National Advocacy Fellowship

Location: Washington, DC
Salary: Unpaid

Position Description:

Working alongside the National Grassroots Coordinator, the National Advocacy Fellow will have the opportunity to work directly with community members to engage them in the anti-trafficking movement and gain an understanding of how to develop and implement local and national public awareness campaigns and other grassroots efforts.  The scope of the National Advocacy Fellow’s work includes:  brainstorming creative and innovative ways to involve students and community members in the anti-trafficking movement, creating informational and promotional materials for Polaris Project’s grassroots efforts, developing content for the Polaris Project Action Center website, increasing web traffic to Polaris Project’s websites, cultivating partnerships and collaborations with businesses and anti-trafficking efforts, maintaining contacts in the grassroots database, recruiting members for and communicating with Polaris Project’s Grassroots Network, and developing strategies to build and strengthen Polaris Project’s grassroots program.  

Requirements:

• Strong commitment to human rights
• Strong research, analytical, writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Reliable and organized
• Eagerness to be creative and take initiative on new ideas and projects

How to Apply:

All application materials should be sent electronically as attachments to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Please specify your top three preferred fellowship positions.

Materials should include a custom cover letter, resume, and three references complete with contact information.  Please see the fellowship FAQ page for more information and check the timetable of important dates.  Early applications are advised.