Last
month's Holler was all about how to apply/interview
for the internship you want. This month is time
to apply that info to get that hot internship you've
wanted.
We
are featuring over 30 activist internships, 10 for
each of our three categories, peace, equality, and
progressive social change. Included with each internship
option is pertinent information about the organization,
the internship, and who to contact. We've done all
the leg work, so just send your resume and cover
letter to the right places and you’ll be good to
go.
Contact
the STAND field office if you have any questions
or need help finding/applying to an internship.
DEADLINES ARE APPROACHING QUICKLY, so jump on it!
Also,
this month we're featuring an article by Amanda
Furness, a prominent STAND member and winner of
the 2004 STAND Scholarship. She's
a student at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, GA
and is doing fabulous work in the realm of peace.
Her article is both savvy and sophisticated, so
check it out!
- Article: The
Need for Re-Education
- Peace Internships
- Equality Internships
- Progressive Social Change Internships
- Announcements
1)
April's Feature Article
The
Need for Re-Education: Incomplete
Curriculums and Their Bearing on Domestic Race Relations
By
Amanda Furness
In
any situation, it is necessary to have a well-rounded
knowledge of the history and complete context of
something in order to fully understand it. Without
a variety of perspectives, there is only one way
to interpret something.
It
is when we expand our knowledge base to include
the perspectives and world view of others that we
can begin to both grasp more fully the world that
surrounds us and gain insight into our interactions
with members of groups outside of our own.
This
is especially true when examining the issue of race
and the nuances of Black/White race relations.
For
'White' people, otherwise referred to as Caucasians
or Euro-Descendants, there exists a tendency to
be oblivious to the world around us. Some of this
ignorance exists by choice...many whites are afraid
to dig within themselves in an effort to discover
how they feel about other groups. But overall, we
are ignorant not by our own choice but by decree,
because the real truth of American history and its
impact on race relations has been hidden from us
as well as from U.S. society as a whole.
The
history that is taught within public schools is
misleading and incomplete. From an international
standpoint, current world history curriculums in
middle and high schools focus on the 'glories' of
ancient civilization, but with a decidedly Anglo-Saxon
flair. It is rare that American youth are taught
about the richness and accomplishments of early
African civilizations, and this oversight has meant
that many Whites are able to hold on to the stereotypes
about Black people that they've been spoon fed from
birth.
African-Americans
have no history, it would seem, save that which
began with the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. To believe
this is to believe a lie; it is to offer up an approving
nod to the perception of Blacks as inferior, 'uncivilized',
inept and irrelevant.
The
truth of America's own history - its involvement
in the early exploitation of Africa and Africans,
its domestic policies in regards to expansionism
and 'Manifest Destiny', its brutal and imperialistic
attitudes and actions toward Latin American countries
- is deliberately absent in current secondary curriculums.
Instead of White American youth being able to learn
the truth about their own nation - thus giving us
insight into why anti-Americanism exists - we are
fed consistent helpings of patriotism and nationalism,
right on up to the collegiate level.
What
happens, though, to those of us who don't make it
that far? What if our realities continue to be defined
by the propaganda we've ingested?
Poor
Whites live in close proximity to and attend school
with Blacks in far greater numbers than do upper
class whites. Our ignorance about America's
past - and the colonialism that predates it - helps
to maintain carefully crafted invisible barriers.
These divides keep poor Whites from coming together
with Blacks and other minorities to demand universal
health care, quality education, the dismantling
of the prison industrial complex and the honoring
of our human and civil rights. With its partial
interpretation of history, the United States has succeeded at dividing and conquering
those it considers politically irrelevant. In a
similar vein, the Federal Government's determined
silence on the issues of slavery and reparations
remains an obstacle to equality and freedom within
this nation. It is hard to peacefully coexist when
a complete picture of reality is lacking, and when
historical wrongs have been swept under the rug,
much less rectified.
Until
a change in curriculum is adopted within U.S.
schools, race relations between Blacks and Whites
will continue to stay the same. The path to healing
can only be cleared when the truth is told. Only
in affording African history and civilization equal
representation in the world history curriculum can
Whites in America
begin to glimpse a people whose roots do not lie
in a legacy of enslavement, but rather in one of
organized political systems and thriving community.
