LGBTQ Center Internships for 2014-2015

The mission of the LGBTQ Center is 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.

These 5 unpaid internships 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, a letter of intent, and your resume are due to Scott Rheinheimer, Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services and Center, by Friday, April 11^th at 5pm. You may email your materials to scottr@virginia.edu or hand them 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, it is encouraged that you 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.

Interviews will be conducted April 14^th-18^th by the Center staff.

Selections will be made the week of April 21^st, with a pre-training meeting on Sunday, April 27^th.

Available Positions

Programs Intern:

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 1-2 one-hour meetings per week.

Volunteers Intern:

This position will assist the Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services with planning and organizing volunteer trainings; holding monthly volunteer appreciation events (lunches, coffee hours, etc.); maintaining the Center (inventory, staffing, event setup/hosting). Duties are about 3-5 flexible hours per week including 1-2 one-hour meetings per week, plus ongoing volunteer trainings.

Public Relations Intern:

This position will develop the LGBTQ Center’s advertising, maintain the Center’s social media (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.); develop/maintain contacts with community organizations along with the Coordinator of LGBTQ Student Services. Duties are about 3-5 flexible hours per week including 1-2 one-hour meetings per week.

Health Education Intern:

This position will work closely with the THRIVE 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 1-2 one-hour meetings per week.

Speakers Bureau Intern:

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 develop/maintain updated reference materials (pamphlets, handouts, etc.). Duties are about 3-5 flexible hours per week including 1-2 one-hour meetings per week.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Scott Rheinheimer at (434) 924-7447 or at scottr@virginia.edu.