Internship Opportunities at the LGBTQ Center

LGBTQ Center Internships for 2013-2014

LGBTQ Center seeks to foster the development of LGBTQ students, faculty, staff, alumni and allies. Founded under the Office of the Dean of Students in 2001, with generous financial support from the Serpentine Society, the LGBTQ Center works to raise awareness and inclusion of sexual and gender diversities through programs, outreach, and services that support the advancement of the LGBTQ community.  More information can be found at  www.virginia.edu/deanofstudents/lgbt.

These 5 unpaid internship opportunities are available for undergraduate and graduate students interested in not only gaining experiences in working with the LGBTQ community, but also to further develop more capabilities in functional job duties great for resume building!

Qualifications:

    Excellent communication skills
    Great organizational skills
    Familiarity with the LGBTQ population and its allies
    Willingness to participate in a Safe Space Training (possibility to become a trainer)

The application form can be found HERE and a letter of intent is due to Scott Rheinheimer, Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services, by April 12^th at 5pm. You may email your materials to scottr@virginia.edu or hand it in at Newcomb Hall 164A. Your letter of intent should cover what internship(s) you are interested in, why you are interested, and what previous/unique experiences you have that would translate to the position(s). In addition, you have the option to include any ideas or special projects you would like to do within the Center through your internship. The Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services will help you design your project, offer guidance when necessary, and evaluate the implementation/outcome. Position descriptions are below.

Selection will be done the week of April 15^th, with a preliminary intern training the following week.

The Health Education Coordinator position is a great opportunity for students interested in the Health Professions!

Available Positions

Health Education Coordinator:

This position will work closely with the AIDS Services Group (ASG) to maintain a stock of safe sex materials in the LGBTQ Center; organize regular HIV testing events; plan one LGBTQ health education program per semester with assistance from the Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services. Duties are about 3-5 flexible hours per week including 2 one-hour meetings per week.

Programs Coordinator:

This position will assist the Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services with planning Center programs (i.e. booking spaces, catering selection, etc.); developing the Safe Space training and Train the Trainer programs with the Coordinator; assist in the promotion of Safe Space. Duties are about 3-5 flexible hours per week including 2 one-hour meetings per week.

Volunteer Coordinator:

This position will assist the Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services with planning and organizing of volunteer trainings; holding monthly volunteer appreciation events (lunches, coffee hours, etc.); maintaining the Center and its resource library. Duties are about 3-5 flexible hours per week including 2 one-hour meetings per week, plus ongoing volunteer trainings.

Marketing/Community Outreach Coordinator:

This position will maintain the LGBTQ Center’s social media (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.); develop/maintain contacts with community organizations along with the Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services; maintain updated reference materials (pamphlets, handouts, etc.). Duties are about 3-5 flexible hours per week including 2 one-hour meetings per week.

Speakers Bureau Coordinator:

This position will recruit student/faculty/staff speakers for “coming out story” panels; assist the Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services in training the panelists; organize balanced panels for groups/classes that request the speakers. Duties are about 3-5 flexible hours per week including 2 one-hour meetings per week.