The Vermont Workers Center (VWC) has internship positions available for 2012.
As an intern at the VWC you will:
- Get involved in your community
- Make meaningful change for Vermont
- Learn a wide range of concrete skills
- Attend Community Organizing and Anti-racism trainings for leadership development
- Earn college credit while expanding your resume
" The enthusiasm and the commitment to justice of the Vermont Workers' Center and its employees make it an excellent place to intern. I gained an understanding and appreciation of how grassroots initiatives can affect social change which will be invaluable to me as I pursue my interest and future career in public policy." - Karis McGill, Intern Summer 2011
"This is not your average internship. It's hands on an you get real experience. As an intern, I play a role a really important movement for justice. I'm part of making history in my state." -Laura Dillon, UVM Intern Summer 2010
"Through my work on the HCHR campaign, I have realized that real change IS possible if people come together around the issues they care about. Additionally, I have met amazing and dedicated individuals, which has been a valuable component of my VWC internship." -Amanda Fox, UVM Intern Summer & Fall 2010
visit http://www.workerscenter.org/testimonials to read more>
----CURRENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Intern Organizers for the "Healthcare is a Human Right" Campaign:
Help build a powerful statewide network of grassroots leaders who are working to make history by re-defining healthcare in our state as a fundamental public good, and not a commodity. Check out www.workerscenter.org/movie to learn more about this campaign and visit www.workerscenter.org/healthcarePeople’s Budget Project:
All people have a right to healthcare, education, housing, and dignified work. Yet our state is cutting necessary public services and public jobs, instead of raising new revenue. That’s why we are joining together to demand a say in how our state raises and spends our money. The project is collaboration with a range of partners and allies, including the National Economic and Social Rights Initiative (NESRI) and dozens of organizations throughout Vermont. Learn more about the campaign by visiting: www.workerscenter.org/peoplesbudgetVermont Workers' Right Hotline:
Everyday we receive dozens of calls from Vermonters with questions about their rights at work. This internship will give you the chance to help people struggling with workplace injustices and is an excellent opportunity to learn workplace rights, and legal and organizing routes for people to take action.Media Intern and Videographer/Editor: Work with our staff and our grassroots leaders across the state to develop strategic media campaigns, coordinate video and audio projects for public access television and local radio stations across the state.
Media Internship Details: http://www.workerscenter.org/mediainternships
Videographer/Editor Internship Details: http://www.workerscenter.org/editorintershipHuman Rights Policy Intern: Work with our Policy Committee on developing human rights research and analysis for state policy.
see full description: http://www.workerscenter.org/policyinternshipsPopular Education: Work with our Education Committee to carry out our new Leadership Development Program called People's University for Learning & Liberation. Help coordinate workshops on grassroots organizing skills, anti-oppression organizing, people's movement history and more. For more see: www.workerscenter.org/pull
Development Intern: Are you interested in the day to day work of a development staff person? As VWC’s Development intern you’ll be asked to help with a variety of fundraising tasks--everything from behind the scenes data work, research, writing letters/phone bank scripts, to getting out and asking people/businesses to donate. You will be supported every step of the way to hone your skills and get a well-rounded experience in the field.
Grantwriting Intern: Do you love to write? Are you persuasive? Do you like to research? If so, become VWC’s Grantwriting intern. Learn the ins and outs of grantwriting--everything from researching potential funders, to writing a case statement, to writing and grant and reporting.
Electronic campaigns and Crowdfunding: The latest trend in online fundraising is e-campaigning combined with crowdfunding. Crowdfunding allows for individuals to champion a cause and raise money among their own personal networks. Help the VWC improve its e-campaigning and help build a crowdfunding program for 2012. You must be tech-savvy, well-versed in social media, and bonus points if you’re graphically inclined!
Special Events: Events are key to bringing in new supporters to the VWC while raising money at the same time. Support local leaders that are hosting house parties, benefit concerts, and other events throughout the state. You can even host an event yourself! If you love to plan parties, can work with a limited budget, and are super detail-oriented, please contact us!
Send resumes and cover letters to Anisa Potvin at anisa@workerscenter.org and fill out the application below.