Program Support Officer Internship with CPAR in Addis Ababa

Deadline: 15 July 2015

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organisation: CPAR

CPAR is a non-profit development organization working to address key determinants of health in the rural communities in Ethiopia, Malawi and Tanzania. CPAR supports initiatives to ensure access to clean and safe water, adequate and nutritious food, primary health care, secure livelihoods and a healthy environment.

Project Description

The internship will support CPAR’s Women-Led Community Food Security and Nutrition initiative. This initiative targets women farmers within their gender-balanced or all-women Farmer Field School groups for practical, hands-on discovery learning with the goal of improving agronomic practices and agricultural production.

This internship will aim to identify the training needs of project staff through a training needs assessment. The internship will also support review and revision of training modules and assist in the development of new training materials as needed.

Internship Description

Working under the supervision of the Country Program Manager, the Program Support Officer is primarily responsible for assisting with reporting, research and administrative duties related to grants, partnerships and collaborations. The Program Support Officer will:

• Conduct research related to program development, contextual analysis and identifying potential sources of funding
• Support country office with report writing and project monitoring including compiling and editing reports, and liaising with CPAR’s office in Canada
• Assist in monitoring assigned programs in cooperation with field staff; build upon usage of best practices in program management, monitoring and evaluation; ensure that data captured supports the process of documenting/disseminating lessons learned and informs new program development
• Assist in program development and identifying new potential sources of funding, perform grant management/administration tasks in support of program implementation
• Contribute towards the implementation of public engagement programming in coordination with the Development and Programs Departments: including supporting social media platforms

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in International Development or related discipline
• Knowledge of African development issues
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English
• Experience in proposal development, report writing and researching
• Experience with Results-Based Management (RBM) and Monitoring and Evaluation
• Task-focused and organized: able to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, to meet deadlines with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural effectiveness skills to work effectively in a collegial manner in collaborative contexts
• Resourcefulness, flexibility, innovativeness, self-started and creativity are critical
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Internet
• Ability to work independently, strong time management and organizational skills
• Experience living and working in a developing country
• Experience managing social media platforms (blogs, Twitter, etc.)

Important Details

This unpaid internship position is funded by the Government of Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) as part of the Youth Employment Strategy (YES).

Interested candidates must:

• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada,
• be legally entitled to work in Canada,
• be between the ages of 19 and 30,
• be a post-secondary graduate,
• have not previously participated in a past internship within DFTAD’s IYIP initiative

Travel costs associated with the internship such as airfare to and from Canada, insurance, vaccinations, visa application, and in-country transit will be covered by the project. The intern will also receive a living allowance to cover accommodation, food and incidentals.

Interviews will take place in July 2015, and the pre-departure training program will begin in August 2015.

Overseas departures will be in August/September 2015 and all interns are required to return to Toronto for a Re-Entry Seminar in March 2016.


How to apply:

Interested applicants can send their cover letter and résumé (3 pages maximum) to idihiring@humber.ca by 5:00 pm EST on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. In the subject line, please write “IYIP application--<<your name>>.”

NOTE: Clearly outline why you would like to participate in the International Youth Internship Program and how your skills and experience directly relate to the position(s). Applicants may only apply for up to two (2) internship postings maximum and must identify in the cover letter the two positions and organizations of interest.

Humber reserves the right to place an intern in the most appropriate position. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Dean Leadership Training Program, Sadie Nash Leadership Project, New York, NY

Dean Leadership Training Program

Posted on: January 6, 2015
Application deadline: February 22, 2015
Start date: June 15, 2015
End date: August 15, 2015
Posted by: Sadie Nash Leadership Project

Full-time, Stipended summer opportunity

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Sadie Nash Leadership Project (SNLP) offers educational programs to provide young women with an opportunity to analyze and explore leadership through rigorous coursework, experiential and skill based learning, and youth-designed activism projects. Every aspect of the program is designed to support and develop young women to both visualize themselves as leaders and actualize their leadership.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to strengthen, empower, and equip young women as agents of change in their lives and the world. By increasing the participation of young women in social, political and economic decision making, SNLP seeks to question and redefine the nature of leadership, and to promote perspectives and practices that are cooperative, accountable, ethical, and effective.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Dean Leadership Training Program is a skill-based internship opportunity to gain hands-on youth work and facilitation experience. Deans should demonstrate clear leadership experience, as well as, an interest in women's and girls' leadership, social justice, youth development, education, feminism, and non-profit work. The position offers a unique and exciting learning experience, which is fun, dynamic, and challenging. Eligible dean applicants must be young women who are either:

