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DATES & OVERVIEW

Spring – January to mid-May
Fall – August to mid-December

The LRA has been committing atrocities in Central Africa for more than two decades, and this is the year we are determined to see an end to the conflict. To do that, we need people like you to hit the road, share this story, and spark meaningful discussions with young activists across North America. Together with your Ugandan teammates, you will talk to thousands of people — face to face — about the importance of advocacy, collaboration, and peace building.

During the first five weeks, you will go through intensive training and preparation at our San Diego office. Then you will hit the road with your team in an official Invisible Children 15-passenger van. Each team will be comprised of four American/international Roadies and one Ugandan Roadie who has witnessed the effects of the LRA firsthand.

Each day, you will show IC’s newest media, which invites participation in a movement to end the atrocities being committed by the LRA. Your team will speak to hundreds of students about global citizenship and the role that they can play in this larger issue. You will mobilize supporters by coaching them through intelligent, tangible steps to influence policy and action. In addition to the screenings, your team will be responsible for planning each day’s events, selling merchandise, managing inventory, handling accounting/deposits, as well as mentoring and encouraging the supporters that you meet on tour.

This position is not for the faint of heart. It requires sacrifice, diligence, and commitment. It will stretch and challenge you, but we guarantee that it will change your life in the best way. Plus, the involvement you and your teammates generate on this tour will profoundly affect the people of Central Africa, and bring us one step closer to seeing long-lasting peace in the region.

TRAINING, SKILLS GAINED & INTERNSHIP CREDIT

During your first five weeks at Invisible Children, you will go through extensive training and preparation in our San Diego offices. The Invisible Children staff wants you to be knowledgeable and confident when you leave our offices, so everyone from the CEO to the Director of Programs in Central Africa contributes to your training. You will be trained by the experts on the company identity (vision & goals, philosophy of development, finances, history of the conflict, etc.) as well as Roadie-specific topics (public speaking, cultural training, social media, and merchandise sales).

Skills Gained:
Volunteer Coordination
Event Planning
Public Speaking
Intercultural Communication
Youth Mobilization
Customer Service
Public Relations
CRM Database Systems
Inventory Management
Accounting
Business Operations
Fundraising & Sales
Creative Problem Solving
Teamwork
Leadership
Conflict Resolution

In addition to developing professional and interpersonal skills, you will learn about effective international aid and development models, political advocacy and lobbying, grassroots movements, and how an innovative social enterprise operates on a day-to-day basis. This opportunity will yield deep friendships and life-changing growth.

Our past network of Roadies have used their skills gained during the internship to fuel successful careers in business, law, non-profit leadership, social work, service and faith-based organizations, public relations, and more. These exceptional individuals range from budding entrepreneurs and humanitarians to up-and-coming designers and filmmakers. Regardless of the field you want to pursue, this is a good place to develop the leadership and communications skills that will help you in your future endeavors.

College Credit:
The Roadie position is an incredible opportunity to complement your studies and your work experience, and it may count for internship credit at your college or university. To obtain credit, first you will need to discuss requirements and paperwork with your academic advisor and then speak with our Human Resources department. Because of the variety of experiences gained on the road, it can fit within a wide range of requirements for different majors.

On that note, we strongly believe that there is great value in taking a break from school or work to be a Roadie. While it certainly is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, it is also a job. You will grow professionally and the skills you will learn are many and marketable.

HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION & BENEFITS

During training, housing is provided at the Invisible Children Roadie House. While on tour, you will stay with contacts within Invisible Children’s network. Invisible Children covers all transportation costs, aside from your flights to/from IC Headquarters in San Diego at the beginning and end of the program.

This internship is unpaid. While expenses are minimal, we require that each person raise $1,500 USD in support for personal expenses, food, entertainment, etc. We will provide you with the materials to raise financial support. If you do the work, the money will come. We are committed to ensuring that you are prepared personally and financially before you hit the road.

With that being said, we don’t want anyone to be held back by finances. We ask that you do everything possible to fund raise, but in the case that you cannot reach your goal, we have a limited number of scholarships available. You can choose to apply for these after you have been accepted and have begun the fundraising process.

INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & REQUIREMENTS

To apply, you must have a high school degree and be at least 18 years of age. Additional qualifications are listed with the position description.

Application Deadlines:
Exact application deadlines will be posted on each individual job posting. It is a rolling application process, so those that apply early will be given priority in the hiring process.

Application Instructions:
Please follow the link to the job board to view position descriptions and qualifications. When you apply, you will be asked to submit all your information at one time. We suggest that you prepare it in advance, as you cannot save your work. In order for you to prepare your application, we have included a checklist of all the required components below.

