Job and Internship Opportunities

Organization	Contact Info	Description	Requirements	Deadline?
Asian Pacific Islanders for Human Rights works to advance the human rights of the Pan Asian/Pacific Islander lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersexual, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ) community in Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas.	Applicants should send materials to: APIHR Internship Program 6115 Selma Ave. Suite 207 Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 860-0876 (323) 860-0929 Fax Or email : intern@apihr.org	Development / Fundraising Internship The Development intern will work closely with members of Development staff in the detailed planning of APIHR special events, grant writing, direct mail programs, and corporate and individual donor research. Qualified candidates will be able to devote a minimum of 4-6 months, and a minimum of 15 hours per week, subject to staff needs and intern availability. The intern must have computer skills including: Internet research ability and word processing on Microsoft Word. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access, as well as other database and spreadsheet programs is helpful. Policy Intern The policy intern will work with staff and board members in working on a range of policy related concerns that impact APIHR's constituents on a local, statewide and national basis. Qualified candidates will be able to devote a minimum of 4-6 months, and a minimum of 15 hours per week, subject to staff needs and intern availability. The intern must have a working knowledge of public policy issues that might include API &/or LGBT health concerns, STDs/HIV prevention and education, sexual and gender orientation, immigration rights, language access rights, and related issues. Outreach Internship The Outreach Intern works closely with staff to support the API Anti-Homophobia Campaign and the Queer Youth Initiative, along with other APHIR programs and activities. Qualified candidates will be able to devote a minimum of 4-6 months, and a minimum of 15 hours per week, subject to staff needs and intern availability. The intern must have a working knowledge of community outreach and coordination. Knowledge of Los Angeles based API &/or LGBT organizations and activities a plus. Graphic Arts & Web Developer Internship The Graphic Arts & Web Developer Intern will work with staff and volunteers to in the development and management of APIHR's website, annual report, brochures, posters, newsletters, and other communications related materials. Qualified candidates will be able to devote a minimum of 4-6 months, and a minimum of 15 hours per week, subject to staff needs and intern availability. The intern must have a working knowledge of graphic and web-based software. Program Assistant Internship The Queer Youth Initiative Intern assists staff in daily implementation of youth program Outreach, Peer Education, Drop In Groups and works with APIHR Youth Board. Qualified candidates will be able to devote a minimum of 4-6 months, and a minimum of 15 hours per week, subject to staff needs and intern availability. Youth Program Interns must have a working knowledge of event production. Experience with program development, implementation and evaluation a plus. Stipends A stipend is available to interns who meet the minimum requirements. Details to be discussed with prospective applicants at the time of interview	To apply, please submit the following: 1) A cover letter that expresses your interest area and qualifications 2) A current resume 3) A writing sample (5 pages maximum) 4) Two names of individuals who are willing to serve as references
Bienestar	http://www.bienestar.org/
Center for American Progress	www.americanprogress.org	Please send completed application materials via email to interns@americanprogress.org	1) Internship Application 2) Cover Letter and Resume 3) Writing Sample of approximately 3 pages (your own words, unedited) 4) College or University Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
Equality CA	Equality CA 2370 Market Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94114 Phone: 415.581.0005 Fax: 415.581.0805.	Perform additional administrative duties as directed Deposit donation checks and generate financial records Assist with consolidating database of over half a million supporters and donors Recruit, train and manage large groups of volunteers Organize fundraising dinners and thank you events for donors Coordinate event promotion, conferences and legislative updates	Please send a resume, cover letter and three references to otto(at)eqca(dot)org. Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously Be detail-oriented, organized, and computer-literate Have excellent written and verbal communications skills Outgoing and service-oriented demeanor Be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet Have knowledge or interest in LGBT issues
Femina Potens Art Gallery	contact Tina at feminapotens@gmail (http://www.feminapotens.org)	Femina Potens Art Gallery is currently seeking volunteers and interns for a variety of projects. Femina Potens is a Non Profit Arts Gallery and Performance Space dedicated to the advancement of women and transgendered artists.	Call for Interns/Volunteers!
