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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

National Organization for Women Summer 2015 Internship, Washington, DC

Summer 2015 Internship

Posted on: February 11, 2015
Application deadline: March 15, 2015
Posted by: National Organization for Women

Each semester NOW interns participate in a wide range of activities that provide them with the tools and knowledge to become activist leaders, such as:
  • A Comprehensive leadership training
  • Frequent opportunities to organize and attend Congressional and U.S. Supreme Court hearings, press conferences, demonstrations, and rallies
  • Training in our successful, time-honored grassroots organizing tactics
  • Weekly intern discussion groups and field trips on a wide range of feminist issues
Interns will work with one of the following teams
  • Communications Team: Research, draft and edit articles for NOW's various publications (including the blog), email communications (including advocacy, fundraising, and monthly newsletters) and social media platforms. Assist with developing comprehensive messaging for cross-organizational purposes, including calendar for internal use. Work with the Senior Communications Associate and the Field Team to develop social media campaigns and content for chapter use. Work with the Senior Communications Associate to produce daily content for various social media platforms, namely Facebook and Twitter. Track media hits and update press clips on website. Coordinate projects for the NOW Foundation's Love Your Body campaign. At events with NOW officers, take photographs and video (when appropriate). Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to progressive social change; excellent written and verbal communication skills; training and/or experience with editorial or advocacy writing; knowledge of Associated Press style preferred, but not required; familiarity with Facebook and Twitter a must (includes personal usage); experience with other social media platforms, such as Google+, Pinterest, or Tumblr, is a plus; strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professional demeanor and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines; general computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications; and HTML or WordPress experience is a plus.
  • Digital Communications: Do you follow the news and breaking events on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites? Are you passionate about women's issues and social change? Do you blog and vlog, tweet and snapchat, and wear your politics on your feed? If you are interested in making lasting contributions in digital advocacy and fundraising at the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States, then you should join our Online Communications Internship Program.Candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and professional under pressure. Qualified candidates will have great written and verbal communication skills, a strong handling of calendaring and scheduling, and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines. The ideal candidate will have interest or training in online advocacy and has demonstrated a commitment to progressive social change.Significant familiarity with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other social media platforms is a must. Confidence with software: Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel, also a must; Photoshop and video editing experience a plus! Familiarity with eCRM systems (Salsa Labs) preferred; HTML knowledge is a plus.
  • Field Organizing Team: Get involved in the nuts and bolts of grassroots organizing for NOW's broad range of priority issues. Serve as a liasion between National Action Center and state/local chapter activists. Work on rallies, campaigns, chapter development, and materials development.
  • Government Relations/Public Policy Team: Characterized by lobbying as well as legislative research and writing.
  • Membership/Fundraising Team: Learn highly marketable skills for the non-profit world by providing customer service to donors, assisting with data management and communicating with chapter leaders and activists.
  • Political Action Committee: Assist with NOW PAC organizing, including meeting with candidates, processing endorsement requests, and researching candidates' records on women's rights issues.
  • President's Office: Work directly with NOW's President and her Assistant, staffing the president at speaking events, as well as outreach meetings with heads of allied organizations. Learn first-hand how a grassroots activist organization works.
These volunteer, unpaid internship opportunities are available both full and part time, and college credit can be arranged. A minimum of 3 days per week is required.Prospective interns should be hard working, enthusiastic and flexible individuals who possess or seek a working knowledge of women's issues and feminist organizing. Interns should also be committed to continuing the struggle for equality and justice once they leave the internship program and return to their campuses and communities.
Qualifications

Prospective interns should be hard working, enthusiastic and flexible individuals who possess or seek a working knowledge of women's issues and feminist organizing. Interns should also be committed to continuing to struggle for equality and justice once they leave the internship program and return to their campuses and communities. A minimum of 3 days per week is required. Full time interns are preferred.
Salary

NOW offers volunteer, unpaid internship opportunities, both full and part time, throughout the year. College credit for these internships can be arranged.
How To Apply
Interested interns must send the following to internships@now.org: 1. A completed application form 2. A cover letter 3. A resume 4. Two letters of recommendation 5. A writing Sample (1-3 pages)

Thursday, January 8, 2015

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

Winter Editorial Internship

Posted on: January 6, 2015
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 January through April, 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 a cover letter, resume and writing samples to: juhie@womensenews.org. Write "Internship" in the subject line.

Sunday, December 28, 2014

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.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

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.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

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.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

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

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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.

Monday, August 25, 2014

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.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

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.

Friday, August 22, 2014

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: