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Internship Opportunities for summer 2008

We are now accepting internship applications for summer 2008

Our summer interns work closely with program staff on campaigns and programs and are expected to bring some knowledge and experience to the organization. Interns should be able to offer at least 20 hours per week for 3 months, and be eager to participate in all aspects of their department. This includes campaign strategizing, mailings, outreach phone calls/emails, event organizing, and research.

Global Exchange devotes staff time to raising awareness among staff about issues of privilege and diversity and how these issues affect our work environment and our campaigns. We seek candidates who have an openness to engaging these issues and a commitment to incorporating an analysis of privilege and different forms of oppression into their work.

Our primary deadline for the majority of our internship positions has already passed, however, we have some new position openings as well as a few positions we have not filled yet. These positions will be open until filled.

Interns: Read through the materials available here and fill out the application. Be sure to include your resume, three references/letters of recommendation, and state your three preferences, chosen from the list below.

Please mail your application packet to:

Global Exchange Internship Coordinator

2017 Mission St., 2nd Floor

San Francisco, Ca. 94110

If you are out of the country during this time please email your application packet in a word document to: interns@globalexchange.org

Paid internship opportunity for low income applicants has already been awarded (no longer available)

Global Exchange is pleased to offer our first paid internship for low-income applicants, in an effort to provide viable options to low income applicants to enter and gain hands on experience in the field of Social Justice and Human Rights. Because of our budget restrictions, we are only able to offer one, part-time paid internship. Global Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seeking an age-diverse applicant pool, we strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBT and differently-abled persons to apply.

How To Apply: Please complete this application and answer the questions below in an essay format with a two-page limit.

Essay Questions:

  • What is your experience/understanding of Social Justice?
  • How would a paid internship allow you to achieve your goals in the fields of Social Justice and Human Rights?

Click here for an Internship Application

Click here for an Application for Paid Internship

The following jobs are available:


CodePink campaign
The following tasks need support: Keep up currently scheduled weekly actions including:
  • posting on internet calendars and email lists
  • calling activists to come out
  • support for 'bottom-liner's of each action
  • outreach to the media
  • updating, printing, distributing weekly flyer
  • getting people to sign the ballot initiative to limit recruitment
  • L with other groups, organizations, individuals as needed
  • Going to meetings, events, happenings to touch base w/organizations
  • Setting up meetings/presentations with other groups to get them on board
  • Youth outreach to UC Berkeley, Berkeley High, City College student, parent, teacher liaison
  • Provide support for group bottom-lining this
  • Identify and contact progressives on all levels
  • Schedule presentations, meetings with like-minded people to get them on board
  • Publicizing their weekly actions at the recruiting station once they are committed
  • Berkeley City Council Liaison
  • Provide support for team bottom-lining this
  • Make sure we have liaison with each supportive Council Member
  • Organize presence at council meetings whenever necessary
  • Keep open communication with our team and city manager's office and city police



Technology Department
Incredible opportunity for sharp individuals to learn in a highly dynamic environment as part of the Information Technology team for Global Exchange. The experience will provide an opportunity to develop technical and organizational skills by helping to implement and support the technological needs of the organization and staff.

Requirements:

  • Strong desire to acquire new knowledge and expand technical proficiencies in a variety of technology solutions and platforms.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of website design principles
  • Basic knowledge of client/server and network environments
  • Serve as the first point of contact for IT help desk
  • Ability to independently research a project



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