Likewise,
until a full disclosure of American history and
policy is put forth and subjected to mass examination
by students and uninformed citizens alike, we are
condemned to a life full of half-truths, ignorance
and obliviousness. If Americans truly desire a better
quality of life and equality for all, then we must
have access to history: the full breadth and context
of our country's abuse towards and exploitation
of others. Only then, armed with accurate information,
can we advocate for justice and begin to build authentic,
informed relations between Blacks and Whites in
this country.
2.
Peace Internships
Organization:
Sexual Assault and Crisis and Education
Center, Inc.
Location:
Samford, CO 06902
Job
Description: Interns are needed to assist
with office administration. The agency will work with each intern's skills/interests to develop a
valuable learning opportunity. Possible opportunities
involve Public Relations, Fundraising, and Lobbying/Legislative
work.
Compensation:
Unpaid
Application
Deadline: September 25, 2005
Contact
info: Phone: 203.348.9346 |
Fax: 203.324.2321
For
more information, contact Christine Hand at (203)
348-9346 or email chand@sacec-ct.orgGE
Organization:
Calvert Foundation
Job
Title: Intern
Location:
Job
Description: Calvert Foundation is currently
seeking interns for general office support. Depending
upon interest and skills, more substantial tasks
involving communications, PR support, information
services development/research, fundraising, investor
relations, portfolio administration, accounting
and finance are also available.
Contact
Information: Please email resume and cover letter
to: debra.lam@calvert.com
Organization:
Worldwatch Institute
Description
of Organization: Worldwatch Institute is an independent, nonprofit research organization
that provides information and advice to policy makers,
the media and the general public on a broad range
of global environmental and development issues.
Job title: To assist the Director of Development, the Manager
of Foundation Relations and the Development Associate
Job Description: Worldwatch is seeking a creative thinker
with an interest or experience in fundraising, an
aptitude for research, an interest in connecting
the dots and/or solving puzzles, excellent verbal
and written communication skills, and computer skills
that include Word, Excel, Donor Perfect, Raisers
Edge, or a desire to learn such skills.
Contact
information: Please send resume with your availability
to:
Worldwatch Institute
Development Department
Development Intern
1776 Mass Ave, NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
E-mail: jobs@worldwatch.org
| (Please put Development Intern in subject
line.)
Organization:
Los Angeles World Affairs Council
Job
Description #1: The Administrative Assistant will assist in the day-to-day running
of the Council office. General office competency
is a must, including receptionist skills.
Job
Description #2: The finance assistant intern
will learn the financial aspects of running a non-profit
organization from a financial viewpoint.
Compensation:
unpaid
Application
Deadline: April 25, 2005
Location:
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Ph:
213.628.2333
Organization:
Fund for Peace
Job
Description/Program Description: The Fund for
Peace offers an internship program that combines
practical experience in the International Relations
field with excellent work experience and exposure
to international and NGO communities. During fall
and spring term, interns at The Fund are asked to
work 15-20 hours per week; summer interns work 30-35
hours per week.
Intern
Qualifications
- Undergraduate
or graduate student in political science, international
relations, or other fields related to The Fund's
mission (graduate student preferred).
Multiple
Internships:
#
1 - Regional Response to Internal War:
Interns will assist with background research and
information verification, as well as text preparation
and review, for up-coming publications, and will
help with follow-up tasks from previous conferences
and activities (Africa, the Americas,
Asia and Europe).
#
2 - Development, Advocacy & Communications:
This department deals with outreach and
fund raising. This includes publications (quarterly
newsletter, annual report, other issue-oriented
publications, news releases, FfP website, e-newsletter),
special events (speaker series and other similar
events), and research on possible funding prospects.
#
3 - Special Projects: We are seeking candidates
at the graduate level or beyond with specific expertise
and/or research interest to assist with existing
special projects such as Iraq as a Failed State,
TRUST projects with NATO's Partnership for Peace
TRUST Fund and other possible future projects. Experience/ability
with foreign languages is helpful but not required.
