It is the mission of the Alliance for Global Justice (AFGJ) to achieve social change and economic justice by helping to build a stronger more unified grassroots movement. We recognize that the concentration of wealth and power is the root cause of oppression requiring us to work together across ideologies, issues and communities. The Alliance nurtures organizations seeking fundamental change in international and national conditions that disempower people, create disparities in access to wealth and power, poison the earth, and plunder its resources.

We support locally-based grassroots organizing by sharing political analysis, mobilizing for direct action, monitoring the centers of corporate and government power, expanding channels of communication, and sharing skills and infrastructure. Our commitment to solidarity and to non-hierarchical democratic process enables us to respectfully listen and respond to each other within the movement.

We are looking for an intern for our small new Olympia office.

What you will be doing
With the help of our new national program organizer you will be assisting in the development of our northwest branch. This will include research on current events effecting issues that we are interested in. There will be a chance to do general office work, printing, copying, web and social media. Participation with national organizing calls. Network with local groups in the area. Provide support for planning and organizing events. Writing research reports for publication through our networks. There is also a chance for traveling.

We will develop a comprehensive reading list that will require short response papers. Writing will be an integral part of this work. You will work closely with the staff.

We are looking for individuals who are self-motivated, enjoy working with small organizations, want to learn more about grassroots organizing, are interested in networking with local organizations and are committed to social justice and change.

To apply:  First look over the website http://afgj.org then write at most a page that details an introduction to who you are, why you want to be part of the Alliance For Global Justice and what you would like to accomplish in this internship. E-mail it to ossf2012@gmail.com

Questions?  Call 360-742-0864