Position: Program Intern (Part-time)

As Reboot enters our next phase of growth, we’re looking for a driven, talented intern to support our work across various practice areas. We offer hands-on experience on an array of projects both local and global.

You should have a strong grasp of current issues in one or more of the following areas: global governance, international development, and media development. Preference will be given to those who understand the role of technology and/or design in creating solutions in the above fields.

We seek a creative talent eager for real responsibility and willing to take ownership over their work products. We offer a stimulating and nurturing work environment. This is a part-time role to start, with the potential for full-time employment after three months.

Responsibilities

• Communications: Support Reboot’s external communications efforts, including our blog, newsletter, and social media outlets.
• Research & Strategy: Contribute research and writing for various projects. This will mostly be done from our New York office, with possible international fieldwork.
• Data & Media Management: Support the management of Reboot’s data and media assets. We’d seek an information enthusiast that is excited about managing, analyzing, and visualizing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Relationship Management: Manage client communications on select projects. You should be comfortable interacting with senior roles in a range of fields, and understand the dynamics and sensitivities of such relationships.
• Organizational Support: Support in managing Reboot’s corporate account. We are seeking an astute, details-oriented intern to help develop intelligent tracking mechanisms for the company’s growth.

Qualifications

We are open to a wide range of profiles. This role may be suited for a university student in the areas of public policy, international development, or journalism, or an early career professional who would like to work at a socially oriented organization.

Key traits we do look for:

• A distinct, no-jerk personality. Our team is made up of delightful people, and you must be one too.
• Tangible confidence. We’re looking for the type that is comfortable striking up conversation in any environment.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit. Things move fast around here because team members aren’t afraid to seize the reins.
• An outstanding, persuasive communicator across multiple forums, with fluency in new and digital communications channels. Demonstrated experience explaining or otherwise communicating about complex issues.
• Experience building and maintaining professional relationships with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in press outreach and an understanding of the media ecosystem Reboot operates within.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills. Ability to be self-directed and stay on task even when unsupervised.
• An eagerness to work in a start-up environment.
• Comfort with controlled chaos. Changing deadlines and last-minute requests are all part of the game.

Terms

This position is currently offered as a three-month, part-time (20 hours a week) commitment, and we are looking for the ideal candidate to start on June 1, 2011. We offer a modest stipend, and there is the potential for a full-time, salaried position after three months.

Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate telecommuters — we require the candidate to work out of our Manhattan office, located in the Flatiron District.

To Apply

Please send an email to jobs AT thereboot DOT org with your CV, a letter telling us about yourself, and three to five samples of your work, with brief descriptions of your role as related to each one. We are happy to answer questions on the company or the position available. Inquiries can be sent to the email address above.

Thank you for your interest.