Humanities and Arts

Latino Community Organizing Intern, Family and Children's Service, Minneapolis, MN

Job Description:

• This position support activities pertaining to community-based programs ad organizing
  
• These programs bring people together around common interests, build leadership capacity in others, and create systems changes for the well-being of families
  
• Community and Systems Change initiatives at Family and Children's Service have as a core value building community leadership to achieve racial and economic justice
  
• Intern responsibilities may include assisting with Latino Leadership Development Training, so ability to speak Spanish is highly preferred
  
• Interns may also assist with community outreach, group development, action plan implementation and other community-based program strategies
  

• Responsibilities:

  • Assist staff in outreach to recruit people to participate in community building initiatives
    
  • Aid staff with conducting educational sessions for community groups to help them identifying strengths and developing leadership skills specifically for Latino Leadership Development Training
    
  • Conduct 1-on-1 interviews, in person and by phone, with potential participants in community building initiatives
    
  • Take notes at meetings and write minutes/summaries
    
  • Aid in tenant organizing and door knocking
    
  • Help identify and recruit collaborative partners
    
  • Assist with all aspects of  event planning and implementation
    
  • Assist with research projects around tenant organizing
    
  • Create program flyers to assist with mailings and other disbursement methods to advertise programs
    
  • Respect and maintain the confidentiality of FCS clients
    
  • Other duties as assigned
    

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Qualifications:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
  
• Passion for racial and economic justice
  
• Interest in community outreach methods
• Creativity
• Flexibility
  
• Ability to work with diverse people in regards to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation
  
• Must have reliable transportation
• Spanish-speaking ability strongly preferred
  
• We offer a flexible schedule and a minimum of one term with 10-20 hours per week, primarily weekday hours
  

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Salary/Benefits:

• Unpaid
  

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To Apply:
Contact Kimberly with Job Application, Cover Letter, Resume, and References by ph at 612.341.1611 or by email at kferencik@fcsmn.org Application Deadline: September 15, 2008, Family and Children's Service's website: www.everyfamilymatters.org

Special Events Intern, The Children's Theatre Company, Minneapolis, MN

Job Description:

• Primary duties and responsibilities:

  • The Children's Theater Company is looking for a fun, motivated intern to assist with the overall planning and implementation of major fundraising  and donor cultivation events for The Children's Theater Company including opening night receptions, the annual Curtain Call Ball, donor luncheons and other special events
    

  • They will perform and gain experience in the following areas:

    • Special event coordination
    • Special event implementation
    • Event logistics
      
    • Working with and managing volunteers
      
    • Researching and securing various vendors
      
    • Database management and maintenance
      
    • Procurement of in-kind donations
      
    • And more...
  • This intern will be an important member of the CTC Development team and will gain knowledge in the area of theater, theater arts education and fundraising
    

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Qualifications:

• The CTC special events intern will have exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate program or a recent graduate
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  
• Strong organizational skills
  
• Good interpersonal communication skills
  
• Ability to work independently
  
• Strong planning and analytical skills
  

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Salary/Benefits:

• $500 stipend
  

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To Apply:
Please send a Cover Letter and Resume to Emily Peterson at epeterson@childrenstheatre.org
Application deadline: August 31, 2008

Photography Internship, Reign Ministries, Minneapolis, MN

Job Description:

• Accompany Reign missions teams during training and overseas travel to capture pictures of the team's experience
  
• If interested you will have the opportunity to apply for and join a ministry team overseas as a student leader with responsibilities focused on photographing the team's experiences
  
• There are possibilities to do your internship during the fall, winter, spring, and/or summer
  
• The time of year is up to you, what team(s) you would like to join, and availability
  
• This position is a great opportunity to help you break into the field of missions!
• In general, your responsibilities will require you to capture photos that can be used to communicate to others God's work and movement in the lives of students through Reign Ministries
  
• You must be able to supply all photography equipment
  
• however, photography supplies will be provided
  
• Specifically, your responsibilities will be defined with you and subject to your passions, interests, and abilities
  
• If you choose to join a ministry team you will need to be open to traveling overseas with teams for extended periods of time (2 weeks to 10 weeks)- you will also need to raise your own support for the trip
  

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Qualifications:

• Experience with photography and has a passion for it
  
• Must be able to tell the story with photography-photojournalism
  
• Must be able to capture images without disrupting the context of the program
• Able to capture the ministry's culture and spirit through photography
• Must be willing and bale to show others what God is doing throughout the world though the pictures
  
