Social Service and Sociocultural Studies

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

COOL Youth Center Intern, Jabbok Family Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

• 2008-2009 School Year Intern Project: The intern will work with the COOL Youth Staff by designing and implementing programming, with a strong focus on educational components
  
• Each month will focus on a different theme and specific programming will be implemented around the theme, exposing the students to various youth development areas
  
• The COOL youth Center meetings Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays from 4:30-8:30pm form October through the first week of June
  

• Tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • Help to schedule and educate programming on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30-8:30pm

    • Work with participants on homework support and academic enrichment
      
    • Assist staff with working with volunteer tutors who work with youth
    • Plan and execute related activities
      
    • Schedule guest performers and/or speakers
      

  • Help to build on community and family relationships
    

    • Work with families on inviting them to parent nights (talent shows) and family community service projects
      
    • Help to be an advocate of Jabbok Family Services in the Twin Cities community
      

  • Final Internship Feedback

    • Document experiences
      
    • Share experiences with development staff to be used in collateral materials
      
    • Share experiences and feedback with COOL Youth Staff as a guide for future programming
      

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Qualifications:

• Must pass a background check
• Experience working with kids
  
• Ability to plan projects centered around youth development and learning
  
• Good written and verbal skills
  
• Ability to work well with people
  
• Respect for diversity
  

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Salary/Benefits:

• N/A
  

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To Apply:
Contact Lisa with Cover Letter and Resume by ph at 612.870.6118 or by fax at 612.872.4915 or by email at lmauer@jabbokfamilyservices.org Application deadline: September 30, 2008
Jabbok Family Services' website: www.jabbokfamilyservices.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 expereince 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

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

Development 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 Development Intern supports the development functions with donor data management, proposal and report preparation, correspondence, and filing in support of the programs at the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

  • Duties will include:

    • Assist in the implementation of the annual development plan including prospecting and maintaining a development calendar
    • Assist in the proposal and grant report preparation
    • In coordination with the Office Manager, populate and maintain the contact database
      
    • Assist in the annual individual donor campaign
    • 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, 10-15 hours per week or more depending on the needs of the student
    
  • After four months the intern and ILCM will discuss possibility of extending internship depending on needs and interest 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:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to meet deadlines
  

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

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

Immigration Intern, World Relief Minnesota, Richfield, MN

Job Description:

• World Relief is a faith-based refugee resettlement agency
• Our mission is to care for our refugee neighbors working through and with churches
• An internship at World Relief MN is a great opportunity to gain cross-cultural experience working with refugees from all over the world
• The purpose of the Immigration Internship position is to provide support to the Affidavit of Relationship (AOR) Program withing the Immigration Department
• The Affidavit of Relationship Program allows refugees in the United States to apply for reunification with their persecuted family members overseas

• Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Meet with clients to assist with the completion AOR forms
  • See walk-in client with simple requests (need forms, address change)
  • Assist with answering client phone calls and case inquiries
  • Refer clients to other immigration and social services
  • Maintain files by keeping case notes, photocopying applications, filing; other tasks as needed
    

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Qualifications:

• Strong people skills across class, religion, culture, age, and gender
• Attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a cross-cultural environment
• Computer skills; word processing, Excel spreadsheets, data base, and internet
• Interest in refugees/immigrants, social justice, immigration policy, and serving people in crisis
• Multilingual skills preferred
• Desire to learn about other cultures
• Patience and compassion with people
  

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Salary/Benefits:

• Unpaid
  

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To Apply:
Contact Clarissa Willeke with Cover Letter and Resume at: cwilleke@wr.org, www.wr.org, PH: 612.243.2971,
by 9/14/08

Training Specialist, MRC, Minneapolis, MN

Job Description:

• This position is responsible for training MRC's Business and Education Training Courses

• Primary Responsibilities:

  • Instructs MRC Business and Education Training Courses

    • Acts as a classroom trainer for MRC's Computer Training Courses in Intro to PC, Windows, Microsoft Office Professional Software and Internet
    • Trains other business related areas including but not limited to: Employment Preparation (Study Skills, Workplace Skills and Life Management Skills); Customer Service and Effective Communication; Job Seeking Skills; Business Writing; Clerical Skills; Dialect Modification/Accent Reduction and Vocabulary
    • Writes progress reports and hands completed reports over to MRC's Training Services Manager
    • Administers and grades all exams
    • Discusses areas of improvement with students and appropriate manager
    • Handles problems or issues and refers to the appropriate manager as needed
    • Assists with scheduling and oversees tutorial labs and Internet for the job seeker training

