Democracy Now! Internships are paid, 20-hour per week, temporary work placements to help students, people early in their careers and career changers gain entry-level skills and experience in the fields of archiving, digital media, education, fundraising and translation in a non-profit setting. Find out more about the Internship Program.

Democracy Now!’s Fundraising and Outreach Internship is an exciting opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of non-profit fundraising in a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive environment. The Development Department is responsible for planning and implementing the fundraising goals of Democracy Now!, as well as promoting Democracy Now! to a broad public audience. Interns work closely with Democracy Now! fundraising staff to interact with and steward donors and respond to viewers and listeners. Participants are also responsible for entry-level tasks that are both essential to the healthy functioning of the development department and help prepare them for full-time jobs in non-profit fundraising.

Session Dates

• September 2025 – June 2026 

Activities

• Engage with Democracy Now! audience members and donors via email and telephone

• Enter gift data and maintain donor relationship information in CiviCRM database

• Fulfill donor thank you gift requests

• Assist with donor and prospect research

• Support the development team in the planning and execution of special events

• Help to plan and coordinate volunteer activities

• Represent Democracy Now! at local or on-site events as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Democracy Now! and commitment to its mission

• Authorization to work in the US

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Strong writing and organizational skills

• Familiarity with MS Word and Excel or Google Workspace a plus

• Attention to detail and strong customer service skills a plus

Compensation

• $20 per hour

To Apply

Applications must be received no later than July 11, 2025. To apply, please complete the form below and upload the following: 

• A complete chronological resume

• A brief cover letter that explains what you hope to gain from the internship

Democracy Now! is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ-identified people are encouraged to apply.

We discourage the use of generative artificial intelligence to create application materials for this position and give preference to candidates who submit applications that showcase their own voice and writing.

Other Information

• This is a part-time, 20 hour per week, New York City based position with in person work requirements.

• All employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.

No phone calls, please.