• Able to operate within rigorous settings and situations during Training Camp and on missions trips
  

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Salary/Benefits:

• This is a volunteer position with the opportunity to raise personal support
  

  • This option will be discussed during the application process
    

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To Apply:
Contact Steve with Job Application, Resume, References, and Portfolio by ph at 763.535.9555 x719 or by fax at 763.535.9559 or by email at smchargue@reignministries.org Application Deadline: November 1, 2008
Reign Ministries' website: www.reignministries.org

PR Web Design Internship, Reign Ministries, Minneapolis, MN

Job Description:

• Assist with improving quality of our current web design and function
• The intern would be submitting various designs, content, and graphics for potential use on the website
  
• The site should meet the explicit needs of the public
  
• The intern will construct a layout with structure and design
  
• Enhance the function, quality, and structure of the website
  
• Evaluate and increase the content of the website
  
• Update webpage information
• Maintain the information and capabilities of the site
  

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Qualifications:

• Should have talent with design and creativity
  
• Experience in graphic design and Adobe Photoshop is preferred
  
• Conduct advanced writing skills
• Intern does not need website development skills for this position!
  

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Salary/Benefits:

• This is a volunteer position with the opportunity to raise personal support
  

  • This option will be discussed during the application process
    

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To Apply:
Contact Steve with Job Application, References, and Samples of Work by ph at 763.535.9555 x719 or by fax at 763.535.9559 or by email at smchargue@reignministries.org Application Deadline: Novemeber 1, 2008
Reign Ministries' website: www.reignministries.org

Domestic Violence and Crime Victim Advocacy Internship, Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

Job Description:

• About ILCM:

  • The mission of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota is to provide quality immigration legal services and law-related education to meet the steadily increasing needs of Minnesota's growing immigrant and refugee communities.  We work to support a fair and just immigration process that keeps the American dream alive, embodies the rule of law, and strengthens families and communities across Minnesota.  Our goals include remedying legal problems with immigration legal services, preventing legal problems with law-related education to immigrants and refugees, and encouraging immigration policies that are practical and compassionate.

• Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The intern will assist the legal staff with cases involving victims of violent crimes who are eligible for special relief under immigration laws
    

  • Duties will include:

    • Translating documents
      
    • Answering telephones
      
    • Communicating with local law enforcement and locating records
      
    • Helping to prepare cases
      
    • Interviewing clients
      
    • Internship duties can be flexible, and efforts will be made to match the interests and skills of the intern to projects they find interesting and helpful to their studies
      

• Terms of Internship:

  • The internship will be four months, 15-30 hours per week
  • After four months the intern and the ILCM will discuss the possibility of extending internship depending on needs and interns of both the intern and the organization
  • ILCM prioritizes long-term volunteers who gain skills and experience during their time at ILCM, enabling them to more fully contribute
    

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak both Spanish and English fluently
• Must possess cultural and interpersonal sensitivity necessary to successfully work as a victim advocate
  
• Applicants with previous experience in victim advocacy and support are preferred
  

Salary/Benefits:

• Unpaid
• College credit may be arranged through your school
  

To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to ILCM volunteer coordinator at: immigrantlawcenter@gmail.com
For more information about position duties and requirements, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, 450 N. Syndicate St, Suite 175, St. Paul, MN 55104
Ph: 651.641.1011

Southwest MN Legal Intern, Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

Job Description:

• About ILCM:

  • The mission of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota is to provide quality immigration legal services and law-related education to meet the steadily increasing needs of Minnesota's growing immigrant and refugee communities.  We work to support a fair and just immigration process that keeps the American dream alive, embodies the rule of law, and strengthens families and communities across Minnesota.  Our goals include remedying legal problems with immigration legal services, preventing legal problems with law-related education to immigrants and refugees, and encouraging immigration policies that are practical and compassionate.

• Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The intern will assist legal staff with intake, client screening and case handling in Southwest Minnesota
  • Tasks will vary and relate to cases involving family-based petitions, adjustment of status, applications for temporary protected status (TPS), cases involving victims of violent crime and domestic violence, asylum, and other matters
    

  • Duties will include:

    • Interviewing clients
    • Locating and gathering court, medical, and other records
      
    • Communicating with government agencies
      
    • Translating documents
      
    • Managing client appointments
      
    • Preparing case files
      
    • Internship duties can be flexible, and efforts will be made to match the interests and skills of the intern to projects they find interesting and helpful to their studies
      

• Terms of Internship:

  • The internship will be four months, 8-10 hours per week
  • After four months the intern and the ILCM will discuss the possibility of extending internship depending on needs and interns of both the intern and the organization
  • ILCM prioritizes long-term volunteers who gain skills and experience during their time at ILCM, enabling them to more fully contribute
    

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak both Spanish and English fluently
• Must possess cross-cultural communications skills and interpersonal sensitivity necessary to successfully work as an advocate
  
• Applicants with previous experience in victim advocacy and support are preferred
  
• Preference given to applicants residing in South West MN or willing to travel to Worthington MN several times a month
  

Salary/Benefits:

• Unpaid
• College credit may be arranged through your school
  

To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to ILCM volunteer coordinator at: immigrantlawcenter@gmail.com
For more information about position duties and requirements, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, 450 N. Syndicate St, Suite 175, St. Paul, MN 55104, Ph: 651.641.1011

Bilingual Office Administration Volunteer, Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

Job Description:

• About ILCM:

  • The mission of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota is to provide quality immigration legal services and law-related education to meet the steadily increasing needs of Minnesota's growing immigrant and refugee communities.  We work to support a fair and just immigration process that keeps the American dream alive, embodies the rule of law, and strengthens families and communities across Minnesota.  Our goals include remedying legal problems with immigration legal services, preventing legal problems with law-related education to immigrants and refugees, and encouraging immigration policies that are practical and compassionate.

• Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The administrative volunteer will assist in the day-to-day operations of a non-profit office
    
  • The volunteer will promote ILCM's capacity to serve its clients and to fulfill its mission
    

  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Answer and refer incoming calls
      
    • Assist in managerial projects
      
    • Offer staff general office support
      
    • Internship duties can be flexible, and efforts will be made to match the interests and skills of the intern to projects they find interesting and helpful to their studies
      

• Terms of Internship:

  • Volunteer position will be 5-15 hours per week depending on volunteer's availability
    
  • Volunteers are expected to commit to 3 months at which time ILCM and the volunteer can discuss the possibility of extension
  • ILCM prioritizes long-term volunteers who gain skills and experience during their time at ILCM, enabling them to more fully contribute
    

Qualifications:

• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Interest in Non-profit administration
• Cross cultural communication skills
  

Salary/Benefits:

• Unpaid
• College credit may be arranged through your school
  

To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to ILCM volunteer coordinator at: immigrantlawcenter@gmail.com
For more information about position duties and requirements, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, 450 N. Syndicate St, Suite 175, St. Paul, MN 55104, Ph: 651.641.1011

Legislative Intern, Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

Job Description:

• About ILCM:

  • The mission of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota is to provide quality immigration legal services and law-related education to meet the steadily increasing needs of Minnesota's growing immigrant and refugee communities.  We work to support a fair and just immigration process that keeps the American dream alive, embodies the rule of law, and strengthens families and communities across Minnesota.  Our goals include remedying legal problems with immigration legal services, preventing legal problems with law-related education to immigrants and refugees, and encouraging immigration policies that are practical and compassionate.

• Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with all aspects of the legislative advocacy process regarding prioritized immigration legislation and legislative education
  • Assist with advocacy work on behalf of Federal and State proposals and initiatives that might positively or negatively affect Minnesota's immigrants and refugees
    

  • Duties include:

    • Research on issues and legislation
    • Coalition building and attending meetings
      
    • Drafting statements, releases, action alerts, and web communications
      
    • Internship duties can be flexible, and efforts will be made to match the interests and skills of the intern to projects they find interesting and helpful to their studies
      

• Terms of Internship:

  • The internship will be four months, 15-30 hours per week
  • After four months the intern and ILCM will discuss the possibility of extending internship depending on needs and interests of both the intern and the organization
  • ILCM prioritizes long-term volunteers who gain skills and experience during their time at ILCM, enabling them to more fully contribute
    

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with immigrant and refugee cultures
  
• Second language capacity preferred
  
• Research, previous legislative or issue advocacy experience preferred
  

Salary/Benefits:

• Unpaid
• College credit may be arranged through your school
  

To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to ILCM volunteer coordinator at: immigrantlawcenter@gmail.com
For more information about position duties and requirements, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, 450 N. Syndicate St, Suite 175, St. Paul, MN 55104

Fall Intern, Chicano Latino Affairs Council CLAC State of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

Job Description:

