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Internships
Interns are encouraged to earn academic credit for their work. Average hours are 12-20 per week, with flexibility in days and hours according to each intern's needs. All positions are unpaid.
Field Internships
The Field Department of Equal Rights Washington coordinates and encourages the activism of ERW members statewide to promote and protect civil liberties. Activism occurs through ERW Equality Teams, student clubs, the e-mail activist network and member activists. Our activities to advance LGBT civil rights include leafletting, organizing phone banks and staffing information tables. Field Interns are utilized year-round to assist the department in achieving its goals.
We are currently seeking interns. The minimum time commitment for academic year interns is one quarter. Interns are encouraged to earn credit for their time, but volunteers are welcome as well. Average hours per week are 12-20 hours with flexibility for actual days worked. All positions are non-paid. People with experience in community organizing or grassroots organizations preferred.
Responsibilities include:
Research for local campaigns and projects
Coordinate volunteers for various campaigns and Equality Teams
Conduct basic office responsibilities such as mailings, database entry, photocopying, filing, etc.
Conduct phone banking and outreach to targeted groups
Assist
in the management of ERW’s statwide postcarding
campaign and marriage equality storybank.
The ERW office is located in the heart of Capitol Hill in Seattle. The office is a friendly and fun place to work. Internships with the Field Department offer you a chance to make a difference while you build your experience and résumé.
In your letter, tell us why you would like to be an intern at ERW and what LGBT civil rights issues concern you the most. Also, please include days and hours available, previous intern or volunteer experience, list any skills that are particularly suited for the internship position, and a phone number or e-mail at which you can be reached.
As an equal opportunity employer, Equal Rights
Washington embraces diversity and does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of age, race, color, creed, gender or gender expression, religion,
marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or
sexual orientation. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Equal Rights Washington (ERW) works to ensure and promote dignity, safety, and equality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Washingtonians.
