NH Peace Action Intern

Internship Responsibilities may include, depending on focus: 

• Work on volunteer recruitment and volunteer outreach by attending community events and through tabling, canvassing, phonebanking, and other creative measures 
• Post approved messaging to social media and communications, including email blasts like NHPA weekly newsletter 
• Assist with fundraising efforts, such as the annual online auction, through event planning and direct donor outreach 
• Conduct research and background preparation for issue campaigns, presentations, and workshops 
• Design a project or an event with the supervision and support of the board management team and staff 
• Collaborate with board members of NHPA on various projects, tasks, and goals
• Research topics for the weekly Action/Legislative Alert
• Assist in planning annual “Peace of Mind” youth retreat (depending on time of year)

Desired Qualifications: 

• Commitment to peace and justice and willingness to expand your understanding of various intersectional connections between peace and other social justice movements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to organize and facilitate online and in-person meetings with volunteers. 
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks. 
• Interest in or coursework related to peace studies, political science, communications, nonprofit management, or other related fields. 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others. 
• Access to reliable transportation, as the role will require some in-state travel. 
• Some experience with Canva, Action Network, Google applications, various social media platforms helpful.