Summer 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Intern
Job Description
The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization that fights for equity for all women and families. We’re passionate about making change on big issues such as equal pay for all women, paid leave for working families and access to affordable health care that provides abortion and reproductive care. We advocate on the Hill and for federal, state and local policy.
We are seeking a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Intern to join our DEIA team. The internship runs from June to early Aug. and operates in a in-person hybrid office environment in Washington, DC. In this role, you will gain a deepened understanding of the importance of DEIA and DEIA strategy implementation, assist in creating a framework for ongoing DEIA strategy and initiatives, and coordinate and attend skill-building trainings and workshops.
As a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Intern, you will:
- Support an array of projects related to the organization’s DEIA work
- Research industry DEIA best practices to help inform strategy and initiatives
- Support in data analysis, streamline processes, and generate reports
- Assist with plans for employee engagement and professional development
- Support DEIA website and newsletter content updates
- Supporting DEIA programming and events
- Provide key administrative support as needed
Qualifications
- Highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to manage multiple tasks for different projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High emotional intelligence and outstanding interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism
- Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office—including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint—and Canva
- A commitment to the Partnership’s mission to improve the lives of women and families by achieving equality for all women
Other Details
- Interns are paid $17.00 an hour
- The internship runs from June to August and we’re flexible with start and end dates
- This is a part-time (15-25) or full time (26-37.5) internship and interns are expected to work hours per week during our regular business hours
- Monday-Friday 9am to 5:30pm ET
Interns will have access to a computer when working in the office but they will need to use their own computer when working remotely. If you don't have access to your own computer, please let us know at internships@nationalpartnership.org for alternative arrangements.
Office and Team Culture
The National Partnership is a 50 person staff that fosters a collaborative culture. We have a collegial work environment. The National Partnership is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, the National Partnership requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and completely up to date via an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination. Fully Vaccinated is defined by the CDC as being 2 weeks after the final dose in a primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna, 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson). Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date, and up-to-date as soon as eligible, unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.
The National Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other historically underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. Please see EEO is the Law and Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.
How to apply: Please send your resume and cover letter by March 31st 11:59pm.
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