Job Description

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION

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to complete the Internship Application

The National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault (SCESA) The National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault (SCESA) is an advocacy organization of Women of Color dedicated to working with our communities to create a just society in which all Women are able to live healthy lives free of violence. SCESA's core work is to give voice and develop action strategies that incorporate and address the experiences and realities of Women.

SCESA implements a multi-strategy approach of: Supporting and enhancing the leadership of Women ; Advocacy and support for organizations by and for Communities of Color that will support their efforts to raise the consciousness, outrage and accountability within their communities regarding violence against women; Education and training on sexual assault; Advocacy strategies to ensure that the realities of our communities inform systems change and public policy; and Collaborative efforts with other social justice movements to create an environment where all forms of injustices cease to exist.

SCESA is interested in supporting the leadership of Women of Color. We will work with all majors

. If you are interested in learning, we are interested in you!

SCESA is an advocacy organization. We provide training, education and address national policy impacting on Women and Communities of Color. We do not provide direct services to victims of sexual assault.

SCESA offers several internships positions each semester:

Policy/ Advocacy Intern

assists with research and reporting on policy meetings and potential host organizations. Assisted with web-based research, compilation and analysis of data and data trends, and support for policy events.

General Information

: Interns are expected to work between 15 and 20 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Internship term start and end dates are flexible and may work around intern's schedule. Internships are offered during the Summer, Fall, and Winter/Spring semesters. Interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between SCESA and the intern's college or university.

Eligibility:

A candidate must be a graduate or undergraduate student and:

Have a demonstrated interest and commitment to working with Communities of Color Have a commitment to ending all forms of violence against women. Have good oral and written communication skills. Be a self-motivator and flexible. Able to work in a Virtual Office Able to commit to work for a minimum of 12 weeks. Able to intern from 12pm-5pm EST or 1pm-5pm EST.
Application Procedures: Candidates must complete an application form and submit it with their cover letter, writing sample and resume. All application items must be submitted as a complete package. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Telephone interviews will be scheduled for finalists.

Application Deadlines:

Fall Internship = applications are due by

August 20th

Winter/Spring Internship = applications are due by

November 28th

Summer Internship = applications are due by

April 7th

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Multiple locations