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Policy Intern

GAA is looking for a committed, hard-working intern to support our policy team. This intern will assist with a range of activities, including:

Conduct research in support of GAA's policy analysis and advocacy, media and public education, grassroots organizing, and coalition-building activities.
Assist with GAA's media outreach, including distributing press releases and briefings, arranging press conferences, making follow-up phone calls, etc.
Assist with GAA's grassroots organizing and coalition-building efforts, including drafting action alerts and arranging and attending teleconferences and meetings.
Assist in developing new policy-related website content.
Assist with the creation of public education materials, including newsletters, advocacy briefs, and policy papers.
Assist with GAA's fundraising efforts, including researching prospects, maintaining databases, and coordinating mailings.
Strong writing and editing skills and experience doing internet research are essential. Background in policy advocacy, grassroots organizing, or media relations a definite plus. Knowledge e-activism systems and database maintenance desirable. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications essential.

GAA is unable to offer a stipend to interns. Internship is 15-20 hours per week from August through December 2008.

To apply, please email your resume and a brief writing sample to Georgina Bukenya at gbukenya@globalaidsalliance.org, along with a cover letter explaining why you're interested in global HIV/AIDS and what you feel you could contribute to GAA's team.