• Recent college graduates (2014 graduates and non-masters candidates)
• Current Juniors/Seniors at 4-year colleges
• Graduates of 2-year colleges
• 3-4 years out of high school

We are seeking applicants for 2 separate programs/sites:

• Summer Institute - Newark, NJ & New York City, 6 weeks
• Ready S.E.T. Go! - New York City, 4 weeks

Please read the descriptions below carefully. *Limited scholarships for housing support will be considered for out of state applicants based on need.*

Summer Institute (Newark, NJ & New York City)

The Summer Institute is a 6 week leadership and educational program for high school aged young women. Program participants take rigorous academic and creative classes, meet women representing a wide range of leadership, participate in workshops on relevant issues, and explore leadership and their identities. During the Summer Institute, Deans will work closely with young women for a total of 9 weeks (including an initial 3 week training period) and will receive a stipend of $2,800. This position is available in both Newark, New Jersey and New York City. Please note that we cannot guarantee site placement until the time of hire. However, if you are from the New Jersey and/or the Newark area, please make this clear on your application as we are seeking community representation in the Newark program. We are currently seeking Deans for this position to work from June 15th to August 14th 2015.

Ready S.E.T. Go! (Summer Empowerment Training) New York City

S.E.T. is a 4 week advanced and intensive leadership program for young women who have already completed the Summer Institute in New York City. S.E.T. offers a deeper focus on understanding social justice issues, hands-on leadership work, and practical leadership and life skills. The program is designed to help participants become stronger leaders and activists. During the S.E.T. program, Deans will work closely with high school (and some college) aged women (ages 14-22) for a total of 7 weeks (including the same initial 3 week training period) and will receive a stipend of $2,200. We are currently seeking Deans for this position to work from June 15th to July 31st 2015.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate leadership and achievement in academic, professional, extracurricular or volunteer settings
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups in terms of ideologies, race, religion, class, sexual orientation, nationality, and ability
• Creative, good humored, independent, flexible and mature
• Interested in both the social activism as well as female youth development aspects of the program
• Preferably have experience working with youth, especially young women (ages 14-22)
• Comfortable with and excited about our mission and goals and are able to put them into practice

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a full-time position taking place Monday through Friday, approximately 40 hours per week (with varying hours depending on programmatic necessities).

Deans will:

• Be assigned a mentee group of 8-10 young women
• Serve as a teaching assistant in an assigned academic or creative course
• Lead workshops and facilitate group discussions
• Support both programmatic and administrative aspects of the organization

HOW TO APPLY

Please note the application is a two part process.

Step 1: Complete your contact information HERE.

Step 2: Email your resume and cover letter in PDF or Microsoft Word format to: deansearch@sadienash.org. Your materials should clearly state your interest and qualifications. Please include your First & Last Name in the subject line of the email. Your materials should clearly state your interest and qualifications. Also include the names and contact information for one academic and one professional reference (do not send actual reference letters). Do not send additional materials.

All information should be sent as soon as possible but no later than SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd 2015 (midnight EST via email). Only completed applications will be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond immediately to every application. We will contact you within approximately four weeks if an interview is requested. We will do our best to notify you as quickly as possible of your application status decisions. No calls please.

SNLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking for a diverse applicant pool and strongly encourage women of color, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, and students from low-income and working class backgrounds to apply.

Please visit our website: http:www.sadienash.org for more information.

Thank you for your interest in our work and in this position!

Legislative Task Force Intern, Mass NOW, Boston, MA

Legislative Task Force Intern

Posted on: December 22, 2014
Start date: January 12, 2015
End date: May 29, 2015
Posted by: Mass NOW

Mass. NOW is a multi-issue progressive feminist organization pushing for equality on multiple legislative fronts. During the upcoming session, Mass NOW will be supporting a number of bills and seeks a motivated, detail-oriented intern to help track legislation for the upcoming Massachusetts session. The intern would work closely with the Programs and Policy director, the VP of Legislation, and the legislative task force to push forward Mass NOW's legislative agenda. The Legislative Task Force Intern will work the VP of Legislation and will be responsible for monitoring activities and actions within the General Assembly during the session.

