Advocacy/Government Relations Intern Winter 2009 (January /February – March/April) Apply Immediately o Application Deadline: December 1 o You should receive notification by December 15 Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET) is changing the way the United States and the international community responds to the worlds worst crime by empowering individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. GI-NET’s aim is to build the first permanent anti-genocide constituency. GI-NET seeks a highly motivated and independent college student or recent graduate to assist the staff with advocacy and government relations. Start and end dates can be negotiated. The Advocacy/Government Relations Intern will assist in the production of advocacy tools and materials, as well as assist in the development of programs and campaigns with the goal of providing concerned individuals and communities with the opportunity to influence U.S. and international response to the ongoing genocide in Darfur. Major Responsibilities: • Communicating with GI-Net members and concerned individuals on advocacy matters • Communicating with members of the NGO community on Darfur and other anti-genocide initiatives • Correspondence with congressional offices • Developing materials for specific advocacy campaigns • Helping to plan and organize advocacy initiatives and programs • Research related to advocacy programs and policy initiatives • Updating the advocacy section of the website (www.GenocideIntervention.net/advocate/) • Updating the Darfur Scores website (www.DarfurScores.org) • Updating the anti-genocide hotline (1-800-GENOCIDE) and website (www.1800genocide.com) Interns receive $70 per month in SmartBenefits to cover local transportation costs. Lectures, panel discussions and other events are also frequently made available through allied organizations in the Darfur and anti-genocide movements.

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