Community Abortion Information And Resource Project (CAIR)

Seattle, Washington

http://www.cairproject.org

Intern Reports:

2007 RRASC Intern - Yana Yushkina (Amherst College): Final Report

2006 RRASC Intern - Crystal Hodges (Hampshire College): Final Report

Organization's Mission:

The Community Information and Resource (CAIR) Project believes that viable opportunities are integral to a woman’s right to self-determination. Unfortunately many women seeking abortion come upon barrier after barrier, including waiting periods, parental consent laws, and financial obstacles. In order to minimize these barriers, The CAIR Project provides financial assistance, information and referrals to women seeking abortion in the Pacific Northwest.

Internship Description:

CAIR Project is in a growth phase and would like to continue current work as well as expand. To do this, CAIR Project will be increasing their base of financial support. The internship will be split between direct services, fundraising, and outreach. The intern will work on the intake and referral line, expand the CAIR Project base, and coordinate outreach activities. Extensive training for the following projects will be provided:

Operating client-intake and referral system for abortion fund hotline (50%).

Perform duties of hotline advocate: manage requests, make funding eligibility determinations, grant funds to women in need of abortion services.
Learn and use web-based client intake database.
Evaluate database for ease of use and practicality.
Assess and update hotline manual as needed.

Evaluation Options for Increased Fundraising (25%)

Research options for grants
Research options and costs for increasing the mailing list
Develop matierals for mailings to specific groups
Conduct donor research
Update donor database
Develop and edit text for website

Research and Coordinate Outreach Effort (25%)

Work with Board to determine summer outreach priorities
Work with NARAL Pro-Choice Washington to staff outreach tables at local events
With CAIR Board member, attend meetings of local Pro-choice groups and contribute to state strategy development

Attend National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) national conference.

Skills Needed:

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Experience working with low income populations and/or individuals in crisis desired but not required
Web editing skills desired but not required
A laptop with wireless capabilities would be useful if the intern chooses to work from home, but not necessary (computer/DSL will be available in office)

Language Requirements:

None

Location:

Seattle is a beautiful, mid-sized city located on Puget Sound. Summers are especially beautiful (and not rainy) and there are lots of opportunities for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, arts and culture, and/or a vibrant local music scene. Affordable housing and public transportation are available throughout the city. Although we will be providing a close level of supervision, the internship also allows for a good deal of day-to-day independence. Our office is primarily “virtual” and the CLPP intern would be working not out of a CAIR Project office but out of a shared space with a like-minded organization. Past interns have also worked from home/coffee shop/etc. (We suggest the intern work with us to arrange housing close to the office site to minimize commute.

Work Hours:

Flexible

Dress Code:

Casual

Summer Internship Program