Lambda Legal seeks law school and college students for internships. This is an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in development, community outreach and education at a national nonprofit organization specializing in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV civil rights law.
Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and publi
c policy work.
Lambda Legal provides a pleasant, collegial environment for students interested in law, LGBT issues, civil rights, public affairs and/or nonprofit workplaces. The office offers interns the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of disciplines in a dynamic workplace. The schedule is flexible; however interns should be able to work in the office 12-24 hours per week during office hours, Monday through Friday. The internship is unpaid; however course credit and externship status are available. Interns are strongly encouraged to seek out and apply for grants, scholarships or funding from other sources.
Community Education and Advocacy Intern
Responsibilities
The intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: event planning and execution; correspondence with donors, volunteers and others; community outreach; public education; conducting online research on a variety of topics; and various administrative tasks, including telephone coverage and data entry. The intern’s specific responsibilities will vary for the duration of the term depending on the needs of the office. An intern, however, is also welcome to focus on areas in which she/he is particularly interested, subject to the needs of the office.
Qualifications
Interns will assist staff in combating all forms of LGBT and HIV discrimination. Thus, a background in, or familiarity with, related issues, legal or otherwise, will greatly strengthen the application.
Candidates for the internship should have a strong commitment to social justice, equality and civil rights issues, particularly those involving the LGBT and HIV-affected communities. Strong organizational skills are a must. Additionally, a desire to learn, strong communication, analytical skills and the ability to be a team player are a plus. An ideal candidate will also possess the ability to self-motivate, work with varying levels of supervision and adapt to a variety of tasks.
Application
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter and 1 to 2 page writing sample to etablada@lambdalegal.org. The cover letter should include the applicant’s hours of availability for the semester/term and the phone numbers and titles of two references. The title of the position and location (NYC, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, LA) MUST appear in the subject line of your email. Lambda Legal accepts interns on a continual basis. We consider the positions open until filled. Generally, applications received by September 1st (fall), November 30th (spring) and March 15th (summer) are guaranteed consideration for the next semester/term. Selections are made as the applicant pool allows and continue until all spaces are filled. Please specify location and semester/term for which the application is being submitted. People of color and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Lambda Legal is an equal opportunity employer. For internships in our National Headquarters, send cover letter, resume and writing sample to: Edwin TabladaLambda Legal
120 Wall St., 19th floor
New York, NY 10005-3919
etablada@lambdalegal.org
Fax: 212-809-0055 For internships in our Western Regional Office, send cover letter, resume and writing sample to: Marco Castro-Bojorquez
Lambda Legal
4221 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 280
Los Angeles, CA 90010-3512
mcastro-bojorquez@lambdalegal.org
Fax: 213-351-6050 For internships in our Midwest Regional Office, send cover letter, resume and writing sample to: Crispin Torres
Lambda Legal
11 East Adams, Suite 1008
Chicago, IL 60603-6303
ctorres@lambdalegal.org
Fax: 312-663-4307 For internships in our South Central Regional Office, send cover letter, resume and writing sample to: Omar Narvaez
Lambda Legal
3500 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75219-6722
onarvaez@lambdalegal.org
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