Women Center’s Student Board Internship Positions 

The Dickinson College Women’s Center is a resource that builds gender education and equality into the life of the institution through space and community, resources and skills, and events and opportunities.  The Women’s Center offers internships to provide leadership and professional development, project management and teamwork skills, and gender-based education for Dickinson students.  Interns will be directly supervised by the Women’s Center Director and attend weekly staff meetings as well as supervisory meetings to develop and accomplish specific project and professional development goals.   

Responsibilities include: 

·Attending and participating actively in regular Women’s Center staff meetings, individual supervisory meetings and office hours, and occasional retreat/leadership development opportunities. 

·Planning, coordinating, implementing and assisting with workshops, programs, and events sponsored by the Women’s Center. 

·Conducting research on topics related to programs, events, and workshops.  

·Assisting with public relations, marketing, and program evaluations. 

·Maintaining the Women’s Center’s resource room and Unicorn Bookshelf library; assisting with general administrative tasks. 

·Educating yourself and the campus community about Women’s Center services, resources, and programs through open lines of communication with campus partners, including faculty, staff and administrators, student residential staff, student organizations, and informal student constituencies. 

·Working in a cooperative office environment with the Office of Diversity Initiatives and the Gender Violence Resource Network.  

Qualifications: 

·No prior experience in gender issues or campus diversity is required.   

·Commitment to working a minimum of 8-10 hours a week. 

·Computer experience. 

·Good organization skills. 

·Enjoys a fast-paced environment. 

·A self‐starter with a strong desire to learn. 

·Be available for evenings for special events. 

·Willing to work as part of a team. 

Benefits: 

Transcript notation is required for this internship.  An internship is an excellent way to determine the best career option to pursue. Interns not only gain practical work experience but also build great work habits, fundamental skills, and communication skills.  An internship helps individuals to combine theory with practical work experience by allowing students to work under the supervision of practicing professionals. This internship will help develop professional work habits and provide an understanding of non-profit and higher education cultures. This internship will provide a bridge between school and the professional world, allowing you to learn about work in leadership, higher education, and advocacy; to connect with campus and community organizations; and to develop your programming, networking, and marketing skills. 

Application Instructions: 

Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and skills to Dr. Susannah Bartlow at bartlows@dickinson.edu.                                       

Deadline:   Friday, January 27, 2012