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Workplace and Leadership Initiative Internship

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is the nation's largest disability rights organization. We promote equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation for people with disabilities. Our members, including people with disabilities and our family, friends, and supporters, represent a powerful force for change.

AAPD is immediately hiring for a Workplace and Leadership Initiative Intern. Please see the below announcement.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Workplace and Leadership Initiatives Intern

Salary: $12.50  

Location: AAPD headquarters, Washington, DC

 Job Summary: AAPD’s interns are expected to support all organizational goals and units and are responsible for assisting with the achievement of strategic plans and yearly goals as well as completing day-to-day office functions. Interns work closely with AAPD’s internal leadership as well as funders, the disability community, and partnership agencies to support both the financial health of the organization and serve the needs of the broader disability community. 

 QUALIFICATIONS

The position requires strong organizational management and interpersonal skills including:

• Exceptional research, writing and editing skills
• Good judgment
• Effective leadership under pressure
• Excellent time management
• Relationship development and management
• Leadership in diverse populations
• Accountability and feedback
• Negotiation
• Time management
• Collaboration
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and manage time well
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Team player
• Professional, friendly, and enthusiastic personality
• Self-starter with a proactive attitude who can anticipate needs

Should you be seeking this internship for credit, we are happy to work with you and/or your educational institution to support your request for credit.

AAPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AAPD particularly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and members of minority groups.

 Employer’s Rights

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any lawful reason.

 Internships at AAPD are voluntary, at-will relationships for no defined period of time.

 How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply by e-mail only to sortman@aapd.com. Subject line should read “Fall Progrmas Internship” only. A cover letter and resume must be attached (PDF or Word). Submissions which do not follow the above instructions will not be considered as applicants.

 Due to the extremely high volume of resumes submitted, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS in reference to this position will be accepted.

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