Commitment to work cooperatively and grow personally
• Commitment to the mission of Nonviolent Peaceforce

Commitment to NP Principles

• Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mission and principles
• Work in accordance with the organization's guiding principles:

• • Nonviolence
  • Non-partisanship
  • Primacy of local actors
  • Civilian-to-civilian action

• These principles and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships in all programmatic areas and activities.

Helpful Qualities

• Patience, persistence, and a sense of humor
• Database management experience
• Able to learn from successes and mistakes

NP's Commitment:  

• Mentorship & Feedback 
• Supervision  
• Letter of Recommendation after successful completion of service

Experiences Offered:  

• High-level policy analysis skills and exposure to advocacy strategy
• Work with and contribute to an international human rights nonprofit organization
• Belong to a community committed to learning and growing together
• Work in a professional atmosphere
• College credit may be available through intern's school  

Internships are unpaid and a minimum of 8 hours per week. Preference will be given to those who are available for six months or longer.

Please note, due to volume of applicants we will only respond to those whom we will request to interview.

Note: Due to Covid-19, NP-US staff are largely working remotely, with staggered presence and health precautions observed in the office. As we are likely to continue working remotely through the spring and summer, this position does not need to be located in the Twin Cities area. 

Special Notice:

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer and actively promotes diversity in its staff. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

We believe that systemic inequality disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ people. Because NP believes that these communities must be centered in the work we do to reduce violence arising due to racism, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice in the Humanitarian and Development Sector.