Checklist:

• 1. A cover letter.
• 2. Your resume, including your education history and work/volunteer experience.
• 3. Names and contact information for three references.
• 4. Names and contact information for your three most recent employers.
• 5. Answers to the set of written questions:
  • a. Describe yourself (including your strengths, weaknesses, talents, hobbies, etc).
  • b. How did you become familiar with Invisible Children, and what has your previous involvement with Invisible Children been?
  • c. When did international justice become a priority for you?
  • d. Explain why you are applying for this position and what makes you a good fit for this particular position.
  • e. If you are accepted, what will your personal goals be during your time here?
• 6. Answers to the personality profile questions:7. A three-minute video application (instructions below)
  • a. Please list two or three of your favorite websites.
  • b. What is the last book that you read and enjoyed?
  • c. What is the most recent piece of literature/media/art/music that impacted you?
  • d. Please list several bands/artists that you are currently listening to.
  • e. Please list your top three favorite movies.
  • f. Please list a couple of your hobbies outside of school and/or work.
  • g. Are you a part of any social networking sites/ do you have any webpages? Please provide the links to these sites.

VIDEO REQUIREMENT

Sample Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7veZwkn2sMc

Purpose:
We don’t think resumes and written questions alone can do you justice, so we want you to help us get to know you in a creative and personal way.

What to do:

• Have fun with this, be yourself, and be as creative as you want. This isn’t a video interview, so it doesn’t need to be formal. This is just a chance for us to get to know you better.
• Don’t worry about your film-making ability. You can use a webcam, an iPhone – whatever you can get your hands on. If you absolutely don’t have access to any camera, email us at jobs@invisiblechildren.com about alternatives.
• Post your video on YouTube.com, vimeo.com or a similar site and then copy the link for your video into the designated section on your online application. If you post your video on YouTube, please share your video with ICRoadieApps. You can also mail a hard copy DVD to the office (Attn: Roadie Applications), if the online option doesn’t work well for you.
• If you post online, make sure to put your name in the title of your video. (ex. Roadie Application John Smith)
• If you post online, BE SURE to also paste the link to your video in the online application when prompted at the end of the written questions.

Requirements:

• Your video should be 2-3 minutes in length. We stop videos after 3 minutes, so short and sweet is the way to go here.
• You must answer the first required prompt question in your video and follow up with three out of the six other given options.

Prompts:
Required question: If you could choose to go on the road with any influential person (past or present), who would it be and why?

Please choose three more prompts for your video from the following questions:

1. What excites you?
2. Where do you spend most of your time? Film yourself there.
3. Who do you spend most of your time with? Introduce us to some of your friends.
4. Act out one of the most exciting or rewarding experiences of your life.
5. Please describe the strangest or most interesting place you have traveled to. Show us pictures or a video from your trip.
6. Which television or movie character do you most identify with and why?

Culture & Values

Invisible Children exists to permanently end LRA violence and bring lasting peace to a region affected by decades of war. Our team is diverse, but we are united in our mission and how we go about achieving it.

Respect for each individual.
Each person—whether a volunteer or a former child soldier—is a unique individual in unique circumstances.

It’s not about charity, it’s about justice and compassion.
We share the conviction that where you live shouldn’t determine whether you live. It’s not about pity or handouts, but working together to restore basic human rights.

Humility.
We strive to maintain this quality as individuals and as a community.

We love a good idea.
A good idea is a good idea, regardless of the source.

Taking risks.
We balance the philosophy of “jump first, fear later” with the understanding that deliberate decisions and strategic planning are essential to creating lasting change.

Commitment to excellence and authenticity.
We do everything with integrity, and we won’t cut corners or settle for “good enough” in our programs, our films, or our business operations.

Unity among staff.
Our staff comes from diverse backgrounds but we are all fundamentally driven by our determination to see an end to LRA atrocities. We trust our model and we trust each other.

Idealism.
We believe that nothing is impossible if we work hard enough and approach the problem correctly.

Details

DATES & OVERVIEW

Internships are available during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Most internships are full time, but occasionally we offer part-time positions. Below is the general time frame for each season:

Spring – January to mid-May
Summer – June and July
Fall – August to mid-December

These competitive internships are designed to be a learning opportunity for people who are interested in pursuing careers in various aspects of film, media, non profit management, international development work, etc. This internship offers you more than work experience; it’s an opportunity to advance a global youth movement.

As an intern you will have the opportunity to work alongside Invisible Children staff who are are committed to helping you develop professional experience as you tackle real goals and offer insight and creativity to your position. You will get experience in your specific role, but you will also get a glimpse of what it takes to run current initiatives and develop new projects.

