National Women's Studies Association
Summer Internship
National Office
College Park, Maryland
The special projects intern will work closely with the executive director on some key initiatives, from researching international outreach possibilities to developing web resource materials and assisting with data collection projects based upon his or her interest areas and background.
-She or he will be expected to attend:
The National Conference
June 14-18
Oakland, California
to provide conference support for the national office staff
Qualifications:
-Must be a current Women's Studies major, minor, graduate student or 2006 graduate.
-Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines.
-Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
-Customer service experience would be a plus but is not required
Internship Dates and Compensation:
-The special projects intern must be available to work 8 consecutive weeks for 20 hours a week during the summer, although the intern may select the start date according to her or his academic schedule.
-The intern will receive a $1500 stipend payable in two installments plus travel expenses if the intern attends the national conference.
(Please note that the intern must arrange her or his own housing)
Application Requirements:
-Prospective interns must submit a cover letter, resume, and names of three references by:
Wednesday, March 15
-Emailed applications should indicate the following in the subject line:
"Summer 2006 Internship"
NWSA encourages applications from internship candidates whose experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives assist us in achieving the mission of NWSA, and we especially welcome applications from those who can assist us in our efforts to callenge white-supremacy and to serve the women's studies community in all its diversity.
Allison Kimmich, Executive Director
National Women's Studies Association
7100 Baltimore Avenue, suite 502
College Park, MD 20740-3627
(301) 403-0525
Fax: (301) 403-4137
Email: nwsaoffice@nwsa.org
For more infos: www.nwsa.org or www.nwsaconference.org