Internships, Break the Cycle, Washington, DC

Internships

Looking to start a career in education, youth development, policy, PR or nonprofit fundraising and management? Want to help change the world?

Break the Cycle is seeking interns to join our team of energetic professionals in Los Angeles and the District of Columbia! This is not a filing job. Gain hands-on experience that is practical and looks great on your résumé.

Break the Cycle interns build skills that can be applied to careers in the education, legislative, nonprofit and corporate sectors. We offer a casual, friendly work environment where interns are encouraged to contribute and learn. Internships are available for 3 - 12 months. Please refer to the listings below (by city).

District of Columbia

Research & Policy Intern

Research and Policy Interns gain hands-on experience working with Policy and Technical Assistance staff.

Responsibilities may include:

• Researching  and analyzing state and local laws related to dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
• Contributing to the development of written products to assist schools and community-based organizations improve their response to young survivors of abuse.
• Examining and categorizing relevant studies to support the work of the Training and Policy Departments.

Applicants MUST be currently enrolled or have completed graduate school.

Training & Library Intern

Training Library Interns work directly with the Training and Technical Assistance staff to develop a comprehensive, organized training resources library.

Responsibilities may include:

• Collaborating with training department staff to design an effective and efficient training resources library.
• Identifying, interpreting and organizing articles, studies, PowerPoint presentations and other resources that we use in our training programs.
• Assisting in developing a bank of research-based statistics for use by Break the Cycle staff in presentations and trainings.
• Assisting in interpreting relevant studies and developing bibliographies and resource lists to support the work of the training department.

Legal Intern

Legal Interns gain hands-on legal and public policy experience with a law-based, domestic violence organization.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting Staff Attorneys in the delivery of free legal services to young victims of dating abuse, including client intake, safety planning, case preparation, court accompaniment and drafting legal documents.
• Conducting legal, legislative and policy research with the aim to write on various domestic violence, family, criminal and general public interest law issues.
• Assisting with the creation of advocacy and educational materials.
• Responding to requests for help and maintaining our nationwide referral system.

Policy Intern

Policy Interns gain hands-on public policy experience working with Policy and Technical Assistance staff.

Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting legislative and policy research.
• Drafting legislative and administrative policies.
• Creating advocacy and educational materials for policy-makers, service providers, schools and community members.
• Participating in lobby visits with the DC City Council and the U.S. Congress. 

How to Get Started

This is an unpaid internship program. Undergraduate, graduate and law students, as well as recent graduates, are welcome to apply. Generally-speaking, we ask interns to commit a minimum of 10 weeks, 8-10 hours per week for part-time status and 20-40 hours a week for full-time status.

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should email or mail a cover letter and résumé to:

In Washington, DC:

Break the Cycle Internship Program
P.O. Box 21034
Washington, DC 20009
Email: dc.intern@breakthecycle.org

Internships, Break the Cycle, Los Angeles, CA

Internships

Looking to start a career in education, youth development, policy, PR or nonprofit fundraising and management? Want to help change the world?

Break the Cycle is seeking interns to join our team of energetic professionals in Los Angeles and the District of Columbia! This is not a filing job. Gain hands-on experience that is practical and looks great on your résumé.

Break the Cycle interns build skills that can be applied to careers in the education, legislative, nonprofit and corporate sectors. We offer a casual, friendly work environment where interns are encouraged to contribute and learn. Internships are available for 3 - 12 months. Please refer to the listings below (by city).

Los Angeles

Programs Intern

Program Interns help deliver Break the Cycle services to youth. Interns receive training on domestic and dating violence, Break the Cycle's services and other relevant areas.

Responsibilities may include:

• Drafting and updating educational materials.
• Responding to requests for help, including maintaining our nationwide referral system.
• Developing web content for loveisrespect.org.
• Assisting with research projects, community outreach and other support as needed.

Social/Digital Media Intern

Social/Digital Media Interns help develop and manage Break the Cycle's extensive online/social/digital media presence in real time. Supporting the Director of Youth Programs and Digital Strategies Coordinator, Social/Digital Interns have the opportunity to directly impact a leading national nonprofit's efforts to engage young people in innovative and creative ways.