  • Instructs one to one trainings on-site and off-site

    • Contacts student and sets schedule
    • Prepares and sends letter and schedule to student and referring counselor
    • Writes progress reports and hands completed reports over to MRC's Training Services Manager

  • Other miscellaneous training duties

    • Tutors students as needed
    • Oversees the training areas and keeps labs clean and orderly
    • Assists in the training of new training staff
    • Assist in the development of new training courses as needed
    • Assists in the preparation of upcoming training courses
    • Assist in the revisions of training materials as needed
  • Attends all staff meetings
    

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Two-Four year degree in Education, Business, or other related degree
• Computer literate in Windows 98, 2000 and XP, Microsoft Office Professional 2000/2003/2007 (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook), Typing Software and Internet
• Two years of training experience
• Experience working with adults and disabilities, immigrants, veterans and persons transitioning off of public assistance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve quickly
  

Salary/Benefits:

To Apply:
MRC, 1900 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404, PH: 612.752.8138

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

CAPSS Intern, Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN

Job Description:

• Provide a variety of support services for Northwestern College students across campus under the guidelines established by the Center of Academic Programs for Support Services (CAPPS)

• Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Provide individual services for currently enrolled Northwestern College students, (i.e. participate in the following intake/ interview events):

    • Assist in the collection of in-take data
    • Discuss and classify level of need
    • Arrange tutoring and/ or note taking with the ALPHA Center
    • Attend SST meetings
      
    • Other meetings as directed
      
  • Be familiar with assessments related to ADA
  • Be familiar with family social systems
    
  • Be familiar with the impact on learning as related to one's culture, language or transitional needs into college
    
  • Maintain communication with appropriate Northwestern College staff and faculty, asap
  • Adhere to FERPA standards of ethical practices
    
  • Maintain weekly involvement with staff and confidentiality
    
  • Keep update case and summary notes of services and communications on enrolled students receiving services
    
  • Maintain professional and ethical standards throughout employment at Northwestern College
    
  • Abide by all College policies
    

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Qualifications:

• A current graduate level student enrolled in a Master's level program that requires an internship in either counseling, social work, special education, vocational counselor or another ADA related fields of study
  
• Basic experience working with individuals with special needs
  
• Have experience with diverse populations (e.g. culture, language, those with transitional needs, or needs related to ADA)
• An articulated framework on the relationship between the discipline of your related field and the Christian faith
• Maintain and understand the agreement with Northwestern College's responsibilities of Membership and Doctrinal Statement
  

• Time commitment:

  • either 1 full academic year of 1 full academic term between: August 15th- June 15th
    
  • Weekly: 20-25 hours
    
  • Meet weekly with CLT and DOSS students and staff
    

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Salary/Benefits:

• Unpaid
  

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To Apply:
interested parties should contact: Dr. Yvonne RB-Banks yrbanks@nwc.edu or by ph at 651.631.5221

The Koch Internship Program, Charles Koch Charitable Foundation, Washington DC

Job Description:

• This is a unique Washington D.C. opportunity for students
• Koch Internship Program is a semester-based, program designed to develop promising leaders and entrepreneurs interested in liberty and a career in the non-profit arena
• Interns work with staff members at the Garles G. Koch Charitable Foundation on policy research, marketing, and talent development
• During the program interns spend one day a week learning Market-Based Managment-the philosophy that enables an organization to succeed long term by applying the principles that cause a free society to prosper
• Through interactive exercises, reading discussions, engaging speakers and practical work experience, interns develop the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for careers with market-oriented think tanks, policy institutes and other non-profit organizations
• More information about the Internship Program, Market-Based Management and the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation can be found at www.cgkfoundation.org
• Spring and fall internships are part-time and flexible, but Interns must be available at least 20 hours each week, including all day on Tuesdays
• Summer interns are also part-time, but Interns work regular schedules, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

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Salary/Benefits:

• Spring and fall Interns are paid an hourly rate of $12/hr
• Summer Interns are paid an hourly rate $13/hr
• Unfortunately, housing is not provided
  

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To Apply:
for more information or to apply visit Koch Internship website
2008 Fall Internship Program: September 15 - December 5 - Application deadline: August 29, 2008
2009 Spring Internship Program: January 12 - May 1 - Application deadline:
Jan 2, 2009