Note: In September 2020, The Borgen Project’s office is moving from Seattle to Downtown Tacoma. In-office internships are now only available in Tacoma.
Current Openings
Administrative and Operations Internship
The administrative and operations intern primarily focuses on processing incoming fundraising packets, but can be involved in a variety of roles.
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Manages the mailing of fundraising letters to potential donors (80% of role)
- Assists with coordinating communications through email, phone, and mail
- Assists with database management
- Creates own personal fundraising campaign and meets targets
The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, is incredibly flexible, and has outstanding communication and organizational skills. They have a demonstrated ability to internalize feedback and adapt to the demands of the internship.
Details: Internship is part-time and unpaid. Internship is 210-hours, 150-hours completed in-office, 60-hours completed out of office. College credit is available.
Location: Tacoma, WA.
To Apply: Click here to apply or send resumes to [email protected] with “Administrative and Operations Intern” in the subject.
Human Resources/Recruiter Internship
The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, is incredibly flexible, and has outstanding communication and organizational skills. They have a demonstrated ability to internalize feedback and adapt to the demands of the internship.
Responsibilities include:
- Review resumes and help screen applicants
- Interview volunteer candidates and provide hiring recommendations
- Creates own personal fundraising campaign and meets targets
Details: Internship is part-time and unpaid. Internship is 210-hours, 150-hours completed in-office, 60-hours completed out of office. College credit is available.
Location: Tacoma, WA.
To Apply: Send your resume to [email protected] with “Human Resources/Recruiter Internship” in the subject.
The Inside Scoop on In-Office Internships
There are a limited number of internships available at The Borgen Project’s office. Only 7% of intern candidates applying to The Borgen Project are selected. While the hiring process is incredibly competitive, we look for a diverse range of backgrounds. We’ve found no correlation between interns with high GPA’s, MBA’s and/or prestigious universities when it comes to determining who will have the biggest impact for the organization. Our selection process for Seattle internships focuses more on finding great individuals, with a strong work ethic, passion for righting wrongs and willingness to take on any assignment that needs done. The in-office team is small and anyone selected to be part of it will wear multiple hats.
- Office Culture: Work hard, play hard. The Borgen Project is a young and energetic organization. We have fun, but we’re all business when it comes to bringing political attention to poverty.
- What to Expect: The movement is big, but the organization is small. Be flexible and be prepared to take on any assignment.
- Dress Code: Business Casual.