Development Intern
$20 per hourWPFW 89.3FM
Who We Are
At WPFW, we power Jazz and Justice on the radio airwaves from Washington, DC. We boldly educate on and amplify movements fighting for Black liberation, environmental justice, worker’s rights, and global solidarity. Our music reflects our values, playing Jazz and a range of music rooted in love, joy, grief, unity, and resistance. We are proudly listener-supported and 100% commercial-free community radio.
We’re looking for DC organizers with vision and a voice. In one year, WPFW will be celebrating 50 years on air. Our team at WPFW wants to work with eager students who want to make our work sustainable now and for the next 50 years.
The Work We’ll Do Together
Interns in this position will assist the General Manager and Membership Director with essential tasks that support continued fundraising growth (individual giving, foundation grants and special events) to generate and increase sustainable revenue for radio programs and operations.
Assignments may include donor research, data entry, editing and proofreading letters and reports, and assistance with event planning and execution.
Interns will have exposure to and opportunities to participate in WPFW meetings, radio programs and public events. Interns applying for this position should be able to focus on long-term projects as well as on logistical and administrative tasks.
Skills & Qualifications
Applicants must be a college or university student during the duration of the internship period. Applicants should be able to articulate a commitment to work in public radio and social movements. Qualified applicants are enthusiastic, creative, proactive, and detail-oriented; have excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills; and can work independently.
Application Process
The applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The priority deadline is May 25. The application process may close early if the right candidates are selected, so applying sooner is better.
Applications must be submitted to View email address on click.appcast.io be in PDF format and include the following:
- Cover Letter that includes:
- A statement describing why you want to work at WPFW, and
- Any particular social justice issues or movements that interest you and why.
- Resume.
- We highly encourage applicants to share any technical skills on their résumé, which may include, but are not limited to, their knowledge of Slack, Zoom, and project-management tools.
- Writing Sample.
After we receive your application materials, you will be notified that we received it and if you were selected for an interview. All interviews will be conducted via videoconference.
Interviews for applicants will be held in late May and early June. Applicants will be informed soon after the interviews if they’ve been selected.
Compensation & Schedule
This Development Internship position is a hybrid (virtual and in-person) part-time, 12-week position (averaging 240 hours over the course of the internship). The 12-week internship will begin on Monday, June 8 and end Friday, August 28.
Interns will be paid a rate of $20 per hour. Interns are strongly encouraged to apply for academic credit and/or seek funds through public interest fellowships.
Interns must reside in the District of Columbia and be able to attend in-person events in various locations in the DMV as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
WPFW is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and individuals with past involvement in the criminal legal system are strongly encouraged to apply.
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