Spring 2013 Internship Program*

   The Women’s Center is looking for students with a curious mind, a strong work ethic, an interest in learning about the richness of women’s experiences, and a desire to understand why gender matters affect everyone.

   About the Women’s Center:

·         The Women’s Center IS NOT a student organization. It is a resource center dedicated to gender education and equality at Dickinson and beyond.

·         The Women’s Center highlights the issues affecting the lives of ALL WOMEN across class, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other types of social difference.  

Open to all majors, class years, and genders!

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

A Lakota-Sioux tipi by Carolyn Rittenhouse was on display in the Waidner-Spahr Library atrium, as part of the Indigenous Histories Symposium at Dickinson College, November 2012.  The Women’s Center co-sponsored a workshop and a talk about the experiences of indigenous women today.

  Qualifications:

Independent, self-motivated, courteous, reliable, and open to feedback

Interns are encouraged to contribute their ideas, backgrounds, and interests to enrich our work.  They should demonstrate a commitment to the Women’s Center mission, and a willingness to work and learn from others as part of a team.

Time Requirements:  

·         Commitment to working a minimum of 8-10 hours a week (for a total of 80 hours over the course of the semester)

·         Available to attend weekly meetings on Thursdays from 11:45am to 1:15pm

·         Attendance and participation at most Women’s Center events (some evening hours required)

Responsibilities include:

·         Maintaining and promoting the Women’s Center Library (Write annotations, arrange displays, and make recommendations on the books, films, posters, magazines, brochures, etc.)

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

·         Contributing to the Women’s Center online presence via social media outlets

·         Educating themselves and the campus community about the work of the center

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

·         Attending workshops, programs, and events sponsored by the Women’s Center

·         Assisting with general administrative tasks including front desk support in Landis House

·         Keeping up with Career Center deadlines and assignments for the Transcript Notation Program*

 Interns gain practical work experience for life after graduation by:

·         Applying academic knowledge and life experiences to meet professional expectations

·         Building great work habits and effective communication skills

·         Learning the value of working with other organizations

·         Gaining familiarity with leadership and advocacy work in higher education, NGOs, and grassroots organizations 

Application Instructions:

Please submit a completed form, resume, and two references (names and contact information only) at women@dickinson.edu.                           

Deadline:   Sunday, January 27^th, 2012 (11:59pm)

*Transcript notation is required for this internship.  Visit the Career Center website for details.