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WAND (Women's Action for New Directions)

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Organization Description: WAND - Women's Action for New Directions mission is to empower women to act politically to reduce violence and militarism, and redirect excessive military resources toward unmet human and environmental needs.

Issue Area(s):

• Women's Issues
• Policy 
• Environment

Type(s) of Bonner Partnership Connections:

• Alternative Break Site
• Internship opportunity
• Educational opportunity
• Job opportunity
• Resource Provider

Internship Position

Internship Description: Interns work directly with National and Local staff in the development and prosecution of environmental litigation. Depending on prior experience and ability, their duties may include research and analysis, preparing correspondence, program implementation as well as attending rallies or meetings. Interns have direct contact with WAND members and partners.

Example of Duties: 

- Assist staff in the development and implementation of a central file system. 

- Compile data for special projects; collect and assemble data and background materials for a      variety of reports. 

- Coordinate and participate in the preparation and processing of mailings; ensure that packet is      complete including all reports and related supporting documents.  May include the duplication,      collation, and distribution of packets. Attend special events as staff.  Some events may occur      outside of normal business hours. Run routine errands. 

- Provide general office coverage to include routine duties such as answering phones and sorting      mail.  

- Perform general administrative and clerical work; file, schedule appointments, process      information; order and maintain supplies as directed.  

- Operate a variety of office equipment.  

- Perform responsible administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal      initiative. 

- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of      work. 

Additional Projects:  VOTE 2004! & 2005 WAND Conference 

Perform related duties as assigned. You will support individual and organizational effectiveness by assisting on some high engagement projects that facilitate the identification and designing of results-focused solutions.  Excellent oral and written communicaiton skills are needed. Compuer skills are preferred. Position receives general supervision from the Director’s Associate or from other management staff.  

Internship Start/End Dates:

Application Process: To apply, please e-mail, fax, or mail your cover letter and resume to the following: E-mail: asummerville@wand.org  - please include the title of the position you are applying for in subject or body of e-mail.  Fax: 404-524-7593 Mail:  464 Cherokee Ave. SE Atlanta, GA 30312

 Experience and Training Guidelines: 

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:   

Course work at an accredited college, university or business school with major emphasis in business, public administration or a related field or experience in a public agency, social service or office environment.  Volunteer or paid work experience may qualify.   

Application Deadline:

Stipend Provided?: No

Housing Provided?: No

Hosted Bonners before?:

Service Opportunity

Service Opportunity Description:

Service Opportunity Start/End Dates:

Resource Opportunity

Resources Available: 

Policy and Advocacy Connection

Does this organization/program offer opportunities for students to engage in policy research, advocacy, lobbying, public education, etc.?

Type of Opportunity & Description: Policy

WAND's mission is to empower women to act politically to reduce violence and militarism, and redirect excessive military resources toward unmet human and environmental needs.

Current Contact

Updated 11/2010

Name/Position: Von Diaz, Director's Associate

Email: vdiaz@wand.org 

Phone: 404-524-5999   

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