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Undergraduate Internships
Come spend your summer or semester with the American Democracy Institute to make a difference in our country and help young leaders become active citizens in our democracy. You can expect to be directly involved with our staff members as we strive to keep administrative duties to a minimum because we want you to make the most of your internship as well as your time spent in Washington, D.C. We are dedicated to educating and inspiring emerging young leaders to become active participants in our democracy, and you can help!
As an intern you will:
- Assist in
program development for current and future ADI events
-
Research, cultivate and manage growing network of ADI leaders
- Create feature articles, leadership profiles and other content for ADI website
and other publications
- Generate marketing materials that inform ADI's mission including visual
vocabulary, print, and electronic media
- Conduct research
associated with new ADI programs, including new voter engagement program for
2008 election cycle
- Play an integral
part in maintaining our website and helping us deliver our message to young
leaders
- Bring new
ideas to the table for continuous improvement of a non-profit organization
Requirements
Students from all majors are encouraged to apply. Strong
writing skills and computer familiarity required. Applicants must be willing to tackle various projects at one time. Applications from
individuals with background or interest in civic engagement, design, marketing,
website development, or business are also welcome.
Applying
We are currently accepting
applications for fall 2008. Start and end dates are flexible. To
be considered for our program, please submit a cover letter, resume and brief writing
sample to Elizabeth Fison via email at .
American Democracy Institute
Background:
The American Democracy Institute (ADI) is a 501(c)3
non-profit, non-partisan organization that identifies and recruits young social, political,
business, and civic leaders from around the country in order to prepare them to
solve problems and shape the future of our country. We believe that a changing
world calls for leaders who are equipped with cutting-edge communications
skills, innovative ideas and collaborative opportunities to effect positive
change in our country.
At this point in time, ADI functions at two levels of participation. First, ADI summits provide inspiration, education, and activation for thousands of young people, age 16-24. These one-day events include dynamic keynote speeches by national leaders, interactive workshops led by respected practitioners, and the chance to network with peers and connect with local organizations.
Second, ADI's Leadership Program serves a rising generation of leaders age 25-45, selected for their records of accomplishment, circles of influence, and commitment to positive change. Participants include leaders in business and finance, media and technology, marketing and design, labor, elected officials, scientists, professors and activists. They are emerging leaders who are generating ideas, persuading the public, governing effectively, setting trends, winning elections, developing policies, organizing activists, and implementing strategies that are shaping the future of our country. These are people who are already at work affecting social change but who lack the information and network they need to make a national impact. ADI provides them with the opportunity to learn about new trends, collaborate on projects, and access a national network of passionate peers and experienced leaders.