DUTIES

• Track pending legislation in the current session, and record lead sponsors, co-sponsors, and votes on bills.
• Keep track of dates for bill filing, amendment filing, and hearings.
• Set up and maintain media alerts on Mass NOW's priority bills
• Draft fact sheets on legislation
• Collect stories from members and allies to support legislative efforts
• Attend legislative hearings & legislator office visits
• Update the VP of legislation and task force members about pending legislation
• Prepare legislative outreach materials, including action alerts, advocate and legislator briefs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interest in legislative process and policy advocacy
• Detail oriented
• Experience in public policy and advocacy is a strong plus
• Experience researching and tracking state and federal legislation
• Strong organizational skills

TIME COMMITMENT

• Spring 2015 semester (with option to extend)
• 10-15 hours per week (flexible scheduling)

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to Katie Hayden at katie@massnow.org. References upon request.

Fundraising Intern, Mass NOW, Boston, MA

Fundraising Intern

Posted on: December 22, 2014
Start date: January 12, 2015
End date: May 29, 2015
Posted by: Mass NOW

Founded in 1968, the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Mass NOW) is the only multi-issue, multi-strategy feminist organization in the Commonwealth working to achieve equality for men and women. Our six priority issue areas include: Economic Equality, Reproductive Rights, Racial Justice, LGBTQ Issues, Ending Violence Against Women, and Ensuring Civil Rights for Everyone.

We are looking for a fundraising intern to help Mass NOW meet it's annual fundraising goal and to assist in planning our two major fundraising events, "I Heart Equal Rights" and "The Feminist Affair". The fundraising intern will work closely with Mass. NOW's Policy and Operations Manager, VP of Fundraising, as well as the Planning Committees for each function.

This internship position will provide someone with substantial experience in nonprofit development and management; events planning, researching donor prospects, solicitation strategizing, and gaining valuable office experience working in a non-profit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Soliciting individual donors and sponsors for various events
• Planning a full and varied silent auction for The Feminist Affair.
• Managing incoming donations, appropriate thank you notes, and donation documentation
• Provide administrative support in sending mailings and generating reports for board members.
• Updating the donor database to reflect current activity

QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong interest in women's issues and social justice
• A history of activism and passion for Mass. NOW's issue areas
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Willingness and ability to adapt to changing situations
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Comfortable working independently but also working with a team and a supervisor.
• Experience in fundraising is a plus

TIME COMMITMENT

• 10-15 hours per week (flexible scheduling) during the Spring 2015 semester (flexible start and end dates) with the option to extend.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to katie@massnow.org.

Program Intern, FRIDA / Young Feminist Fund, Sydney, Australia

Program Intern

Posted on: December 16, 2014
Application deadline: January 5, 2015
Posted by: FRIDA / Young Feminist Fund

FRIDA is seeking a passionate and creative intern to support our programmatic work. This includes supporting FRIDA grantee partners in over 45 countries, and supporting FRIDA's capacity development initiatives and grant making processes. This dynamic position provides an excellent opportunity to support young women's rights activists from all around the world and increase your understanding of all elements of program coordination.

This is a remote based position and the successful applicant can be based in any country in the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work on Capacity Development initiatives for FRIDA Grantee partners, including supporting the planning of online workshops, developing workshop content and supporting coordination of FRIDA capacity development events and evaluating their success.
• Maintain key data on FRIDA grantee projects and profiles.
• Assist with program updates, proposals, reports and documentation, and support regular communications to FRIDA grantee partners.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of the Funds activities.
• Research specific issues and policy debates related to young feminists.
• Support FRIDA staff to establish key relationship and networks with relevant partners, including researching organizations working on women's human rights, LGBTQ rights, young women and youth organizing.
• Monitor key debates and opportunities for FRIDA staff and grantees to engage in in strategic countries and spaces.
• Provide administrative support to FRIDA staff

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proactive, creative and have experience and/or knowledge of working on programs on gender, human rights, youth, activism or development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Good working knowledge of English (both Oral and Written) and preferably one more of the Fund's working languages (Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian).

