Careers

The Development and Outreach Associate is an administrative role that reports to the Vice President of External Relations and is responsible for donor management, supporting ACYPL nominations and delegate selections processes, alumni events, and exchange programs.  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Development and Donor Management

• Work with CEO and Vice President on all ACYPL fundraising projects. Prepare regular revenue reports for CEO and Board of Trustees.
• Monitor and process all online contributions and make bank deposits.
• Maintain development files – electronic and paper – including updating Salesforce database donor records.
• Support alumni events, including logistics, invitations, attendance, and processing sponsorships.
• Work with Vice President and Communications Consultant to execute two alumni fundraising campaigns annually.
• Communicate and troubleshoot directly with alumni and donors by phone and email.
• Generate monthly donor acknowledgment letters.
• Work with accounting staff to reconcile fundraising revenue with accounting system records in a timely manner.

Delegates, Alumni and State Hosts

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date database records on ACYPL delegates.
• Manage electronic documents on behalf of the Vice President in DocuSign, and troubleshoot with recipients as needed
• Support regularly scheduled delegate ranking meetings involving CEO, Vice President, and the Board of Trustees Delegate Selection Co-Chairs.
• Track ACYPL alumni job changes; specifically maintaining a list of alumni who are running for elected office.

Exchange Program Support

• Assist ACYPL Program Officers with exchange materials.
• Handle planning and logistics for American delegations traveling to Mexico, including booking flights and developing materials.

Major External Contacts

• ACYPL American alumni network
• Individual and corporate donors
• ACYPL Board of Trustees

Requirements

• BA/BS degree and/or 1-2 years of professional experience at a nonprofit, political organization, or in government.
• Commitment to bipartisanship and international exchange.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects while maintaining keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under firm deadlines and constantly changing situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in person and on the phone.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• A team player who is dependable and willing to take initiative.
• Proficiency in MSOffice Suite.

Preferred

• Experience with Salesforce CRM
• Experience with DocuSign
• Experience with event planning or logistics

Salary $40,000 –$55,000 commensurate with relevant professional experience.

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The International Programs Intern will join the Programs team, having the opportunity to directly contribute to the coordination and facilitation of international exchange programs. The Intern will report directly to the intern coordinator but will work closely with many members of the ACYPL staff and may be asked to support staff in communications and development. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare biographical summaries of participants, organizations, and locations
• Assist in coordinating logistics in the planning and implementing of exchange programs
• Attend cultural events and political meetings across Washington, DC
• Provide support for alumni, fundraising, and programmatic events
• Assist in other departments on an as-needed basis

When international delegations visit Washington, DC, interns have the incredible opportunity to accompany the delegation. During such visits, previous interns have attended:

• Briefings at the Department of State and foreign embassies
• Meetings with sitting and former US Senators and Members of Congress
• Cultural visits to Smithsonian Museums
• Annual ACYPL events

Essential Candidate Qualities

The ideal candidate will be a college sophomore, junior, or senior, working toward a B.A. or a B.S. in a related field (international relations, political science, public policy, communications) or the equivalent in experience. The candidate will be a capable writer who expresses written ideas clearly, concisely, and with close attention to detail. They will exhibit discretion and decorum, be a highly motivated self-starter with strong communication, flexibility, and organizational skills. They must be a team player with the ability to follow through on long-term projects. Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Other Details

• Spring: January – April (flexible)
• Summer: June – August (flexible)
• Fall: August – December (flexible)
• Hybrid

As an Intern, you are committing to volunteer at ACYPL. As a volunteer, your position is unpaid, however, you are eligible to receive a travel stipend for up to $80 per month for public transportation necessary to travel to ACYPL’s offices. Summarized below are the terms and conditions applicable to this offer.

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), your Intern position with ACYPL is a volunteer opportunity and not considered an employment position with ACYPL. The FLSA exempts certain people who volunteer to perform services, freely and without anticipation of compensation for non-profit organizations. Students can earn academic credit for their participation in our ACYPL Internship. Please contact your school to determine the number of credits you will receive before applying.

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