Application
Deadline: Reviewing applications NOW, APPLY
ASAP!
Contact
information:
Applicants
should send a resume, cover letter, two references
and short writing sample to: Michael Elder, Office
Manager
The Fund for Peace
1701 K St., NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20006
fax: (202) 223-7947
e-mail:melder@fundforpeace.org
Organization:
Humanity
Location:
Australia
Job
Description: Hundreds of interns from across
the continents have worked with us at our office
in Massachusetts since 1987. Their creativity, energy
and commitment have been essential to our momentum
and camaraderie. In 2002 we transformed our internships
to externships, allowing volunteers to work from
anywhere in the world.
Application
Deadline: Rolling
Contact
Information: To
apply, please email a resume and cover letter to:
jade@humanity.org
or, if you like, mail it to her directly at:
Ms.
Jade Dyer
27 Burt
Street
Mount Lawley
WA 6050
AUSTRALIA
Your
cover letter should discuss how your experience,
talents and interests will contribute to our initiatives.
We are keenly interested in your ability to write
well, in particular with simplicity and style.
Organization:
International Action Center
Organization
description: Over the last eleven years, the
International Action Center has been in the forefront
of building a new movement of resistance in the
U.S.
against corporate CEO’s, Pentagon generals, and
politicians who seeking endless war for empire and
profit.
Job
Description: As an intern, you'll be resisting
war at home and abroad organizing against war and
occupation. We fight to free Mumia Abu-Jamal and
all political prisoners.
Application
Pre-requisites: Desire to work cooperatively
with others towards goal of building the peace and
social justice movement. Computer experience and
other organizing experience helpful but not necessary.
The IAC is a volunteer based organization.
Compensation:
Unpaid.
Complete
and send the following application to apply.
Email
the following information requested to New York
at iacenter@iacenter.org
(put INTERN in the subject line!) To send
your application to the San Francisco office email
it to iac@actionsf.org
APPLICATION
FOR INTERNSHIP WITH INTERNATIONAL ACTION CENTER:
Indicate the following:
Name,
Address
City, State Zip
Phone
Number
Email
address
School,
Organization or Union
Particular
area(s) of Interest
Organizing
experience or past involvement fighting racism and
war
Skills
that you have now
Skills
you would like to learn
From
when to when you are available
Where
you would like to work
Return
to the New York office at iacenter@iacenter.org with
INTERN in the subject line
Contact
Information:
International
Action Center
39 West 14th Street, Room 206
New York, NY 10011
email: iacenter@action-mail.org
phone: 212 633-6646
fax: 212 633-2889
Organization:
MediaRights
Job
Description:
Our
intern program has openings on a rolling basis.
Interns work with us for 2-3 days per week for 2-4
month periods.
Application
Pre-requisites: Required: familiarity
with Macintosh computers and programs, good communications
skills, good organizational skills, ability to assist
several different projects simultaneously. Desired:
media experience, good proofreading skills, fast
learners, high energy individuals.
Compensation:
Unpaid.
Contact
Information:
Interested
applicants should email a resume and cover letter
to:
Kibra
Yohannes
Director of Operation, Arts Engine, Inc.
kibra@artsengine.net
104
West 14th Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10011
tel: 646.230.6288
fax: 646.230.6328
Multiple
Internships:
#1
Outreach Development Internship
Coordinates
research and development for the filmmaker, educator/librarian,
activist/nonprofit and youth workshops; programs
and attends off-site events and workshops; helps
coordinate the traveling Media That Matters Film
Festival, manages the conference database, and conference
travel and itineraries.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have excellent research, writing,
and oral communication skills in English; demonstrated
abilities to think creatively and strategically;
to undertake and present the highest quality research;
meet multiple, simultaneous demands while paying
close attention to detail.
