IAVA’s Program team strives to build an empowered generation of veterans who provide leadership for our country and their local communities. We work toward this vision through programs in four key impact areas: supporting new veterans in Health, Education, Employment and building a lasting Community for veterans and their families.
IAVA’s programs empower and support our community both online and offline, expand our reach and allow our organization to make a deeper and lasting impact on veterans and their families for years to come. The Program Intern will report to the Program Director.
The Program Intern will:
Learn how develop and execute key programs offered to IAVA's membership
Gain exposure to relationships and opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies and leaders in the veteran, nonprofit, and corporate space
Provide assistance at IAVA membership events
Maintain a pulse on the day-to-day needs and concerns of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans
Conduct daily and weekly research and analysis of IAVA's impact, using Salesforce, Google, and other tools.
Learn how to develop digital content (photo, video, social media) to build and promote the organization's programs
Assist with the rewards distribution and management of IAVA's Rucksack
The Program Intern should possess:
Excellent organization skills
Resourceful, innovative forward thinking
Ability to work well with others, with a sense of humor and professional demeanor
A positive attitude and a passion for veterans issues and community organizing
To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, salary history and three professional references to [email protected], with “Salesforce Coordinator” in the subject line. Include a cover letter that concisely explains how your campaign experience could be applied to IAVA. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.
IAVA is an equal opportunity employer. VETERANS OF THE IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN CONFLICTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is the nation’s first and largest organization dedicated to serving the 2.5 million veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, from their first day home to the rest of their lives. IAVA strives to build an empowered generation of veterans through programs in four key impact areas: Health, Education, Employment and Community.