Summer 2012 Internships

Global Exchange operates a structured internship program during the summers. 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 20-40 hours per week from June-August.

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.

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.
 
SUMMER PROGRAM: The majority of available positions for our summer internship program have been filled. However, we have a few that were not filled and/or new position openings. These positions will be be open until filled so if you are interested send in your application packet immediately.
 
To Apply: Read through the materials available here and follow this process:
Send a cover letter, stating: 1. Why you are interested in interning at Global Exchange and 2. What strengths you could bring to the organization. We also ask that you complete the enclosed Internship Application, and provide us with a résumé and two letters of recommendation and/or three references.


 

Please email your application packet in a word document to: interns@globalexchange.org

 
AVAILABLE POSITIONS:
 

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VIDEO INTERN SOUGHT

Are you an aspiring filmmaker or video editor who wants to use your powers for good? Do you dream of making videos that tell a moving story and inspire people to take action? Can you take footage, edit footage, and upload to the web?

Global Exchange is looking for a motivated, passionate and hard-working video intern to support our campaigns and departments.

Working directly with our campaigners, you will support and help shape Global Exchange's public image, online presence, and convey our current work to our supporters and allies. 

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Superior video editing, written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to take video footage, edit in Final Cut Pro, and upload files to YouTube and other web sources.
  • Proficiency in English; conversation level language skills in other languages are a plus
  • Fantastic prioritization and time management skills
  • Familiarity and/or desire to learn about the following issues: human rights, direct democracy, the 2012 election and what’s at stake, campaign finance controversy, corporate personhood, socially responsible travel, green alternatives, and community and nature's rights. 
  • Affinity with online organizing using tools such as Facebook and Twitter
  • Additional experience with graphic design is a plus but not required

 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with and report to our campaigners and administrative director to create short, moving videos that provide factual information about Global Exchange, who we are as an organization, and our current work. 
  • Other video editing responsibilities for other departments at Global Exchange where possible.

 

Here at Global Exchange we deeply value diversity, continually educate ourselves about privilege and oppression, and integrate these values into all of our work. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this process and work with us to create a just, inclusive, and sustainable work environment and world. Women, People of Color, and LGBTQNGCI folks encouraged to apply.


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