The Women of Color Resource Center seeks interns for the Summer of 2009. The position is perfect for someone interested in gaining fundraising experience in a social justice organization working on issues that affect women of color. We are especially seeking interns willing to assist staff with the following tasks:

- Researching funding sources
- Assisting with the planning of the 11th Annual Sisters of Fire Awards
- Maintaining development files
- Other duties as necessary

Qualifications
- Have an interest in fundraising, research, grant writing, event planning, and/or non-profit organizations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent skills in Word, Excel, and website research.
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks with grace, energy and a sense of humor
- Adaptable and eager to learn

Interns are required to attend an orientation session. WCRC is open to working with educational institutions in arranging internships for class credit. Interns will be evaluated at the end of their internship and will also be asked to evaluate the internship experience.

WCRC's office is staffed by Anisha Desai (Executive Director), Sheryl-Ann Simpson (Communication Director), Maryam Roberts (Peace & Solidarity Director), Laura Flynn (Development Director), Shanina Shumate (Technological Empowerment & Media Project of Oakland - TEMPO), and Amanda Urquiza (Finance Director). The Board of Directors includes Caroline Acuna, Jung Hee Choi, Angela Y. Davis, elmira Nazombe, Genevieve Negron-Gonzales, Mei-Ying Williams, Malaika Parker, Alex Vasquez.

WCRC does work in four general program areas:
• Popular education and leadership development
• Economic justice and human rights
• Peace and solidarity
• Research, analysis and documentation

Application instructions:
To apply for an internship, please send a resume and cover letter with subject DDIntern to Laura Flynn, Development Director, at lflynn@coloredgirls.org. Please do not send attachments, just paste text into body of email. Please include in your letter a statement about your area(s) of interest, your relevant experience and your time commitment. The selection process includes an interview.

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