Internship Opportunities at COK

Join Compassion Over Killing’s efforts to help make the world a kinder place by interning with us at our office in the Washington, D.C.-area! Interning at COK is a terrific way to get hands-on experience, as an advocate for the animals, in a nonprofit setting. We’re currently accepting applications for full- or part-time outreach internships as well as legal internships.*

Details for the internship positions are below.

Two summer interns at a National Veggie Hot Dog Day Feed-In in D.C.

COK’s Outreach Internship Program

2009 Internship Schedule:

• Winter: Feb. 9 to March 20
• Spring: April 6 to May 15
• Summer I: May 25 to July 3
• Summer II: July 6 to Aug. 14
• Fall: Sept. 14 to Oct. 23

All internships are based in COK’s office in Takoma Park, Md, and last for a minimum of 6 weeks, with some flexibility. Part-time internships must be at least 15 hours a week; full-time internships up to 40 hours a week.

As an intern at COK, you’ll have the opportunity to help with:

• Local vegetarian outreach campaigns, including leafleting, tabling, feed-ins, and more
• A variety of online or library research projects
• Creating/brainstorming new campaigns, both locally and nationally
• Writing projects including web content, letters, and opinion pieces

Interns will also help with general office work including fulfilling requests for educational literature. No specific academic background is required. Internships for school credit or community service are welcomed.

Unfortunately, COK is unable at this time to provide a stipend or other monetary compensation, though costs associated directly with work (i.e. Metro fare for attending COK events) will be covered as needed. COK is also not able to provide housing, though we may be able to assist in locating affordable, possibly even free, temporary housing upon request.

How to Apply

For legal internship positions, please contact legal@cok.net or call 301-891-2458.

For outreach internship positions, COK is looking for self-starting individuals eager to help make positive changes for animals. If you would like to apply, please send us:

• A cover letter that includes any specific interests you may have as well as what you hope to gain from interning with COK. Be sure to also specify the internship schedule you’re applying for (Winter, Spring, Summer I, Summer II or Fall).
• Your resumé
• School credit requirements, if applicable

Due to spatial restrictions, there are limited positions available each session. There is no submission deadline, but we request applications at least 6 weeks prior to the requested start date.  Applications can be mailed to info@cok.net or

Compassion Over Killing
Attn: Internship Program
P.O. Box 9773
Washington, DC 20016

Thank you so much for your interest, and we hope to hear from you soon!