IDEAL INTERN

• Passionate young feminist activist (under 30) with a strong commitment to women's rights, and gender equality.
• Independent and self-reliant, willing to take initiative, creative, hard working, and flexible.
• Must be comfortable working in a virtual environment and have reliable internet access.
• Can commit at least 15 - 20 hours per week over a three-month period. We are open to discussions of alternative timeframes and can be flexible.

LOCATION

Work from office in Sydney, Australia or remote based in any city in the world. Other staff are based in Mexico, Seoul and Serbia, hence if applicant is in these countries, an office placement can be discussed.

REMUNERATION 

This Internship is not a paid position although a small stipend ($100USD per month) will be offered to assist with any costs incurred.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV) along with a letter outlining why you would like intern for FRIDA to info@youngfeministfund.org by 5th January 2015

Please write Program Intern in the subject of email.

Applications are welcome from candidates from all countries.

Intern, NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut, Hartford, CT

Intern

Posted on: November 14, 2014
Application deadline: December 12, 2014
Start date: January 26, 2015
End date: May 1, 2015
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut

Internships are available in Policy and Digital Advocacy. Both positions offer the opportunity to gain skills and experience necessary for working in a non-profit organization as well as first-hand knowledge of pro-choice messaging, advocacy, and activism.

Descriptions of each internship position are available on our website at http://www.prochoicect.org/about-us/jobs-and-internships.shtml

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program;
• Demonstrated strong personal commitment to a woman's right to choose;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills;
• A passion to be part of the political process;
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment;
• Attention to detail

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a PDF of your current resume and a letter of interest to intern@prochoicect.org. Please address your commitment to reproductive rights in the letter of interest.

Programs and Communications Intern, Becky Lee Women's Support Fund, Washington, DC

Programs and Communications Intern

Posted on: November 7, 2014
Application deadline: December 8, 2014
Start date: January 4, 2015
End date: June 8, 2015
Posted by: Becky Lee Women's Support Fund

Becky's Fund is looking for a Programs Intern who will assist in the delivery of education and awareness efforts for students, and some direct services to those affected by domestic/dating violence.

RESPOSIBILITIES

• Drafting and updating educational materials or assisting with original research.
• Responding to calls and emails from people seeking help and information.
• Working on youth peer leadership initiatives such as our Girl Scouts and Young Women's workshops, Young Men's Mentorship Program, and domestic violence college tour
• Creating a listing of nation-wide referrals for those affected by domestic and dating violence.
• Assisting with outreach and other administrative support for educational and programmatic goals.
• Attending meetings with event partners.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• A background in sociology, psychology, gender studies, and other relevant social sciences.
• Experience presenting and/or educating about intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual harassment, or other social justice topics such as gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or intergroup dialogues.
• Experience locating and analyzing social science research online.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, delegate and work independently.
• Effective verbal, math, and written skills.
• Experience working with computerized databases and word processing.
• Strong attention to detail.

TIMELINE & HOURS

• Internship for Spring 2014 is available now.
• Interns are required to work at least 30 hours/week.
• Undergraduate, graduate and law students are welcome to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample to becky@beckysfund.org.

Spring 2015 Intern, Women Make Movies, New York, NY

Spring 2015 Intern

Posted on: November 12, 2014
Application deadline: December 10, 2014
Posted by: Women Make Movies

Established in 1972 to address the under representation and misrepresentation of women in the media industry, Women Make Movies is a multicultural, multiracial, non-profit media arts organization which facilitates the production, promotion, distribution and exhibition of independent films and videotapes by and about women. The organization provides services to both users and makers of film and video programs, with a special emphasis on supporting work by women of color. Women Make Movies facilitates the development of feminist media through an internationally recognized Distribution Service and a Production Assistance Program.

