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Do you want to fight for LGBTQ and family equality? Are you interested in gaining an understanding of the inner workings of a national non-profit? Become a Development and Program/Education intern!

Who can apply? Undergraduate students, graduate students and recent graduates

Background:

Family Pride is the only national non-profit exclusively dedicated to securing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender parents and their children.  Founded in 1979, Family Pride works to eliminate prejudice, violence and injustice against LGBTQ families at the local, state and national levels. Through advocacy, education and support we help LGBTQ families tell their stories and work to educate the American public about the realities of LGBTQ family life.

Roles & Responsibilities:

This Intern will be vital in helping us update our publications, plan for conferences and expand our online presence.   Other duties will include shipping and administrative tasks as needed.  This intern will be part of the Program and Education Team.

This individual will work in close partnership with the Program & Education Associates to ensure the successful execution of a multi-pronged programmatic agenda.  There are also opportunities to work on other aspects of Family Pride’s advocacy and education programming, including Family Pride’s national speakers bureau - OUTSpoken Families, LGBTQ Family Conferences and gatherings, public education campaigns and various events and conferences throughout the year. 

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Interns are responsible for providing support services as assigned for all of Family Pride’s undertakings, including events, inquiries, resource requests, material updates, member communications and other special projects.
• The range of tasks is varied and must be completed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Provide support to all programs, conferences, community forums and outreach functions;
• Past events management or volunteer management a plus;
• Be professional and courteous in working with LGBTQ parents and their families;
• Basic proficiency in or willingness to work with Microsoft Word & Excel with the ability to   become adept at the use of these and other computer programs;
• Perform administrative duties as needed;
• Coordinate telephone and email requests for resources;
• Demonstrate interest in gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues.

Time Commitment:

• Start and end dates are flexible;
• Part-time and full-time positions (35 hours/week) are available, with a minimum commitment of 10 hours/week;
• All positions are volunteer;
• Applications are currently being accepted.

To apply, please forward letter of interest and resume to:

Nina Selvaggio
Director of Policy & Programs
Family Pride
PO Box 206
Boston , MA 02133
fax: 617.502.8701
nina.selvaggio@familypride.org

We enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace. Women, people of color, and other underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Family Pride is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, citizenship, color, creed, physical or mental disability (including HIV status), ethnicity, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, marital status, matriculation, national origin, physical appearance, race, religion, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, union membership, veteran status or other unlawful factors, with respect to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, promotion, discipline, discharge, compensation, training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.