Development Assistant

This position will be responsible for:

• researching organizations involved in issues covered by PublicSquare.net,
• researching foundations and individuals who fund these organizations,
• making initial contact with these foundations and individuals.

Qualified applicants will have:

• excellent research skills,
• interest in nonprofit development and/or grantwriting,
• good oral and written communication skills.

Candidates must:

• have access to a computer with Internet access and basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Office), as most of the work is done off site,
• be comfortable working at home or some other accessible location, and
• provide for their own transportation to weekly staff meetings (the site is Metro accessible).

This internship is particularly suited for those interested in a career in nonprofit development.

This is a great opportunity to experience real responsibility, meaningful work, and influence into decision-making with a dynamic Washington media company. Interns will become familiar with intellectuals, think tanks, special interest groups, journalists, politicians, and other power brokers in the nation’s capital.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to info@publicsquare.net.