#2
Web Development Internship
Responsibilities include assisting Web staff with
office, publishing and online duties; hardware maintenance;
database development; Web site development; Desktop
publishing/development; Managing and developing
site traffic and Site maintenance as assigned by
Director of Technology.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have excellent research, writing,
and oral communication skills in English; demonstrated
abilities to think creatively and strategically;
data gathering and analysis (traffic, e-mail opt-ins,
etc), with at least 2 years in Web site production,
including aptitude with HTML, Photoshop, Flash,
MYSQL and content management systems.
#
3 Marketing/Publicity Internship
Responsibilities
include spearheading outreach and promotion for
the organization; initiating online partnerships;
Events planning and Press kits; will help from planning
to execution and evaluation of information and communications
strategies that present the brand/organization to
the media, public and members as assigned by the
Executive Director.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have experience/interest organizing
public relations activities from the conception
through execution; excellent writing and oral communication
skills in English.
#
4 - Membership Internship
Responsibilities
include organizing publication of our monthly email
newsletter, analyzing site usability, and managing
membership databases.
Qualifications:
Experience in writing/editing for a Web audience
is a plus; excellent writing and oral communication
skills in English; demonstrated abilities to think
creatively and strategically.
Our Partners
| Our Funders
104 W. 14th St., 4th Fl., NYC 10011 | Ph: 646-230-6288
| Fax: 646-230-6328
3.
Equality Internships
Organization:
International Diplomacy Council
Job
Description: Marketing & Membership Intern
The Marketing & Membership intern will aid the
Development Associate in tasks and assignments related
to recruiting members and increasing the visibility
of International Diplomacy Council in the Bay Area.
Application Deadline: Position open until
filled.
Contact
Information:
For more information, please contact Tim Haas, Development
Associate, at Tim@diplomacy.org
155 Sansome Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA
94104 Phone (415) 986-1388 http://www.diplomacy.org
Organization:
International Diplomacy Council
Organization
Description: International Diplomacy Council
(IDC) is a 50+ year-old nonprofit organization
that advances citizen diplomacy by providing professional,
cultural and educational meetings between emerging
foreign leaders in many fields and the San Francisco
Bay Area community.
Job Title: Global Voices Education Enrichment
Program Intern
Job
Description:
The Global Voices Program is a vital part of IDC’s
mission to promote understanding and respect between
the people of the United States and other nations.
TIME COMMITMENT: Minimum two days a week, 10 hours
per week, but more time desirable
Application Deadline: Position open until filled.
Contact
Information:
To
apply for this position, please send a resume
and cover letter to Don Rice, Office Coordinator
(Drice@diplomacy.org)
155 Sansome Street, Suite 600 (between Bush &
Pine) San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone 415-986-1388
http://www.diplomacy.org
Organization:
Mass Voters for Fair Elections
Organization
Description: A project of the Commonwealth Coalition is a grassroots project
that aims to mobilize and educate Massachusetts
voters about campaign finance reform and the powerful
influence of big money in the political process.
Job
Description: During a typical internship,
interns work in specific communities on our grassroots
campaign to educate voters about the role of money
and politics and to connect the dots between campaign
contributions and public policy that impacts peoples’
everyday lives.
Contact
Information:
To apply: Please send a resume to Rebekah Gewirtz
rgewirtz@massvoters.org or mail to:
37
Temple Place 5th floor,
Boston, MA 02111
http://www.massvoters.org
Organization:
Humane Society of the United States
Job
Description: The HSUS seeks self-starting
students for spring, summer and fall internships
(unpaid) within the newly-created campaigns department
located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Interns may
work full- or part-time, and can arrange to receive
course credit.
Compensation: Unpaid
Application
Deadline: 9/23/05
Contact
Information:
Please send a cover letter outlining your interests, résumé, brief
writing sample, and list of references to Ms.
Jennifer Allen at jallen@hsus.org.
Organization:
Human Rights Watch
Location: New York Office
Organization Description: Since its founding in
1978, Human Rights Watch has become the largest
U.S.-based international human rights monitoring
and advocacy organization, known for its in-depth
investigations, its incisive and timely reporting,
its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns,
and its success in changing the human rights-related
policies of the U.S.,
other influential governments, and international
institutions.