GLAAD Internships	Email jobs@glaad.org	All applicants must be enrolled in a degree program at least half-time as a graduate or undergraduate student, or have successfully completed a graduate or undergraduate degree within the 12 months preceding the application. Positions -- Entertainment media intern: will play an essential role in researching and providing content for GLAAD's website and its entertainment channels. Will track history of LGBT television and film; prepare and update reports, statistics	Must have knowledge of entertainment industry and/or LGBTQ issues Strong written and oral communication skills and strong organizational skills An ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines and desire to be a self-starter Attention to detail and the ability to think creatively http://www.glaad.org/Page.aspx?pid=1229
GSA Network	Specific Internships listed at http://gsanetwork.org/about-us/jobs-internships, If you are interested in a general internship or other volunteer opportunities, please send us message or call Carolyn at 415-552-4229.	GSA Network internships are a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in a LGBTQ non-profit setting, working for California's most dynamic LGBTQ youth-driven organization. Interns may work on outreach and technical assistance to GSA clubs, curriculum development, writing program resources, media or press work, lobbying and policy advocacy, event planning, individual donor fundraising, database systems, office support, and many other exciting activities. Internships are available year round, and are unpaid.  GSA Network can offer school credit for internships.   GSA Network does not have the ability to provide relocation benefits to interested parties.  The job descriptions reflect the essential functions of each internship; they do not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Selections are made as the applicant pool allows and continue until the position is filled.
LA Lesbian and Gay Center	Call 323-993-7684 or send e-mail to volunteer@lagaycenter.org.	There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities for people with or without specialized skills, throughout the Center’s many programs and departments, including: Marketing & Communications, Cultural Arts, Community Outreach & Education, Career Center, Fundraising and Special Events, Health & Mental Health Services, Health Education & Prevention, Human Resources, Mental Health Services, Legal Services and Youth Services. In addition to standard volunteering, the Center is registered with most court-referral community service programs coordinated through Volunteer Centers and Bureaus L.A. Countywide. We welcome students 18 and older looking to perform community service to fulfill course requirements as well.
LA Lesbian and Gay Center	Susan Holt, M.A., CCDVC Manager, Internship Program MHS – Suite 402 LAGLC Mental Health Services 1625 N. Schrader Blvd. 323-993-7645 mentalhealth@lagaycenter.org.	Mental Health Service's Intern, Trainee, Practicum
LGBT Traning and Education Intern	www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/153775		5) 2-3 References (please provide both the phone and email contact info)	Applications and resumes are due October 31, 2010.
LYRIC’s mission is to build community and inspire positive social change through education enhancement, career trainings, health promotion, and leadership development with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, genders, and abilities.	http://www.lyric.org/programs/internships.html, Contact the Internship Program now for information about becoming an intern at LYRIC, expectations, how to apply, and more! Call Mercedes at 415.703.6150 *21 or e-mail mercedes@lyric.org	LYRIC is seeking motivated lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth and young adults ages 14 to 24 who want to enter our paid Internship Program. The LYRIC Internship Program will provide participants with valuable job readiness and career training, individualized employment/educational goal setting, and a paid work experience. Internships are either in-house or at one of our many non-profit placement sites throughout San Francisco. This is a great opportunity for young people to learn in a fun, diverse environment, make a difference in the community and get paid to do it!