• The CLAC Community and Research Fellow Internship is designed to develop an understanding of state legislative functions, communication and research skills in collaboration with diverse Latino stakeholder organizations
• These include non-profit, for-profit companies and local, state and federal government
• The CLAC intern will learn to effectively network with community advocates and public policy-makers and understand the Minnesota legislative process
• Interested candidates should have interest in public policy and the state's Latino community, and be able to work well with others
• CLAC interns reports directly to the Executive Director. The fall intern collaborates closely with the Legislative Director and the Community Liaison
• The Fall internship program begins on Sept. 22, 2008 and ends December 22, 2008; focus of the internship is Legislative Research

• Legislative Engagement Duties 75%

  • Provide support, research and data input to draft policy recommendations
  • Provide logistical support in advocacy efforts to Minnesota Legislature
  • Support other activities for preparation of legislative session (10%)
  • Assist with bill tracking and monitoring

• Community Engagement (25%)

  • Attend community meetings as required
  • Facilitate technical support to electronic databases
  • Assist with preparations for CLAC's 30th anniversary
    

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Qualifications:

• This internship opportunity is available to both upper level undergraduate and graduate students in any area
• Applicants should be able to communicate effectively in written and oral English
• Ability to speak and write Spanish is preferred
• Other desirable factors include an academic background with strong interest in government and policy, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Applicants should possess excellent communication and collaboration skills and an ability to work on several project simultaneously
  

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Salary/Benefits:

• While this internship opportunity does not, of itself, carry academic credit, CLAC is willing to work with interested students in earning academic credit through their institution of higher learning
• Additionally, a CLAC Community and Research Fellow Intern receives $12/hr and typically works 10 hours each week
  

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To Apply:
Please include a cover letter, a resume and a brief writing sample in English and Spanish. Please send application materials directly to: Oscar Echandi, Community Liaison, Chicano Latino Affairs Council, 60 Empire Drive, #203, St. Paul, MN 55103, or Oscar.Echandi@state.mn.us by September 15, 2008

Video Media Intern Crew, Multicultural Media Moguls, Roseville, MN

Job Description:

• Part-time for year-around position(s), for monthly production assignments on-location
• Grow your interest and abilities with us
  
• We want to build a talent base in these media crafts for the Twin Cities multicultural media community
  
• If you are considering a career in the Media Arts and wish to get some OJT you may fit in our program

• Video Media Intern(s) for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) Crew

  • Gaffer Intern(s)- setup, arrange, and control lighting
    
  • Best Boy Intern(s)- setup, arrange and control sound
• ORG: Multicultural Media Moguls/ Minnesota, a non-profit ORG, currently associated with the Slavic Community Center, St. Paul, sccmn.org and Asia Media Access, Minneapolis, amamedia.org, both IRS 501c3 tax-exempt non-profits
  

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Qualifications:

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Salary/Benefits:

• $8-10 per on-site hour
  

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To Apply:
Please contact Phil Lee with Resume at silicontundra@yahoo.com or by ph at 651.484.4197, Multicultural Media Mogul's website: www.sccmn.org

Market Segments Intern,  Greater Twin Cities United Way, Minneapolis, MN

Job Description:

• This position works directly with Segment Managers to assist in providing donor engagement activities and communications
  
• The focus of this position is event and communications, where the right candidate will assist in organizing and promoting special events
  
• Communication responsibilities may include writing newsletters and maintaining communications with donor inquires
  
• This is an unpaid position; however academic credit will be granted if the intern's institution permits it
  
• The internship will be located in the Minneapolis office of United Way

• Responsibilities:

  • Assist with execution of plans for Marketing Segment events
    
  • Event related duties may include:
  • Assisting with volunteer management
    
  • Developing internal and external communications
    
  • Aiding in event day logistics
    
  • Attending promotional fairs at companies
    
  • Conducting post-event communication and evaluation
    
  • Participate in organization and execution plans, which may include attending meetings, meeting preparation assistance, and meeting presentation
  • Assist with the research and development of donor data management for internal use
    
  • Assist in planning and organizing training for event staff, workplace staff and campaign volunteers as needed
    
  • Assist in data tracking and reporting for event specific activities and communication
    

Qualifications:

• Graduate with a degree, or in degree program in marketing/communications, public relations, nonprofit administration or liberal arts
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  
• Event planning and management experience preferred
  

Salary/Benefits:

• Unpaid, other means of compensation available
  

To Apply:
Contact Israa by ph at 612.340.7576 or by email at khani@unitedwaytwincities.org
Application Deadline: August 28, 2008