Additionally, as an intern, you get to live and work with a community of diverse yet liked-minded individuals, as well as live in beautiful San Diego. Within this collaborative, creative team environment, we guarantee that you will be personally challenged and grow more than you thought possible in just a few short months. Please read on to find out more about our intern program.

**To find exact dates, please look at individual job descriptions.

INTERNSHIPS OFFERED

The Invisible Children Internship Program offers a variety of internships in the following areas:

> Accounting & Development
> Business Operations
> Communications
> Corporate Engagement
> Customer Engagement
> Development Communications
> Donor Administration
> Film / Editing
> Film / Motion Graphics
> Graphic Design
> Human Resources/ Recruiting
> International Development
> Legal
> Media Marketing
> Movement / Event Planning
> Production Assistant
> Shipping & Fulfillment
> Social Media
> Web Design & Analytics

**Available internships vary slightly by semester. Some terms we may have additional opportunities and others we may have fewer.

TRAINING, SKILLS GAINED & INTERNSHIP CREDIT

As an intern, you will not only be trained in your specific position, but you will be trained on IC’s vision and goals, the history of the conflict, and the current recovery programs in Central Africa. You will learn about civic engagement, youth mobilization, how to build and maintain a grass roots movement, and what effective international development looks like from the experts on our staff. We also offer extensive professional development trainings so that you will be prepared at the end of your internship to start a meaningful career.

Skills Gained:
Volunteer Coordinating
CRM Database System
Sales & Fundraising
Customer Service
Effective Communication
Intercultural Communication
Donor Relations
Youth Mobilization
Conflict Resolution
Non-Profit Operations
Teamwork
Leadership
Creative Problem Solving

Our internships can fit within a wide range of intended careers or proposed majors. Because we have a small staff, our interns take on a lot of responsibility and are crucial to the successful operation of the organization. Skills gained during your time at Invisible Children will not only be a result of the specific internships you complete, but will also come from the dynamic environment you will be a part of.

Credit:
The Invisible Children Internship Program is an incredible opportunity to complement your studies and gain invaluable work experience. There’s also a great chance you’ll be able to earn Internship credit at your college or university. Please inquire first about requirements and paperwork with your academic advisor and then consult with our Human Resources staff.

HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION & BENEFITS

All internships are unpaid, and we suggest that interns raise funds for personal items, food, and living expenses ($1,500 for spring and fall terms, or $750 for the summer term). Housing is provided, as well as transportation to and from work. You will live with your fellow interns and the community living is always a highlight of the program experience for our interns. The IC intern houses are conveniently located near a San Diego Trolley Stop that gives access to Downtown and other parts of the city, so you and your housemates will be able to explore the city easily during your time here.

INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & REQUIREMENTS

To apply, you must have a high school degree and be at least 18 years of age. Additional qualifications are listed with the position descriptions.

Application Deadlines:
Exact application and internship dates and deadlines will be posted on each individual job posting. It is a rolling application process, so those that apply early will be given priority in the hiring process.

Application Instructions:
Please follow the link to the job board to view the position descriptions and apply online. When you apply, you will be asked to submit all your information at once. We suggest that you prepare it in advance, as you cannot save your work. In order for you to prepare your application, we have included a checklist of all the required components below.

Checklist:

• 1. A cover letter.
• 2. Your resume, including your education history and work/volunteer experience.
• 3. Names and contact information for three references.
• 4. Names and contact information for your three most recent employers.
• 5. Answers to the set of written questions:
  • a. Describe yourself (including your strengths, weaknesses, talents, hobbies, etc).
  • b. How did you become familiar with Invisible Children, and what has your previous involvement with Invisible Children been?
  • c. When did international justice become a priority for you?
  • d. Explain why you are applying for this position and what makes you a good fit for this particular position.
  • e. If you are accepted, what will your personal goals be during your time here?
• 6. Answers to the personality profile questions:
  • a. Please list two or three of your favorite websites.
  • b. What is the last book that you read and enjoyed?
  • c. What is the most recent piece of literature/media/art/music that impacted you?
  • d. Please list several bands/artists that you are currently listening to.
  • e. Please list your top three favorite movies.
  • f. Please list a couple of your hobbies outside of school and/or work.
  • g. Are you a part of any social networking sites/ do you have any webpages? Please provide the links to these sites.

Culture & Values

Invisible Children exists to permanently end LRA violence and bring lasting peace to a region affected by decades of war. Our team is diverse, but we are united in our mission and how we go about achieving it.