Job
Title: Central Asia Internship
Europe and Central Asia Division
New York Office
Spring/Summer 2005
Job
Description:
The Europe and Central Asia division of Human
Rights Watch is looking for a part-time (10-20
hours/week) and full-time (30-40 hours/week) Russian-speaking
intern for summer 2005 or as soon as possible.
The
internship is unpaid; however, Human Rights Watch
may be able to support applications for other
sources of funding, where possible. Academic credit
can often be arranged, as HRW internships offer
direct exposure to the workings of an international
human rights organization, close supervision by
the HRW staff, interaction with other U.S.
and international organizations and foreign and
domestic government officials, and opportunities
to attend lectures and special events relating
to human rights.
Application
Pre-requisites:
- Proficiency
in Russian
- Interest
in human rights
- Excellent
writing and communication skills
Application
Deadline: April 15 2005
Contact
Information:
Please apply by emailing a letter of interest,
resume, brief writing sample, and contact information
for two references (no calls or email inquiries,
please) to: eca@hrw.org.
Please use "Central Asia Internship"
as the subject of your email.
Organization:
NWPC (National Women’s Political Caucus)
The National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC) seeks dedicated, politically
charged interns for work at the National office
in Washington, DC. The National Women's Political
Caucus is a multicultural, intergenerational and
multi-issue grassroots organization dedicated
to increasing women’s participation in the political
process and creating a true women’s political
power base to achieve equality for all women.
Communications Intern Duties: Research, compose,
and distribute the Weekly Political Report (email)
Assists with writing, researching, and formatting communications
for press releases, quarterly newsletter, and
web site.
Maintains mailing and e-mail lists
Political Planning and Action Intern Duties:
Researches campaigns and candidates
Follows a current legislative event
Researches strategies for fundraising
Contacts state and local caucuses
Development Intern To be a development intern with
NWPC, you must demonstrate a foundation of strong
writing, computer and research skills, and be
able to work independently. Some fundraising experience
desired.
Development Intern Duties: Assist External Affairs
Director with: fundraising events, grant research,
grant writing, sponsor contacts Outreach to State
and Local NWPC Caucuses Assists with other office
duties as assigned
Compensation: Unpaid, School credit available.
Application Deadline: April 30th
Contact Information: To apply for internships at
NWPC, please specify where you have learned of
our program and send resume, cover letter and
brief writing sample (academic is fine) by mail
to NWPC, 1634 Eye St., NW, Ste. 310, Washington,
DC 20006; by fax to 202-785-3605; or by e-mail
to info@nwpc.org.
Organization:
Human Rights Campaign
Organization
description: Founded in 1980, the Human Rights
Campaign is the largest national gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender (GLBT) political organization
with over 600,000 members throughout the country.
HRC works to ensure that GLBT Americans can be
open, honest and safe at home, at work and in
the community.
Multiple
Internships:
Communications
Intern
A
communications intern will edit press materials,
create press packets, perform general research
duties, monitor major news outlets, assist in
gathering relevant news stories, respond to inquiries,
maintain press contacts, administer listservs,
maintain relevant files, and other duties as assigned.
Political
Intern
HRC's
political team consists of the lobbying team and
the PAC (Political Action Committee). These teams
work together to advance HRC's agenda on Capitol
Hill, dealing specifically with federal issues
and legislation. An intern in the political department
provides support to both the lobbying and PAC
teams. With the lobbying team, interns maintain
congressional databases, prepare correspondence,
research issues, and help prepare for lobby visits
to Capitol Hill.
Undergraduate
Field Intern
This
intern works closely with professional field staff
to resource citizen advocates for political advocacy
on local, state and federal levels. Duties will
include researching policy developments, writing
action alerts on legislative matters and political
events, developing materials for volunteer state
coordinators, working at pride festivals, and
helping to maintain our online Action Center.
Constituency
Field Intern
To
assist Senior Constituency Organizer and Constituency
Outreach Coordinator in programs regarding People
of color outreach.