Internships are available for Spring 2015 term in:

• Marketing/Publicity

• Production Assistance/Fiscal Sponsorship

• Distribution

• Administration

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

All WMM internship positions are unpaid. However, interns qualify for and have access to a number of services and benefits:

• Local travel reimbursement

• Free workshop attendance

• Free access to screen titles from the Women Make Movies collection

• College or University course credit

The ideal candidate will be studying film production or cinema studies and have an interest in human rights/social justice. We are looking for interns to start in early February and continue through May.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills; strong organizational skills; the ability to multi-task, work independently and work well under pressure; and will take initiative. Familiarity with Internet research, Windows XP and the Microsoft Office Suite necessary. Knowledge of and interest in feminist media a plus.

HOW TO APPLY

All candidates must submit an Internship Application form, resume, and references.

Internship application found here: http://www.wmm.com/about/jobs.shtml#internship

Editorial Intern, Dissent Magazine, New York, NY

Editorial Intern

Posted on: November 3, 2014
Application deadline: November 30, 2014
Start date: January 5, 2015
Posted by: Dissent Magazine

Dissent is a quarterly magazine of politics and culture.

We are currently accepting interns for the spring 2015. The internship is paid $2,000 per semester, and we expect a commitment of 16 hours/week. Editorial interns at Dissent work closely with the staff and assist with the entire range of magazine work — copyediting, researching, formatting articles, fundraising, producing events, participating in editorial meetings, and so on.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email intern@dissentmagazine.org with a cover letter explaining why you would like to work at the magazine and why you would be a good fit, a résumé, and a one-page response to a Dissent article (online or in print) of your choice.

Advocacy, Communications, and Research Internships, Global Network of Women Peacebuilders

Advocacy, Communications, and Research Internships

Posted on: September 17, 2014
Posted by: Global Network of Women Peacebuilders

Intern with the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders!

Minimum 6-month advocacy, communications, and/or research internships available on a rolling basis.

Interns can work from our New York City office or remotely.

DESCRIPTION

The internship is 70% projects, 30% organizational and administrative responsibilities.

The intern will be required to:

• Track policy deliberations on the United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) on Women, Peace and Security; post-2015 development agenda; CEDAW; and other international laws and policies relevant to women and peacebuilding;
• Conduct project based research;
• Assist in preparatory phases of country-level programs;
• Assist in preparations for the anniversary of UNSCR 1325 in October;
• Assist in prepartions for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in February-March;
• Communicate with network members and assist these with research; preparing funding applications etc.;
• Track developments on global policies related to women, peace and security;
• Prepare materials for and update specific sections of the website;
• Actively engage on social media platforms where GNWP is active (twitter; facebook);
• Basic office administration; and
• Work in a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. All interns work as part of a multi-disciplinary team but are given substantial autonomy in the area that they have been assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Background/interest in public policy and advocacy, with a particular interest in moving global issues to national and community level; and amplifying the voices of grassroots women at the global level;
• Knowledge of international policies (and discussions) that impact women, specifically UNSCRs 1325, 1820, 1888, 1889, 1960, 2106, 2122; the post-2015 development agenda; CEDAW;
• Specialization in Latin America or Africa highly preferred;
• Excellent information and communication skills, with attention to evolving strategies that bring issues on women, peace and security to the public forum;
• Stellar writing and research abilities;
• A self-starter with the ability to keep deadlines and commitments;
• French and/or Spanish language skills highly preferred;
• Graduate students preferred; and
• A creative outlook, enthusiasm and a fresh perspective.

COMPENSATION

• GNWP will cover monthly Metrocards for interns working from the New York City office.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, send a resume, cover letter and 1-2 page writing sample to: internships.GNWP@gmail.com. Please write "Internship application" as the subject of your email.

Intern, Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, New York, NY

Intern

Posted on: August 26, 2014
Posted by: Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice

Program Interns work closely with the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice's Program Team to learn about and contribute to our support of over 130 grassroots LGBTQI groups around the world. Program Interns receive training and guidance on our progressive grantmaking model and learn about LGBTQI, feminist and social justice movements globally. Interns can expect to be involved in a variety of aspects of Astraea's grantmaking, capacity building and leadership development, and philanthropic advocacy programs, including:

• Researching conditions experienced by LGBTQI communities in the U.S. and internationally;
• Drafting grant summaries for review in grantmaking decisions;
• Responding to inquiries from potential applicants;
• Producing written and visual content about Astraea's programs and grantee partners;
• Monitoring social media and identifying opportunities to amplify grantee partners' work;
• Coordinating community briefings by visiting activists;
• Assisting with grants processing and awards;
• Translating key documents to facilitate outreach and communication with grantee partners; and,
• Special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates for the Program Intern position have a deep commitment to Astraea's work and social justice values, strong writing and communications skills, and experience with LGBTQI, social justice or human rights work. Astraea particularly seeks interns with Spanish or other language proficiency, in addition to English.

