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About OWL: OWL- The Voice of Midlife and Older Women is the only national grassroots membership organization to focus solely on issues unique to women as they age. OWL is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that accomplishes its work through research, education, and advocacy activities conducted through a chapter network. For 30 years, OWL has provided a strong and effective voice for the more than 70 million women age 40 and over in America.

Why OWL? If you are looking for a challenging internship where you can be part of a team and learn concrete skills, OWL is the place for you. You'll work with experienced professionals who are interested in mentoring interns. You'll learn first hand what its like to work at a fast-paced, national non-profit membership organization. You'll leave your internship experience knowing you made a valuable and lasting contribution to a worthwhile cause.

Eligibility: OWL has several internship opportunities available for graduate and qualified undergraduate students. OWL prefers interns who can make at least a 3-month commitment, and have relevant academic and/or professional experience. Strong communications skills and computer proficiency are required. Candidates with an interest in women's issues and/or aging issues are especially encouraged to apply. Energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn are a plus. OWL internships are available year-round, and are unpaid. Intern projects and assignments are developed based upon the individual skills and expertise of each intern.

Below is a list of issue areas and some of the tasks that may be expected of you as an intern.

Issue Areas:

Public Policy: Assist with efforts aimed at getting OWL's message out to policy leaders and decision makers, including: issue research, attendance at hearings and briefings, legislation tracking and analysis.

Field Services: Assist with OWL's grassroots activities, including communications with chapters, membership development and technical assistance to our 25 chapters nationwide.

Development: Assist with OWL's fundraising efforts, including internet-based prospect research, writing letters, grants, direct mail activities and attending events.

Communications: Assist with OWL's public relations activities, including press releases, all phases of newsletter production, development of PR materials, etc. Accounting: Assist with membership processing, including updating memberships, processing receipts.