Responsibilities

• Assist staff in coordinating fundraising outreach to foundations, individuals, and corporations
• Conduct fundraising research to support Layalina’s programming
• Assist with donor management and occasional data entry
• Assist with various administrative duties as needed
• Represent Layalina at relevant events in Washington, DC

 Necessary Qualifications

• BA/BS in Political Science, Middle East Studies, International Relations or similar
• A keen interest in non-profit work, public diplomacy and/or international media
• Office work or other experience in fundraising and/or communications in the non-profit or private sector
• Previous grant writing experience preferred
• Strong writing, editorial, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail with an ability to work independently and multi-task
• Word processing, spreadsheet, and database management experience
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization
• Demonstrated interest in the Middle East, public diplomacy, Arabic, and/or international media

Note: Successful upperclassmen undergraduates pursuing relevant degrees will also be considered. This position is unpaid, however a travel stipend is available.

This internship honors the memory of Ambassador Richard M. Fairbanks, Layalina’s founder.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, pre-production, production, and post-production of Layalina shows
• Help conduct background research as required for ongoing projects
• Manage show-specific social media presence
• Represent Layalina at relevant events in Washington, DC
• Help draft and update Layalina’s website content
• Create show-specific promotional materials
• Assist with various administrative duties as needed

Necessary Qualifications

• BA/BS in film, public relations, Middle Eastern studies or similar, with a keen interest in non-profit work and international media
• Office work experience in communications and/or fundraising in the non-profit or private sector
• Strong writing, editorial, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience updating web content and with Adobe Creative Suite desired but not required
• Excellent attention to detail with an ability to work independently and multi-task
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization
• Demonstrated interest in the Middle East, public diplomacy, Arabic, and/or international media

Note: Successful upperclassmen undergraduates pursuing relevant degrees will also be considered. This position is unpaid, however a travel stipend is available.

This internship is named in memory of Loren Savitsky, who worked as a 1st camera assistant and gaffer on the first and second seasons of On the Road in America and was killed in a motorcycle accident in 2009.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and assist in drafting, editing, layout and dissemination our quarterly newsletter, The Layalina Chronicle
• Help to expand Layalina’s social media presence via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Manage photo assets and upload to website, Flickr, and other outlets as needed
• Draft and distribute correspondence and written materials, including meeting notes
• Assist with various administrative duties as needed
• Represent Layalina at relevant events in Washington, DC

Necessary Qualifications

• BA/BS in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Media Studies or other relevant field
• A keen interest in non-profit work, public diplomacy and/or international media
• Strong Communications experience preferred, including familiarity with Adobe Suite, Hootsuite, and social media platforms
• Strong writing, editorial, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail with an ability to work independently and multi-task
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization
• Demonstrated interest in the Middle East, public diplomacy, Arabic, and/or international media

Note: Successful upperclassmen undergraduates pursuing relevant degrees will also be considered. This position is unpaid, however a travel stipend is available.

This internship honors the memory of the Honorable Thomas W. Ludlow Ashley, a founding Layalina director, advocate for international broadcasting and accomplished member of the United States House of Representatives.