TIME COMMITMENT/COMPENSATION

Interns are sought for the fall semester and, if possible, to continue through the spring. Arrangements can be made to work between 10 and 20 hours per week.

Internships, while unpaid, are structured as meaningful learning experiences. Limited transit stipend via metro cards is available and is awarded on a first come first serve basis. School credits are accepted.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume and cover letter to sgunther@astraeafoundation.org with your name and "Program Intern" in the subject line. Due to high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Editorial Internship, Women's eNews, New York, NY

Editorial Internship

Posted on: August 7, 2014
Posted by: Women's eNews

Our editoral interns are Women's eNews cub reporters, working in our office in downtown Manhattan, thrown in the thick of covering news in the media capital of the world. Editorial interns are responsible for reporting, writing and posting news updates throughout the day and compiling the weekly Cheers and Jeers. We also ask our interns to assist in some organizational tasks -- fact-checking, mass mailings and photocopying, for example -- but most interns have at least four stories published during their stint with Women's eNews.

Interns work closely with Women's eNews editors and benefit from one-to-one coaching on news writing and careful editing. The final product, a Women's eNews feature, is distributed to every major media outlet in the U.S. and to readers in more than 90 nations.

The internship is from September (or late August) through December, full time or part time. It is unpaid, but college credit can be provided.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong news writing skills, knowledge of AP stylebook, at least three years of college, interest in current events, familiarity with women's issues.

HOW TO APPLY

Send cover letter, resume and writing samples to: juhie@womensenews.org. 

Write "Internship" in the subject line.

Legislative Task Force Intern, Mass NOW, Boston, MA

Legislative Task Force Intern

Posted on: August 22, 2014
Posted by: Mass NOW

The Massachusetts National Organization of Women is a multi-issue organization working to achieve equality for men and women. Our six priority issue areas include: 1. Economic Equality, 2. Reproductive Rights, 3. Racial Justice, 4. LGBTQ Issues, 5. Ending Violence Against Women, 6. Ensuring Civil Rights for Everyone.

Legislative Task Force Intern

Mass. NOW is a multi-issue progressive feminist organization pushing for equality on multiple legislative fronts. During the upcoming session, Mass NOW will be supporting a number of bills and seeks a motivated, detail-oriented intern to help track legislation for the upcoming 2014 Massachusetts session. The intern would work closely with the Programs and Policy director, the VP of Legislation, and the legislative task force to push forward Mass NOW's legislative agenda. The Legislative Task Force Intern will work the VP of Legislation and will be responsible for monitoring activities and actions within the General Assembly during its 2014 Session.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track pending legislation in the current session, and record lead sponsors, co-sponsors, and votes on bills.
• Keep track of dates for bill filing, amendment filing, and hearings.
• Set up and maintain media alerts on Mass NOW's priority bills
• Draft fact sheets on legislation
• Collect stories from members and allies to support legislative efforts
• Attend legislative hearings & legislator office visits
• Update the VP of legislation and task force members about pending legislation
• Prepare legislative outreach materials, including action alerts, advocate and legislator briefs

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interest in legislative process and policy advocacy
• Detail oriented
• Experience in public policy and advocacy is a strong plus
• Experience researching and tracking state and federal legislation
• Strong organizational skills

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your cover letter and resume to katie@massnow.org.