Respect for each individual.
Each person—whether a volunteer or a former child soldier—is a unique individual in unique circumstances.

It’s not about charity, it’s about justice and compassion.
We share the conviction that where you live shouldn’t determine whether you live. It’s not about pity or handouts, but working together to restore basic human rights.

Humility.
We strive to maintain this quality as individuals and as a community.

We love a good idea.
A good idea is a good idea, regardless of the source.

Taking risks.
We balance the philosophy of “jump first, fear later” with the understanding that deliberate decisions and strategic planning are essential to creating lasting change.

Commitment to excellence and authenticity.
We do everything with integrity, and we won’t cut corners or settle for “good enough” in our programs, our films, or our business operations.

Unity among staff.
Our staff comes from diverse backgrounds but we are all fundamentally driven by our determination to see an end to LRA atrocities. We trust our model and we trust each other.

Idealism.
We believe that nothing is impossible if we work hard enough and approach the problem correctly.

Details

OVERVIEW

Thank you for considering a career at Invisible Children–a unique place to work. We are committed to excellence in everything we do and are driven by our shared belief in IC’s mission to end LRA violence permanently. Challenging the status quo and setting ambitious goals are part of our daily routine. We want our employees to feel they are being used to the best of their ability and are continually growing–personally and professionally. This is the commitment we make to our staff.

When filling openings at IC, we look for individuals with a competitive professional skill set who are motivated by a strong belief in our organization’s mission to end LRA violence. We look for people who share our spirit of entrepreneurship as well as our values of excellence, hard work, integrity, teamwork, community and social justice. We believe joining our staff is a courtship by both parties and we hope you ask us as many questions as we ask you throughout the process.

Openings:
Our online job board has the most up-to-date information about open positions. Each available position will list the job description, position requirements, qualifications and application deadlines. On this job board, we post openings for our headquarters in San Diego, as well as select positions based in our regional offices in East and Central Africa (Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo). Many other staff positions based in Uganda and DRC are advertised in-country, so if you are interested in those, please check for advertisements in the Jobs section of the local newspapers.

We encourage you to check our website periodically for new openings and follow us on LinkedIn. If you are interested in a career with Invisible Children, you may also want to consider our internship program, as many of our staff started with Invisible Children as interns or committed volunteers. While jobs are not guaranteed at the end of the internship, we often give priority to individuals in this program.

Instructions

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please follow the link to the job board to view position descriptions and apply online. When you apply, you will be asked to submit all your information at once. We suggest that you prepare it in advance, as you cannot save your work. In order for you to prepare your application, we have included a checklist of all the required components below.

Checklist:

• 1. A cover letter.
• 2. Your resume, including your education history and work/volunteer experience.
• 3. Names and contact information for three references.
• 4. Names and contact information for your three most recent employers.
• 5. Answers to the set of written questions:
  • a. Describe yourself (including your strengths, weaknesses, talents, hobbies, etc).
  • b. How did you become familiar with Invisible Children, and what has your previous involvement with Invisible Children been?
  • c. When did international justice become a priority for you?
  • d. Explain why you are applying for this position and what makes you a good fit for this particular position.
  • e. If you are accepted, what will your personal goals be during your time here?

Selection Process:
You will receive an email confirming the receipt of your application within 3-5 business days. After our human resources staff has reviewed applications, you will be notified again regarding the interview process. Select applicants will be offered a phone interview and top candidates may be invited for an in-office interview. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at jobs@invisiblechildren.com.

Culture & Values

CULTURE AND VALUES

Invisible Children exists to permanently end LRA violence and bring lasting peace to a region affected by decades of war. Our team is diverse, but we are united in our mission and how we go about achieving it.

Respect for each individual.
Each person—whether a volunteer or a former child soldier—is a unique individual in unique circumstances.

It’s not about charity, it’s about justice and compassion.
We share the conviction that where you live shouldn’t determine whether you live. It’s not about pity or handouts, but working together to restore basic human rights.

Humility.
We strive to maintain this quality as individuals and as a community.

We love a good idea.
A good idea is a good idea, regardless of the source.

Taking risks.
We balance the philosophy of “jump first, fear later” with the understanding that deliberate decisions and strategic planning are essential to creating lasting change.

Commitment to excellence and authenticity.
We do everything with integrity, and we won’t cut corners or settle for “good enough” in our programs, our films, or our business operations.

Unity among staff.
Our staff comes from diverse backgrounds but we are all fundamentally driven by our determination to see an end to LRA atrocities. We trust our model and we trust each other.

Idealism.
We believe that nothing is impossible if we work hard enough and approach the problem correctly.