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force	Task Force Internships 1325 Massachusettes Ave, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 (Accepted on a rolling basis)	Interns will gain experience working in a national organization dedicated to ending discrimination against  lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender LGBT) people. A high degree of exposure to national issues and events will be gained in a fast-paced setting. Interns will participate in department staff meetings where strategy is determined and plans are made. Interns are given a high amount of responsibility and work side by side with staff member working on important important issues and projects.	Submit a cover letter stating: 1. The approximate dates you are available and the estimated time per week 2. Why you would like to work as a Task Force Intern 3. What you think you can contribute to the Task Force through your work as an intern Your resume Three References A writing sample Your law school or college transcript	Rolling
THE SAN FRANCISCO LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER	beck@sfcenter.org, 1800 Market San Francisco, http://www.sfcenter.org	JOB TITLE: Youth Program Intern REPORTS TO: Youth Program Coordinator STATUS: 6th Month Paid Internship WAGE/HOURS: $12/hr, 15 hours/week GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Youth Program Coordinators the Youth Program Intern develops, implements, and supports innovative programming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth. The Youth Program Interns work as part of a youth services team to provide programs for queer and questioning youth in the areas of health and wellness, arts and culture, economic empowerment and recreation. Services are tailored for high school aged youth 17 and under and for homeless and/or marginally housed transitional age youth (18 – 24). ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Coordinate programs for LGBT and questioning youth including one or more of the following activities: facilitation and support drop in activities, coordination of workshops, provision linkage/referral services and youth community action projects. • Develop and implement outreach strategies to ensure program promotion and participation. • Develop and complete a project to be implemented at the culmination of the internship. • Provide monthly written reports and other administrative documentation required by Youth Program Coordinators. General Program Duties • Provide informational resources and referrals at the Center welcome desk. • Actively participate as a member of the program team, including provision of back up for other program staff as needed. • Other duties assigned by Youth Program Coordinators. • Occasional work on evenings and week-end hours will be required.	Qualifications & Experience 1. This entry-level internship is intended for young people 18 to 24 years of age. 2. Commitment to the mission of the San Francisco LGBT Community Center. Experience and commitment to working in a multicultural environment 3. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and lift objects up to 30 pounds. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Trans Bodies, Trans Selves	http://www.transbodies.com/ContactUs.html For more information, please contact laura@transbodies.com. http://www.scotthittfoundation.org/	Internships begin December 15, 2010. Their end date depends on the particular position. The survey and chapter interns will likely complete their work by the end of the Spring. The website and publicity interns will continue on through the book’s publication, tentatively next Fall. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. The book’s editors are willing to work with your school to obtain credit for your internship.  Unfortunately we do not have funds at this time to provide payment to interns. All interns will be recognized by name in the final book. Website Intern Until now, Trans Bodies’ website has been handled by the book’s editor, Laura Erickson-Schroth, who knows nothing about websites except how to click a mouse and insert text/pictures. YOU can save this project’s website from itself. (If applying for this position, please include examples of your work in your application). Publicity Interns The Trans Bodies project is growing out of its britches, and expanding to facebook, twitter and to conferences near you. Be a part of this project by connecting people with Trans Bodies through social media and events. Survey Interns We are seeking interns to assist with our surveys for gender-variant people, current/former partners of gender-variant people, and parents of gender-variant children (http://transbodies.com/Survey.html). We will be using quotes from the surveys for the book, and due to the extremely large number of responses, we need to thematically code the surveys. Interns will be supervised by a PhD candidate, and given a brief introduction to the organization and analysis of qualitative surveys. They will have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of individual perspectives as they work with the data. Applicants should be motivated, thoughtful, interested in the experiences of trans-persons and their families, and sensitive to handling confidential information. Chapter Intern: Transgender Representation in the Media Authors Jamison Green and Dallas Denny are looking for an intern to help them with research for their chapter, which will cover transgender representation in popular media, including television, movies, magazines and newspapers. Chapter Intern: Gender Around the World Authors Jamie Roberts and Anneliese Singh are recruiting an intern for their chapter, which explores the gender roles and transgender movements around the world.	-A cover letter describing your interest in interning for Trans Bodies, Trans Selves. Why are you interested in the particular position? What skills do you have that make you an ideal candidate? Include your email address and phone number in the letter. - A resume/cv that highlights work you have done that will help you in the position.	1-Dec-10