Responsibilities may include:

• Managing and expanding Break the Cycle's social media presence.
• Creating teen friendly web content, blogs and help resources.
• Crafting digital media content for YouTube and online advertising.
• Assisting communications staff with various PR projects.
• Supporting other graphic design projects as needed (depending on experience).
• Assisting staff in developing new marketing strategies to grow our audience and donor base.

Experience using Adobe Suite and Drupal web platforms is desired.

Note: Break the Cycle is willing to consider applicants outside of the Los Angeles area IF they are United States citizens and are able to commit to "remote" work requirements.

Development Intern: Donor Relations

Donor Relations Interns learn what it takes for a nonprofit organization to maintain sustaining support from individual donors as well as gain experience in promotion and fundraising for Break the Cycle.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with Break the Cycle events, including logistics, silent auction coordination and PR.
• Individual donor research and outreach.
• Assisting with other fundraising and community relation efforts including our volunteer program, press kits, data entry, social media outlets and other duties as needed.

Development Intern: Grants & Research

Development: Grants and Research Interns learn what it takes to fundraise, write grants and conduct research for a national nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities may include:

• Researching foundation and corporation funding opportunities that fit with Break the Cycle’s mission and work to end dating abuse.
• Filtering funding opportunities.
• Working directly with the Foundation & Government Relations Specialist in developing and submitting grant applications.
• Performing literal and statistical research on dating and domestic violence trends, prevalence rates and percentages.
• Researching various forums for factual and statistical information.

Non-profit Management Intern

Management Interns participate in all facets of nonprofit management, working side-by-side with Break the Cycle's Executive Director.

Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting research on organizational best practices and policies.
• Preparing reports and communications for management team.
• Assisting with logistics and planning for board, staff, donor and community meetings.
• Providing general administrative support as needed.

How to Get Started

This is an unpaid internship program. Undergraduate, graduate and law students, as well as recent graduates, are welcome to apply. Generally-speaking, we ask interns to commit a minimum of 10 weeks, 8-10 hours per week for part-time status and 20-40 hours a week for full-time status.

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should email or mail a cover letter and résumé to:

In Los Angeles, CA: Break the Cycle Internship Program 5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 1150 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Email: la.intern@breakthecycle.org

Part-time Web Developer, Break the Cycle, Los Angeles, CA

Web Developer

Posted by: Break the Cycle


OUR WORK
Break the Cycle is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage, educate and empower
youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence.

JOB SUMMARY
The Web Developer is responsible for updating and maintaining Break the Cycle’s web sites. Job duties include updating and maintaining web sites, creating and editing themes, designing and implementing features and other projects as necessary. The Web Developer reports to the Digital Strategies Manager.

This position is based in Los Angeles. Telecommuting is negotiable.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Updating and maintaining Break the Cycle’s web sites. This includes: updating Drupal core versions
and modules, updating/creating themes and templates and fixing bugs and errors.
• Creating new interactive features for Break the Cycle’s web presence, including liaising with vendors
as appropriate.
• Assisting Break the Cycle staff in updating of Break the Cycle’s various blogs and web pages.
• Building various web sites in Drupal, including migrating existing sites and creating new ones.
• Backing up site databases and files.
• Installing new modules and writing custom code if necessary.
• Coordinating with Break the Cycle staff and outside vendors to ensure projects are completed in a
timely manner.
• Ensuring cross browser compatibility on all projects.
• Assisting on other projects as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Some higher education, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with and building sites in Drupal.
• Proficient in HTML,XHTML, HTML5, CSS.

• Working knowledge of PHP/Javascript required. Proficiency preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Fireworks.
• Some web design experience preferred.
• Knowledge of major browsers and their differences.
• Project management experience and skills preferred.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work productively with diverse groups of people and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and stay organized.
• Professionalism, resourcefulness and a positive attitude.

Employment Type: Part time
Salary Details: $20-$30/hour DOE, up to 20 hours/week, flexible schedule. Paid sick days and holidays.
Please visit breakthecycle.org to view our Equal Opportunity Employment Practices.

HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to webdeveloper@breakthecycle.org

Part-time Content Coordinator, Break the Cycle, Los Angeles, CA

Content Coordinator

Posted by: Break the Cycle


OUR WORK
Break the Cycle is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage, educate and empower
youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence.

JOB SUMMARY
The Break the Cycle Content Coordinator is responsible for the strategic management of Break the
Cycle’s online training and policy-related communication and voice. Job duties include overseeing content creation for blogs, static web content, social media platforms, public awareness campaigns, print materials, video and other projects as necessary. The Content Coordinator reports to the Digital
Strategies Manager.

This position can be based in Los Angeles, CA.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive messaging calendar, ensuring all external
communications align with Break the Cycle brand, messaging and standards by liaising with
interdepartmental and interagency groups.
• Managing Break the Cycle blog including maintaining calendars, developing multiple voices, writing
entries, editing content and creating video and multimedia entries as needed.
• Creating content for Break the Cycle social media.

Additional social media tasks include:
• Responding to mentions of Break the Cycle on Facebook, Twitter and other social media channels as needed.
• Coordinating social media frequency and content with Digital Strategies Manager to ensure growth and engagement.
• Developing and updating static content on breakthecycle.org by coordinating with staff tasked with
developing interactive content, updating content, copy-editing and responding to market research.
• Compiling, drafting and copy-editing content for other projects including public awareness campaigns, online and print marketing materials, media outreach tools and others as needed.
• Supervising and mentoring interns, providing edits and feedback.
• Working with vendors including PR, graphic design and web development consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a relevant college or university program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, html, css. Drupal proficiency preferred.
• Project management experience and skills preferred.
• Video editing and Adobe Design Suite proficiency preferred.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work productively with diverse groups of people and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and stay organized.
• Professionalism, resourcefulness and a positive attitude.
• Familiarity with Twitter, Facebook and social media management platforms (Hootsuite, Tweetdeck).

Employment Type: Part time
Salary Details: $15/hour, 20 hours/week, flexible schedule. Paid sick days and holidays.
Please visit breakthecycle.org to view our Equal Opportunity Employment Practices.

HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to graphicdesigner@breakthecycle.org

Part-time Graphic Designer, Break the Cycle, Los Angeles, CA

Graphic Designer

Posted by: Break the Cycle


OUR WORK
Break the Cycle is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage, educate and empower
youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence.

JOB SUMMARY
The Graphic Designer is responsible for designing online and print-based materials for organizational use and public outreach. Job duties include creating overall design assets, branding and graphics for our web sites, social media platforms, public awareness campaigns, online and print materials and special events. The Graphic Designer reports to the Digital Strategies Manager.

This position is based in Los Angeles.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Elevating the public face of Break the Cycle through creating, adapting and deploying design assets
for breakthecycle.org, loveisrespect.org, loveisnotabuse.org, teenDVmonth.org and their respective
social media presences.
• Providing graphics and/or images for Break the Cycle’s various channels.
• Updating handouts, flyers, palm cards, brochures, handbooks and other resources available online to
ensure they match current branding guidelines and contain up-to-date content.
• Drafting design mockups in a quick and efficient manner.
• Developing design ideas and concepts into polished, professional looking designs.
• Coordinating with Break the Cycle staff and outside vendors to ensure designs fit guidelines created
in-house and by outside vendors and are completed in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a relevant college or university program.
• Proficiency in Adobe In-Design, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience designing for print and web, particularly for non-profits or cause-based campaigns.
• Photography experience preferred.
• Knowledge of commonly used print sizes and ability to successfully design for print with bleed/crop
areas.
• Knowledge of different color spaces and their uses.
• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge preferred.
• Demonstrate strong skills in project management, attention to detail and independent project
implementation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work productively with diverse groups of people and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and stay organized.
• Professionalism, resourcefulness and a positive attitude.


Employment Type: Part time
Salary Details: $20/hour, up to 20 hours/week, flexible schedule. Paid sick days and holidays.
Please visit breakthecycle.org to view our Equal Opportunity Employment Practices

HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to graphicdesigner@breakthecycle.org