ABA CGP: Strategic Programs – Women’s Economic Security Paid Internship

Position description

The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe.

The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world.

The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

ABA ROLI’s Strategic Programs Division has an opportunity for a paid intern to support the division’s women’s economic security and rule of law programs through research, social media material development, and analysis of project performance and rule of law across several project countries (e.g., Guatemala, Mexico, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste). The intern will work with the Strategic Program Division’s DC-based and field staff and have opportunities to participate in meetings and learning sessions with other ROLI divisions. Research assignments will focus on current programming and funding opportunities in areas such as human rights, gender equity, women’s economic empowerment, criminal law, and access to justice.

Paid Interns will gain valuable experience while contributing to the important work of the ABA. The internship program is structured for the primary benefit of the intern and provides the intern with meaningful training/experience and educational benefits.

Work Location: Combination of in office and remote/telework.

Duration of Internship: twelve (12) weeks.

Hours per week: 28 hours.

Eligibility: To be eligible for a paid internship, individuals must be 18 years of age or older, and
authorized to work in the United States.

Relevant Program/Area of Study:
Gender Studies, International Relations, International Development, Anthropology, Sociology

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist relevant business unit in accomplishing the mission and goals of the ABA.

• Accepts and completes assigned projects during the term of the internship.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multitask.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Possession of or working towards a bachelor’s or graduate degree, relevant to the area of work, from an accredited college or university.

Additional Desired Qualifications:
• Strong research, writing, analytical, knowledge management, and communication skills.

• Interest in women’s economic empowerment, gender, equity, social inclusion, and
safeguarding, and international development in the nonprofit sector.

Application instructions

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