Intern, CODEPINK, Los Angeles, CA

Intern

Posted on: August 19, 2014
Posted by: CODEPINK

CODEPINK's Los Angeles office is looking for interns! CODEPINK is a women-initiated social justice movement fighting to end global militarism and wage global peace. Our grassroots nonprofit group is committed to ending war (especially drone warfare), demanding accountability for the Iraq war, preventing war (on countries like Syria and Iran), and working for human rights for all (especially in Occupied Palestine and for prisoners in Guantanamo prison). We are also active supporters of other social justice issues--from environmental campaigns to money out of politics to supporting whistleblowers like Chelsea Manning and women's rights. As an intern, you will participate in local and national campaigns in collaboration with the fabulous CODEPINK staff. Both in and outside of the office, you will find yourself actively engaged in creative grassroots organizing and social outreach. Specific tasks may include: conducting research on critical sociopolitical issues; writing PINK TANK blog posts; creating posters, fliers, and gigantic banners; attending meetings, rallies, and demonstrations; participating in staff conference calls; as well as phone banking and data entry. Video editing skills are a huge plus. Anyone dedicated to peace is encouraged to apply! POC, LGBTQ persons and people with disabilites particularly encouraged.

HOW TO APPLY

The downloadable application can be found here.

Please send the application with your resume to:

Holly: hollycodepinkla@yahoo.com

Social Media & Marketing Intern, Black Women's Blueprint, Brooklyn, NY

Social Media & Marketing Intern

Posted on: July 17, 2014
Posted by: Black Women's Blueprint

Interested in empowering women and girls? We are! We're the Black Women's Blueprint and we believe ending sexual assault and ensuring their economic security are some of the most pressing issues of our time.

We're a non-profit movement building organization working with Black/African American communities and with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): to provide opportunities for people who want to address sexual assault through personal and collective action. We get the link between gender-violence and the urgent need to address poverty and promote new economies for women of color. We believe this is our stewardship moment.

One of our objecitves is to inspire people to care about what happens to women and girls in Black communities. At Black Women's Blueprint you can learn about the causes of violence, learn about its impact, and work collectively on great ideas and strategies to address it.

We're looking for talented people who share our passion for empowering marginalized communities, think broadly about ending oppression and believe this is the time to act. We currently have an opening for a Social Media and Marketing Internwith experience with writing or speaking out against gender-based violence or poverty to support the growth of our core initiatives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write newsletter and blog posts on Black/African-American women and girls, issues related to violence, poverty and movement building and community empowerment.
• Develop and manage social media accounts (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Work with staff to support digital media campaigns
• Coordinate content development for bloggers reporting on the impact of gender-violence
• Monitor the Feminist blogging community to find articles relevant to the Black Women's Blueprint mission and brand
• Support Black Women's Blueprint project and product marketing in the context of an eCommerce platform to provide maximum product visibility and educational information

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

• Direct exposure to latest approaches in communicating about gender-violence issues
• Direct experience with digital media campaigns
• eCommerce platform use and development with a sustainability objective
• Anti-Rape and Anti-Poverty messaging development
• Exposure to a purpose-driven, fast-paced, yet flexible work environment

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Experience using online platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Tumbler, Goolge+ and Youtube
• A self-starter with the ability to perform self-directed research
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Some Digital Marketing campaign experience
• Experience with sustainable product communication and eCommerce marketing models

Timing and Compensation:

• This is a semester length, part-time internship starting in August/Sept 2014.

HOW TO APPLY

Send a resume and cover letter to info@blackwomensblueprint.org telling us why you are interested in working to empower women and girls.

Fall Internship, Women Make Movies, New York, NY

Fall Internship

Posted on: June 26, 2014
Application deadline: August 8, 2014
Posted by: Women Make Movies

Internships are available for Fall 2014 term in:

• Marketing/Publicity

• Production Assistance/Fiscal Sponsorship

• Distribution

• Administration

All candidates must submit an Internship Application form, resume, and references.

Internship application found here:http://www.wmm.com/about/jobs.shtml#internship

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

All WMM internship positions are unpaid. However, interns qualify for and have access to a number of services and benefits:

• Local travel reimbursement

• Free workshop attendance

• Free access to screen titles from the Women Make Movies collection

• College or University course credit

The ideal candidate will be studying film production or cinema studies and have an interest in human rights/social justice. We are looking for interns to start in mid-late August and continue until winter break.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills; strong organizational skills; the ability to multi-task, work independently and work well under pressure; and will take initiative. Familiarity with Internet research, Windows XP and the Microsoft Office Suite necessary. Knowledge of and interest in feminist media a plus.

HOW TO APPLY

All candidates must submit an Internship Application form, resume, and references.

Internship application found here:http://www.wmm.com/about/jobs.shtml#internship