Responsible Wealth Intern
United for a Fair Economy, located in downtown Boston, seeks an intern to work with our Responsible Wealth project (RW). The internship could begin as soon as a candidate is available in September, 2008.
United for a Fair Economy is a national non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the growing income and wealth divide in the US; the Responsible Wealth project is a network of about 700 individuals in the top 5% of the US economy who are concerned about economic inequality and willing to use their unique voice to promote greater economic fairness.
The intern would help with a number of Responsible Wealth projects, depending on his/her skills and interests. These could include:
Time allowing, the Responsible Wealth intern would also assist with other assorted projects relating to the Responsible Wealth project and United for a Fair Economy not listed above.
Requirements:
Hours are flexible, but we hope for the intern to work between 15-25 hours/wk. We can provide a free MBTA pass for anyone working over 20 hours/wk.
Please fill out the online application and email resume and short cover letter to mlapham
responsiblewealth.org or mail to Mike Lapham, Responsible Wealth Project Director, United for a Fair Economy, 29 Winter Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02108.
Questions? Please feel free to call Mike Lapham, 617-423-2148 x112.
United for a Fair Economy is a national non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the growing income and wealth divide in the US; the Responsible Wealth project is a network of about 700 individuals in the top 5% of the US economy who are concerned about economic inequality and willing to use their unique voice to promote greater economic fairness.
The intern would help with a number of Responsible Wealth projects, depending on his/her skills and interests. These could include:
- Event Planning - helping arrange logistics for events in cities around the country.
- Member Outreach - contacting members and prospective members of the Responsible Wealth program.
- Letters and Op-eds - Tracking articles and op-eds written on economic inequality issues; finding RW members to write letters and op-eds responding to the issues.
- Research - conducting online research on topics related to RW and UFE's work.
Time allowing, the Responsible Wealth intern would also assist with other assorted projects relating to the Responsible Wealth project and United for a Fair Economy not listed above.
Requirements:
- A background or interest in social and economic justice issues is necessary.
- Previous work experience that involves research, organizing, phone calling, creative actions and/or writing is helpful.
Hours are flexible, but we hope for the intern to work between 15-25 hours/wk. We can provide a free MBTA pass for anyone working over 20 hours/wk.
Please fill out the online application and email resume and short cover letter to mlapham
responsiblewealth.org or mail to Mike Lapham, Responsible Wealth Project Director, United for a Fair Economy, 29 Winter Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02108. Questions? Please feel free to call Mike Lapham, 617-423-2148 x112.
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