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Program Intern
at Family Equality Council in Massachusetts-Boston
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Fall 2011
Job Title: Program Intern
Reports to: Director of Programs
Location: Our offices are located in the heart of Boston, at Downtown Crossing:
Family Equality Council
41 Winter Street, 3rd floor
Boston, MA 02108
Internship Period: We are looking for 2 candidates who are available to start no later than September 15th. The fall 2011 Program Interns will end their service by December 15th. Internship work hours are negotiable, based on a standard 40-hour work week.
Background: Founded in 1979, Family Equality Council is the national organization dedicated to securing justice and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents and their children by advancing social justice for all families. We work to achieve social and legal equality for LGBT families by providing direct support, by educating the public, and by advancing policy reform that ensures full recognition and protection under the law.
Summary: The Program Intern is an integral member of the Program Team that plays a role in all major Family Equality Council community programming venues. This unpaid internship supports the Family Equality Council team by providing logistical support to the Director of Programs. Success in this position requires extremely developed organizational skills, the ability to problem solve independently, a team-oriented mindset, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities: Program support: Provide event support for activities, including oversight of materials (inventory, purchasing, organization, transport, etc); evaluations; event logistics (housing, food, volunteer and participant recruiting);
Office systems support: General office system administration and implementation.
Qualifications: All candidates must have a “can do” attitude, enjoy a fast-paced environment, be highly organized without losing sight of larger objectives, and be committed to social justice and equality for LGBT families. A candidate must be a strong communicator, have excellent written, presentation, oral communications and interpersonal skills. The individual must be able to think creatively and strategically in a changing environment.
Other qualifications include excellent customer service skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent organization and project management skills; experience working within the LGBT movement, or with families, is preferred.
Qualified candidates will have some experience planning and executing successful programs. A candidate will be a self-motivated, high-energy, results-oriented person. A candidate must be a team player who is dedicated to the achievement of personal and team goals.
Application Process: To apply, please forward letter of interest, resume and references to: Brent Wright, Director of Programs, brent.wright@familyequality.org. For more information on Family Equality Council please visit our website at www.familyequality.org.
Family Equality Council values the benefits of a diversified workplace. Women, people of color, transgender individuals and members of other underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Family Equality Council is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, citizenship, color, creed, physical or mental disability (including HIV status), ethnicity, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, marital status, matriculation, national origin, physical appearance, race, religion, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, union membership, veteran status or other unlawful factors, with respect to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, promotion, discipline, discharge, compensation, training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Fall 2011
Job Title: Program Intern
Reports to: Director of Programs
Location: Our offices are located in the heart of Boston, at Downtown Crossing:
Family Equality Council
41 Winter Street, 3rd floor
Boston, MA 02108
Internship Period: We are looking for 2 candidates who are available to start no later than September 15th. The fall 2011 Program Interns will end their service by December 15th. Internship work hours are negotiable, based on a standard 40-hour work week.
Background: Founded in 1979, Family Equality Council is the national organization dedicated to securing justice and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents and their children by advancing social justice for all families. We work to achieve social and legal equality for LGBT families by providing direct support, by educating the public, and by advancing policy reform that ensures full recognition and protection under the law.
Summary: The Program Intern is an integral member of the Program Team that plays a role in all major Family Equality Council community programming venues. This unpaid internship supports the Family Equality Council team by providing logistical support to the Director of Programs. Success in this position requires extremely developed organizational skills, the ability to problem solve independently, a team-oriented mindset, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities: Program support: Provide event support for activities, including oversight of materials (inventory, purchasing, organization, transport, etc); evaluations; event logistics (housing, food, volunteer and participant recruiting);
Office systems support: General office system administration and implementation.
Qualifications: All candidates must have a “can do” attitude, enjoy a fast-paced environment, be highly organized without losing sight of larger objectives, and be committed to social justice and equality for LGBT families. A candidate must be a strong communicator, have excellent written, presentation, oral communications and interpersonal skills. The individual must be able to think creatively and strategically in a changing environment.
Other qualifications include excellent customer service skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent organization and project management skills; experience working within the LGBT movement, or with families, is preferred.
Qualified candidates will have some experience planning and executing successful programs. A candidate will be a self-motivated, high-energy, results-oriented person. A candidate must be a team player who is dedicated to the achievement of personal and team goals.
Application Process: To apply, please forward letter of interest, resume and references to: Brent Wright, Director of Programs, brent.wright@familyequality.org. For more information on Family Equality Council please visit our website at www.familyequality.org.
Family Equality Council values the benefits of a diversified workplace. Women, people of color, transgender individuals and members of other underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Family Equality Council is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, citizenship, color, creed, physical or mental disability (including HIV status), ethnicity, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, marital status, matriculation, national origin, physical appearance, race, religion, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, union membership, veteran status or other unlawful factors, with respect to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, promotion, discipline, discharge, compensation, training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
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