Class Action is located in Hadley, MA

2008 Internship/Work-Study

Class Action is a national non-profit whose mission is to inspire action to end classism. We raise awareness, facilitate cross-class dialogue, support cross-class alliances, and work with others to promote economic justice.

Development/Special Events Internship

30-40 hours a week in J-term & Summer

Minimum 8-10 hours a week Spring and Fall Semesters

Join in helping to support the growth and development of a dynamic social change organization. Experience the nuts and bolts of a nonprofit while learning valuable skills that can be applied anywhere.

This internship will include the following elements:

Prepare individual donor communications

• Research for individual donor and foundation support
• Plan and implement donor cultivation events (house parties)
• Work with Inspiring Action Campaign Coordinator and volunteer committee on Special Events planning and promotion
• Develop promotional materials (t-shirts, buttons, bumper stickers, etc.)
• Write features about Class Action
• Create Development Content for www.classism.org

Skills: Ability to

• work independently
• follow instructions and ask for clarity when needed
• conduct web-based research, word processing, and quickly learn a database program
• report accurately on all projects
• communicate needs
• attend to details
• write up research
• talk comfortably with donors, volunteers, allied organizations and media
• ability to maintain confidentiality

Knowledge and interest in class, classism, and writing/marketing is essential. Knowledge with Mac platform and advanced computer, desktop publishing, and data-base skills would be a real plus.

Limited stipends available: Class Action is committed to having an economically diverse staff. If you have the means to refuse the stipend in order for someone else to receive it, please let us know. If you have a work-study stipend you may be able to use it at Class Action. Credit might also be arranged.

To apply for this internship, please contact Sarah Reid at Class Action, 413-585-9709, ext. 201. Fill out the volunteer form and send us your cover letter, form and resume.

P.O. Box 350, Hadley, MA 01035 ATTN: Sarah Reid

Class Action is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a multicultural staff.