NOW-NYC Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
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"What I loved most about this internship was that I never felt like an 'intern'. I was part of a team that worked on important projects and campaigns. The work environment was very receptive to suggestions and questions alike. This helped to give great insight into how to be a part of a real decision-making process, rather than just observing and taking notes. This has honestly been the best experience I had in college. Never have I found something so fulfilling."
- Zehra, Fall '10 | "I thoroughly enjoyed interning for NOW-NYC. We had a remarkably charismatic group of interns. The staff members were always informative and supportive if I needed advice or help and I will not hesitate to participate in NOW events in the future. This experience bolstered my desire to work for a non-profit, especially one targeting women and girls."
- Natasha, Summer '10
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Women's Rights Internships for Undergraduate & Graduate Students(Summer 2012) Priority Application Deadline: March 1
Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis thereafter.
About the National Organization for Women - NYC & the Service Fund:
NOW-NYC advocates for the women and girls of New York City by working to promote reproductive health, achieve economic empowerment, and end violence and discrimination against women. We seek to gain equality for women and promote social change through action in several key areas, including: Human Trafficking and Violence Against Women, Women in the Workplace, Images of Women in the Media, Reproductive Freedom, and LGBTQ Rights.
The Service Fund of NOW-NYC delivers educational forums on key women's issues and has been providing direct services and referrals to women for the past 25 years. The Service Fund's Project Access program currently benefits over 1,000 women per year across the five boroughs of New York City and its surrounding areas by providing a free call-in HELPLINE and free to low-cost Legal and Financial Clinics in the areas of Divorce, Custody, Employment Discrimination, and Financial Empowerment.
Internship Description:
The National Organization for Women-New York City is seeking women's rights interns in the areas of Programming, Development, and Organizing.
Interns are vital to the work of NOW-NYC. Interns are involved in: planning and implementing NOW-NYC actions and events, conducting policy research and community outreach, supporting our communications efforts through our Web site, social media networks and newsletter, contributing to ongoing projects, and assisting operations and development efforts. The Service Fund of NOW-NYC runs a Helpline and several legal clinics, and interns provide appropriate referral resource information to women needing help. Summer interns will have the unique opportunity of assisting with our annual gala, the Women of Power and Influence Awards. Duties include collecting donations for the event's live and silent auctions, preparing the event logistics, as well as working the event in June.
Requirements:
Applicants must be professional, responsible, dedicated to achieving women's rights, and committed to the mission of NOW-NYC. This full-time internship is unpaid and requires a minimum commitment of 10 to 12 weeks. Interns' anticipated start date should be no later than May 28. Due to our gala schedule, preference will be given to interns who can start in early/mid May. We are unable to consider applicants who cannot start until after June 4.
Note: NOW-NYC will work with students’ schools as needed to help interns attain school credit in the cases where it is available. Interns report to NOW-NYC headquarters at 150 West 28th Street, Suite 304, New York, NY 10001. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm, with some evening hours for events. A small stipend may be provided to help cover subway travel expenses.
Application instructions:
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter indicating where you learned about our internship, what you hope to gain from the internship, what you have to offer to NOW-NYC, and how your interests and experiences align with our mission. Please also include your anticipated start and end dates in your cover letter.
Please send your materials to: brielle@nownyc.org
NOTE: Please make sure to attach BOTH your cover letter and resume as either a Microsoft Word document OR a PDF file.
Applicants who apply by the early decision deadline (March 1st) will be given priority selection. Applicants who apply after the early decision deadline will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants.
NOW-NYC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, lesbians and gay men, and transgender and queer persons are encouraged to apply.
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