Graduate
Field Intern
The
graduate field intern will work closely with the
Associate Field Directors to track nationwide
developments in state legislatures and to provide
strategic support to state groups. Duties may
also include assisting with mobilizing the grassroots
effort on federal legislation as well.
Web/IT
Intern
HRC's
website is one of the most important online resources
for the GLBT community. A website intern will
play an active role in building the organization's
online presence. Opportunities are available to
learn about online activism, fundraising strategies,
creating site pop-up windows and e-mail blasts
that thousands of our website users see and click
on every day.
FamilyNet
Intern
An intern will have the opportunity to research
some of the hottest topics in the news and do
educational outreach by helping to maintain the
most comprehensive and up-to-date website providing
information on adoption, civil unions, custody
and visitation, donor insemination, family law,
marriage, parenting, religion, schools, senior
health and housing, state laws and legislation,
straight spouses, and transgender issues.
WorkNet
Intern
The
WorkNet intern will assist the WorkNet team in
administering a survey of the 700 largest U.S.
corporations on their policies affecting GLBT
employees, consumers and investors.
Board
and Volunteer Management Intern
The
board and volunteer management department works
closely with board and staff leadership in supporting
our volunteer base, consisting of many of the
leaders of the LGBT civil rights movement. This
department plans and executes board meetings and
other events such as dinners and receptions, interacts
with high-level volunteers, and provides administrative
support.
General
Development Intern
This
intern will assist with daily management of the
Partners program - a sustained giving program
for donors who contribute between $10 and $100
per month. The intern will learn fundraising strategy
and processes for a membership based organization.
Duties include correspondence with general members
and Partners members on a regular basis about
membership and organizational issues.
Finance
Intern
The
finance intern will work closely with all levels
of finance staff to ensure timely & accurate
accounting & financial reporting for four
primary financial entities.
Membership
Outreach Intern
The
membership outreach intern will work with staff
and HRC leadership to broaden HRC's outreach and
visibility, and build our grassroots membership
basis.
Events
Intern
The
HRC events team produces over 100 gala dinners
and community events throughout the year. An intern
will spend a semester with this sometimes crazy
group of people learning everything from the administrative
backend to the glamour of a stage.
Federal
Club / Federal Club Council Intern
An
intern will be responsible for ongoing special
projects as assigned, including the implementation
of an electronic filing system, interacting with
key financial supporters, and assisting in the
planning of special fundraising events.
Retail
Development-Voter Outreach Intern
The
Voter Outreach Intern works with the Retail Development
team to increase the visibility of the GLBT community
and the HRC line of merchandise.
Facilities
Intern
A Facilities intern would be responsible for helping
set up, plan, manage, and take down events; serving
as a liaison for visitors interested in learning
more about the organization; guiding building
tours; answering phones; and performing other
administrative duties as assigned.
Operations
Intern
The
intern will have the opportunity to experience
the work required to support the staff in all
of these areas providing them exposure and access
to the workings of each department within the
organization.
Graduate
Human Resource and Diversity Intern
A human resource intern will learn human resource policies, procedures,
recruiting, management and diversity outreach.
An ideal intern must be proficient in Microsoft
office products, basic knowledge of human resource
management a strong work ethic and confidentiality
is a must.
Application
Pre-requisites:
Selection
is based on application (see below), resume and
interview. General qualifications required for
all positions include: strong research, writing
and communication skills; enthusiasm and an interest
in the role of policy advocacy and gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender issues; ability to work
in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment; experience
with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,
Access); as well as skills specifically tailored
to a particular position.
Application
Deadline: April 15, 2005
Contact
Information: You may apply online or, if you prefer,
mail your application including a cover-letter
and resume to:
Internship
Opportunities
Human Rights Campaign
1640 Rhode
Island Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
www.hrc.org
Fax:
(202) 216-1579
E-Mail intern@hrc.org
Organization:
CARE
Job
Description: CARE internships provide students
with a substantive and challenging work experience,
and an opportunity to expand their knowledge and
understanding of CARE. Whether based in
the U.S. or internationally, internships generally
range from six weeks to nine months. Internationally
based internships are full-time. US-Based
internships are full-time or part-time, depending
on CARE's needs and the student's goals.
