Jobs

Join our team in Washington DC and be part of 2013 with us!

Development Internship
LOCATION: Washington D.C.
Posted: April 29, 2013
Voto Latino is seeking an individual to work as a part of the Development Team, specifically with our partnerships and event planning aspects of our organization. Voto Latino offers its interns the opportunity to play an integral part in multiple branches of our organization. Assignments vary based upon need and present a chance to work in multiple capacities, offering work experience and education in a number of fields. Interns should want an involved experience and to gain familiarity with the operation of non-profit organizations.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position. College credit is available.
Requirements:
  • Excellent writing, researching and editing skills

  • Avid user of the internet, social media, and Microsoft Office

  • Self-motivated and passionate about community organizing and social justice

  • Exhibits strong communication skills

  • Self motivated, fast and independent learner

  • Ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environment

Responsibilites:
  • Promoting Voto Latino's message

  • Supporting coalitions and creating new partnership opportunities with other organizations

  • Using creative development research for the execution of marketing and communications

  • Assisting with logistics for events such as town halls, fundraisers, and receptions by

  • Researching event materials and locations

  • Helping coordinate celebrity appearances

  • Assisting with planning and recruitment for Voto Latino events

  • Supporting the development team with daily tasks such as writing reports, researching partners, ect.


Other responsibilities may include:
  • Researching

  • Archiving

  • Blogging

  • Administrative

Operations Internship
LOCATION: Washington DC
Posted: March 04, 2013
We are seeking an operations intern to assist with the organization’s day-to-day tasks. The candidate should possess strong organizational skills and be very detail oriented.
The position reports to the Executive Assistant.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates should possess strong management, professional and excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to communicate well and act efficiently. In
addition, he or she must be extremely responsible and flexible, have outstanding judgment, initiative and drive, with a commitment to social justice. Voto Latino
encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Responsibilites:
• Assist in administrative office procedures such as answering phones, checking mail
and filing documents.
• Help oversee financial management of the organization such as monitoring invoices
to funders and vendors, employee payroll and general billing expenses.
• Provide support in processing scheduling requests, preparing memos and staffing
the Executive Director and team.
• Assist in event planning and execution.
• Perform other duties as directed.
Digital Media Internship
LOCATION: Washington DC
Posted: December 19, 2012
Voto Latino is seeking an individual to work directly with the Online Digital Director to assist in creative development, social media management, website administration, and the execution of digital marketing communications. This person’s daily responsibilities might include: building our social media presence, research, archiving,
blogging, and developing other forms of digital communications and processes.

Requirements:

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube required

Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Knowledge of WordPress or HTML a plus


Benefits

You will get real world experience in dealing with meeting deadlines, marketing and social media efforts in the non-profit world.


To apply please send a resume and cover letter steve@votolatino.org with “Digital Media Intern” in the subject line. Emails only, no phone calls please.


Responsibilites:

Help manage Voto Latino’s Facebook and Twitter Support the Online digital directed in collecting relevant and topical news stories

Research and distribute information on current events, legislation, trends, and pop culture

Archive past campaign creative materials and analytics

Help with distribution of external newsletters

Support marketing initiatives: ordering, distributing and measuring success of materials.


Creativity, enthusiasm, commitment, and professionalism

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Versatile writing styles and good writing skills

Flexibility, good time management, and attention to detail

Self-directed, proactive and solutions-driven

Extensive knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Youtube etc

An innate understanding of pop culture and news

An interest in politics and social justice work


Graphic Design Internship
LOCATION: Washington DC
Posted: December 19, 2012
Voto Latino is seeking a design Intern that will work directly with the VP of Creative and digital team producing a wide variety of print and web materials including, but not limited to, brochures, signage, websites, apparel. Applicants should demonstrate creativity, versatility, enthusiasm, and a commitment to a career in graphic design. If you're seeking to expand your skill set and build a strong portfolio, serving as a Voto Latino Design Intern is for you. Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite required. Portfolio review and interview required.




Requirements:

Apply

Submit your resume and pdf samples of your work at steve[at]votolatino.org We will contact you directly should your qualifications meet the position's requirements. No phone calls please.


About

Voto Latino non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 2004 by actress Rosario Dawson and spearheaded by President/ CEO Maria-Teresa Kumar. Voto Latino’s vision is to increase American Latino youth civic participation by both increasing voter turnout and political involvement among this group. Voto Latino’s work ranges from on the ground voter registration to engaging with youth through pop culture and multimedia awareness campaign.


Serious inquiries only, please. No phone calls.


Responsibilites:

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Be skilled in relevant software Photoshop & Illustrator


• Work closely with our creative team to provide the best graphic solutions.


• Design and implement a broad range of print & web marketing materials.


• A strong sense of design, layout /composition, typography, and color.


• Detail oriented with ability to work on multiple projects at once


• Good with deadlines