Advocacy Intern

This intern is responsible for supporting and building the network of NPCA advocates, assisting with Capitol Hill advocacy actions, and general advocacy campaigning. This intern can expect a wide variety of work projects that will include activities on Capitol Hill and advocacy-related meetings. They will assist the Advocacy Director by preparing support materials, scheduling and participating in advocacy meetings on Capitol Hill, and assisting with videos, social media updates and news articles.

Interest in advocacy/government/international affairs related work desired.

In this internship, you will:

• Liaise with a diverse network of individuals in the Peace Corps community
• Support and build NPCA’s advocacy network across the country
• Assist in preparations for National Days of Action
• Assist with Capitol Hill advocacy actions and general advocacy campaigning
• Support other research, writing, and posting responsibilities
• Act as a liaison and representative of the National Peace Corps Association to community members, group representatives, and stakeholders
• Assist in daily operational tasks as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and via email
• Ability to communicate clearly, both in person and by phone
• Ability to be both consistent and flexible as circumstances warrant
• Ability to build relationships with other staff, volunteers, and interns

Management Intern

The intern will support NPCA’s leadership team by enhancing management processes through smart use of technology and online tools, helping our operations run more efficiently.

In this internship, you will:

• Liaise with a diverse network of individuals in the Peace Corps community
• Support other research, writing, and posting responsibilities
• Assist in daily operational tasks as needed

Focus areas may include:

• Streamline the reaffiliation process for 150+ Peace Corps affiliate groups.
• Enhance and organize NPCA’s online document management system.
• Revise and update key group management guidelines and tools.
• Develop or identify a standard budget template (complete with formulas).
• Review and recommend improvements to the matching grant process.
• Research and expand NPCA’s list of programs and benefits for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) — including U.S. states and schools offering in-state tuition or scholarships — and identify the most relevant resources and priorities for recently returned RPCVs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and via email
• Ability to communicate clearly, both in person and by phone
• Strong computer skills
• Strong organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Ability to build relationships with other staff, volunteers, and interns

Development Intern

Do you see yourself building fundraising campaigns that generate real impact, strengthening donor relationships that fuel mission-critical work, and working with cutting-edge technology systems to drive organizational growth? Join NPCA’s development team!

The intern will support NPCA’s development and technology operations by enhancing donor engagement processes, optimizing fundraising systems, and helping scale our revenue growth through innovative approaches.

In this internship, you will:

• Support fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and stewardship activities
• Assist with database management, analytics, and technology optimization
• Contribute to strategic projects that directly impact NPCA’s growth and sustainability

Focus areas may include:

• Enhance donor engagement through the use of automation, AI, and technology
• Research and compile prospect lists for major gift cultivation
• Assess the membership lifecycle and propose ideas on how to increase donor participation
• Analyze giving patterns and recommend optimization strategies for campaigns
• Research corporate partnership opportunities, foundation prospects, and grants

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interest in nonprofit fundraising and donor relationship management
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data and technology platforms
• Strong creative communications for reaching donors through email, mail, and social media
• Detail-oriented approach to database management
• Ability to work confidentially with sensitive donor information
• Professional demeanor for interacting with high-level stakeholders

Communications Intern

Play a role in telling the stories of the Peace Corps community at what’s arguably the most pivotal time in our history. You’ll be part of a small but dedicated communications team, receiving hands-on projects and daily tasks that use social media and digital platforms to promote and manage NPCA’s brand.

In this internship, you will:

• Write articles and stories for e-blasts, e-newsletters, and other web content
• Design event/program one-pagers, social media graphics, and other marketing materials
• Research and develop new ideas for marketing strategies and social media campaigns
• Track social media and web analytics and assist with media monitoring
• Create reels and video for social media

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Journalism, copy editing, and graphic design experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Skills in researching and fact-checking
• Desired: experience with Adobe Acrobat and Creative Suite
• Desired: experience with WordPress and Canva