Compensation:
Interns may be paid directly by CARE, paid through
their sponsoring academic institution/agency,
or unpaid. Students may use a combination
of resources to finance their internships.
The compensation method and level will vary depending
on the internship policy of the respective placement
institution and CARE's internal position classification
process.
Contact
Information: http://www.careusa.org/careers/internship.asp
4.
Progressive Social Change
Organization:
Rock the Vote
Job Title/Program Title: Washington D.C.
Internship Program
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Job Description:
The Washington office is currently focused on
educating young people about Social Security on
the national and
grassroots level and is looking for qualified
individuals to help in the effort. Internship
responsibilities include
carrying out general office duties, conducting
in depth research, analyzing data and writing
educational content
on Social Security geared towards young people.
Compensation:
Unpaid
Application
deadline: MAY 1, 2005
Contact
Information:
Ph: 202.962.9710
Fax 202.962.9715
Organization:
Parks Conservancy
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Job
Title: Intern
Job
Description: Intern
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Organize and facilitate drop-in volunteer program
which meets every Saturday.
-Assist with development, layout, editing and
distribution of bi-monthly Site Stewardship newsletter
-Prepare materials (displays, posters, flyers,
slide shows, etc.) for fairs and festivals to
promote participation in Site Stewardship Program
and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Application
Pre-Requisites:
Minimum
Qualifications:
-Enthusiasm and experience with public speaking
and contact, enjoy working with diverse groups
of people
- Experience or desire to learn desktop publishing
-Interest in ecological restoration and the National
Park Service
-Desire to work both outdoors and indoors
-Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
-Ability to work with high / middle school students
Job Description: Internship will be tailored to the skills
and interests of the applicant. Each intern will
work directly as an assistant to a supervising
staff member, and interns are encouraged to develop
an independent project to be completed during
the internship as well.
Contact Information: To apply, send cover
letter describing your interests and experience
related to this internship, resume, and copy of
academic transcript (photocopy is fine) to Kathleen
Attfield, Silent Spring Institute, 29 Crafts Street,
Newton, MA 02458, or email to careers@silentspring.org
with 'Fall Internships' in the subject line.
Organization:
The Parents Television Council (PTC) is
a nonprofit organization with a mission to bring
responsibility to the entertainment industry.
The PTC is a research and educational foundation,
working to promote and restore decency in television
programming.
Multiple Internships:
(1) Development: will assist the development
department in building a successful high donor
program. The intern will also help research
alternative sources of funding and assist in
mailings.
(2) Grassroots/Marketing: will gain first hand
knowledge on how to start up and run a successful
grassroots organization at both the national
and local level.
(2) Corporate & Entertainment Affairs: will
get an inside look at the workings of Hollywood
and the effort put forth behind the scenes to
bring about a change in television.
Application Deadline: Position open until
filled.
Contact
Information:
This
paid internship will last 3-4 months, possibly
longer. Hours are flexible.
To apply, email resumes to htang@parentstv.org.
For
more information about the PTC and our internship
program, please visit our website at http://www.parentstv.org
Organization:
Citizen Works
Job
Description: Intern will help to organize and facilitate 10-week series
for other interns and activists in DC during
the summer who wish to learn the skills and
tools necessary to be a life-long activist and
community leader.
Positions:
Calvert Foundation is currently seeking interns
for general office support. Depending upon interest
and skills, more substantial tasks involving
communications, PR support, information services
development/research, fundraising, investor
relations, portfolio administration, accounting
and finance are also available. Willingness
to stay through the year.
Compensation: Un-paid
Application
due date: 4/30/05
Location:
Washington D.C, 20036
Contact
Information:
Phone:
202.265.6164
Fax:
202-265-0182
Please
email resume and cover letter to: debra.lam@calvert.com
Location:
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Phone:
1-800-248-0337
Fax:
301.380.1161
Organization:
Animal Care
Job
Description:
Animal
Care Interns gain hands-on experience in animal
care and husbandry as well as unique insight
into Capuchin behavior.
