2008 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
AVAILABLE
WORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE AT THE PEACE & JUSTICE
CENTER!
DEADLINE MAY 1, 2008!
The PJC is seeking
reliable, smart, politically aware, progressive interns to assist the PJC
staff in the day to day functioning of the Center. The positions include
administrative, organizing, and research work.
All positions are unpaid,
but PJC internships offer a very hands-on opportunity to work in for social
justice organization. PJC interns often have full access to all levels of
program work. This is a great opportunity to build strong writing and verbal
skills, learn about advocacy from an activist perspective, learn how to plan
events and actions, and learn the inter-workings of a non-profit. The start
date and hours a week for all the internships will be determined by the
project directors and you. 10 hours is the minimum amount a week for any
of the internships.
To apply for any internship listed below, please email cover letter and
resume to Kecia Gaboriault at
vista@pjcvt.org
by
MAY 1, 2008. Please indicate the internship you are applying for in
your cover letter.
Peace & Justice Store Fair Trade Campaign Assistant
Help build the PJC's
non-profit, Fair Trade Store!! Do research for and help organize events for
the Peace & Justice Store's Fair Trade Campaign including Purchase with a
Purpose, fair trade films and panel discussions. Help research and
organize a new initiative to make Burlington a Fair
Trade Town.
Peace & Human Rights Assistant Organizer (2 positions)
Assist the peace & human rights organizer with organizing community
activities including; counter military recruitment (CR) work in local schools
and colleges, conscientious objection (CO) education, anti-war actions, and
general international human rights issues.
Vermont Livable Wage Campaign
Assistant Organizer (2 positions)
Assist the Vermont Livable Wage
Campaign Director with organizing community activities including: general
educational workshops on livable wage, the wealth divide and economic justice
issues; public meetings/panels on workers' rights and livable wages;
educational forums on the 2008 State Legislative Session re: paid sick leave,
economic development issues and basic needs research; and rallies and meetings
for local livable wage campaigns in the Burlington-area. Opportunities to
develop projects based on the individual economic justice interest or passion
of the intern(s).
Development Intern
2008
Learn the tricks of the
non-profit fundraising trade! Conduct community outreach, prospect research
and database maintenance, provide administrative support, and assist with
mailings, soliciting and tracking in-kind donations. The ideal candidate will
have experience with social networking, website design and maintenance
or a willingness to learn and utilize social networking to become a
wired fundraiser for the PJC.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The PJC needs volunteers to
help with mailings, phone-banking, tabling at events, staffing the store or
helping with various committees (fundraising, livable wage steering committee,
special events, etc).
To learn more about volunteer opportunities or to join our volunteer list,
please email Wendy at wcoe@pjcvt.org or
call 863-2345 x3. We thank you for your support and time!
