At any one time, the Society has 4 or 5 interns, who generally work 2-3 days per week. We ask for a commitment of three months. We occasionally consider shorter or longer internships under exceptional circumstances, but these are rare and on a case by case basis only. Interns are based in our offices in central London. Overall responsibility for the programme rests with Rosie Clayton, Events Manager. Interns’ work will be managed on a day-to-day basis by their assigned member of staff.

Interns are an invaluable part of the organisation and, as far as possible, are given a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities to undertake. Whilst interns do provide considerable administrative assistance to the society, they also have the opportunity to gain experience in press strategy, research, conference and events management and fundraising. Further information on the specific areas interns can get involved in is outlined below. We try to ensure that interns are given an opportunity to get involved in the specific area(s) which most interest them.

The posts are voluntary, although London zones 1-6 travel expenses and a lunch allowance of £5 per day are paid.

Interns must be committed to the aims and values of the Fabian Society.

General Administrative Duties

• Undertaking mailings, photocopying, faxes etc.
• Undertaking data entry and maintenance of the Society’s contacts database.
• Covering ‘phone calls and reception when required.
• Assisting the Finance Officer as required.
• Website development.
• Fundraising.
• Any other duties as required

Specific Areas

• Our interns are assigned to either specific teams within the organisation as follows:
• Events interns; assist in finding and booking venues, researching potential speakers, arranging catering, contacting speakers, assisting at events, liasing with sponsors.
• Research interns: involved in maintaining the Fabian Society Library and other information systems, identifying key contacts for the Society, as well as undertaking special projects on behalf of the Research Director.
• General Secretary intern; involves working with both the General Secretary and Office Manager on a range of tasks. These will include support of the Society’s general communications strategy and resources, including research on specialist press and media and the logging of media coverage, plus occasional research assistance for forthcoming meetings, articles, speeches and other Fabian public activities.
• Publications interns: proof-reading, layout work, some writing for Fabian Review, assisting in servicing Research and Publications Committee, supporting research projects, undertaking research for marketing. The publications interns must also have good Quark and Photoshop skills.