The Animal Care internship is a commitment of
volunteering (unpaid) 25-30 hours per week for
a period of 8 to 12 weeks.
Application Pre-Requisites:
-Completed
application form
-Cover letter detailing what you hope to gain
as an Animal Care Intern
-Resume
-College transcript
-Two references
Contact
Information:
Please mail or fax completed application to:
Jennifer Novak
Manager of Volunteer Development
Helping Hands
541 Cambridge Street
Allston, MA 02134
617-787-4419 x111 (p)
617-787-5665 (f)
Organization:
Break
the Cycle
Organization Description: Break the Cycle
is a national nonprofit organization whose mission
is engage, educate and empower youth to build
lives and communities free from dating and domestic
violence.
Job
Description:
The Communications Intern will work closely
with Break the Cycle’s development team to raise
awareness about domestic violence and support
for Break the Cycle’s services.
Contact
Information:
For information about Break the Cycle, visit
http://www.breakthecycle.org
To apply, please submit a cover letter and résumé
to:
Laney Kapgan
Community & Media Relations Associate
Break the Cycle
laney.kapgan@breakthecycle.org
310.286.3386 fax
Organization:
Heathcare Foundation for Orange County
JOB
Description:
Under
direct supervision of the Office Manager,
this position performs essential administrative
support functions.
• Answers basic questions of grant seekers
regarding grant-funding cycles, guidelines
and filing requirements.
• Assists in downloading grant proposals from
GrantPartners.net website, prepares project
submission lists, Grant Review packets and
distribution of material for evaluation by
the Board of Directors.
• Provides support in Foundation-sponsored
training sessions on GrantPartners.net and
other topics.
• Assists with preparation of materials for
publication such as Annual Report, Grants
Brochure, and training materials.
• Assists with preparation and distribution
of press releases, and much more.
Contact Information:
Point of Contact: Doris Flander
To apply Email: dflander@hfoc.org
Organization:
Friends of the Earth
Organization
Description: Friends of the Earth (FoE),
a leading national environmental group, seeks
highly motivated intern to join our Health
and Environment Program.
Job
Description: Intern will work closely
with Health and Environment Program Campaigns
Coordinator around our key program areas:
preventing the environmental causes of cancer,
promoting sustainable agriculture and examining
the environmental and health impacts of various
emerging technologies.
Positions run for 3 to 6 months with a minimum 20 hours per week.
Our internships run on a rolling basis throughout
the year.
Compensation:
This internship is unpaid.
Contact Information:
Please reply with a letter expressing interest
and resume to:
Lisa Archer
Friends of the Earth
1717 Massachusetts Ave., NW, 600
Washington, DC 20036-2002
Larcher@foe.org
Fax: (202) 783-0444
5.
Announcements
1) Lauren Gunderson, STAND co-founder
wants to let everyone know of a really cool
summer project for creative globally-minded
high schoolers.
The project, called Llama Drama, seeks performing
arts students in high schools across the country.
It is a free project for two weeks this summer
that combines arts, activism, and performance
application. The students will be working
with one of the most highly-regarded non-profits
in the world, Heifer International (www.heifer.org) and Lauren to develop traveling
performances pieces on issues like hunger,
poverty, and global responsibility.
Lauren Gunderson
404-966-0534
www.LaurenGunderson.com
2)
Wednesday, April 20, 12:00 - 2:00 pm – The
Adolescent Services Network's Spring Meeting.
This
meeting is open to all youth and family professionals
and advocates. This meeting will be convened
by Dana Parness, G-CAPP’s new Policy Director.
The meeting will be held in the Loudermilk
Center in downtown Atlanta. To RSVP your attendance
please e-mail Dana Parness, at dana@gcapp.org .
3.
Saturday, April 23, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm - Voice
for Choice II provides you
an opportunity to hone your activist skills
even more! This training will further your
skills in applying leadership development
theory. Learn how to work in groups to plan
and achieve a coordinated action, from creating
a task-list/timeline to running an effective
meeting.
Please reserve your seat today by calling
