Internship Queer Advocacy – Multiple Positions
Job Description
Queer Joy Collective Internship Program 2024
REMOTE OPPORTUNITY
Join us for our next cohort of Queer Joy Collective Interns!
Mission
Queer Joy Collective’s work centers on community-based resilience building through positive expression. Rather than dismantling our oppression through reactionary methods, our organization combats discrimination through transformative actions which lead to greater social change. Within a broader network of organizations dedicated to queer liberation, QJC serves as the emotional undercurrent propelling these efforts. Our programs include our Letter Club, Joy Archive, Internship Program, Art Contests, and more.
Internship Overview:
Our internship program will run for four months, starting in the beginning of February and concluding in the end of May. During this period, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with the founders, gain valuable experience, and contribute to our mission of spreading Queer Joy.
Timeline
Application Deadline: January 15th
Interviews: January 15th-January 26th
Welcome/Onboarding Training: First week of February
Time Commitment
Up to 10 hours per week.
Internship Eligibility
As an organization committed to diversity and inclusivity, we highly encourage applications from BIPOC, neurodivergent, formerly incarcerated, those from low-income backgrounds, and other marginalized communities.
Support and Benefits
While this is an unpaid internship opportunity, we are committed to making it a mutually beneficial experience. Throughout the internship, you will receive mentorship from our founders, access to educational and career development resources, and the opportunity to expand your network of queer working professionals. Additionally, you’ll be given a free membership to our Letter Subscription for the duration of your internship. Upon successful completion of the internship, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion, LinkedIn Endorsements from both founders, and a Letter of Recommendation upon request. We are also happy to assist with any necessary paperwork for academic credit.
Application Process
To apply, submit your resume, a work sample, and a brief response to our supplemental questions. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom, and successful applicants will receive a decision within a week.
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Communications Intern:
In the communications track, you can choose from two specializations:
Visual Communication Artist
Newsletter Curator
Visual Communication Artist
Main responsibilities:
-Crafting outstanding art, images, videos, and/or graphics
-Showcase the ability to adapt visual styles based on the specific content and audience, ensuring a dynamic and engaging visual representation.
-Emphasize a collaborative approach to visual content creation by actively seeking input from fellow interns, community members, and founders.
-Be an active QJC intern and engage with fellow interns (through discord, email, collaboration on projects, etc.)
Newsletter Curator
Main responsibilities:
-Communicate with founders, interns, and other community members to craft engaging newsletters. Our newsletters are an opportunity to share important organizational updates and develop a deeper relationship with the QJC community. As the Newsletter Curator intern you will be responsible for generating two newsletters a month.
-Keep the QJC community informed and engaged.
-Demonstrate an understanding of newsletter analytics tools to assess the effectiveness of content and make data-driven decisions for improvement.
-Be an active QJC intern and engage with fellow interns (through discord, email, collaboration on projects, etc.)
In application please note any experience with writing, formatting, graphic design, photo editing, copywriting, social media, or any other skills that exemplify your ability to excel in this role.
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Community Building Intern:
In the Community Building track, you can choose from two specializations:
External Community Builder
Internal Community Builder
External Community Building
Main responsibilities:
- Strategize ways to sustainably and organically build a thriving Queer Joy Collective community
- Identify potential influencers/brands/accounts to work with on social media
- Identify niche communities that may connect to the mission of our organization
- Assist Co-founders in the grant writing process
- Facilitate communication with stakeholders
- -Be an active QJC intern and engage with fellow interns (through discord, email, collaboration on projects, etc.)
Internal Community Building
Main responsibilities:
- Be the glue between interns
- Stress the commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space within the Discord channel, actively moderating and fostering positive interactions among interns.
- Plan virtual events, ensuring they align with the community’s interests
- Be an active QJC intern and engage with fellow interns (through discord, email, collaboration on projects, etc.)
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Project Innovation Intern:
In the project innovation, you can choose from two specializations:
Project Coordinator
World Builder
Project Coordinator
Main responsibilities:
-Creating project schedules
-Maintaining project documentation, including requirements, reports, and progress updates.
-Highlight the ability to identify potential project roadblocks and propose creative solutions to keep projects on track.
-Emphasize meticulous attention to detail in maintaining project documentation, ensuring accuracy and clarity in communication.
-Be an active QJC intern and engage with fellow interns (through discord, email, collaboration on projects, etc.)
World Builder
Main responsibilities:
-Showcase a strong imaginative and creative mindset in brainstorming innovative ideas for crafting safe spaces for queer individuals.
-Emphasize the ability to work seamlessly with project coordinators to translate imaginative concepts into actionable and impactful projects.
-In essence, lead activities to queer spaces in our world (fantasy and real alike).
-Be an active QJC intern and engage with fellow interns (through discord, email, collaboration on projects, etc.)
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Writing Intern:
On the writing intern track, you can choose from two specializations:
Historian
Journalist
Historian
Main responsibilities:
-Produce two quality written pieces each month at your own pace.
– Actively engage with the Queer Joy Collective community to gather personal stories, anecdotes, and experiences that contribute to the historical narrative
-Attend and document relevant events within the queer community, ensuring the historical record reflects the diversity and richness of queer experiences.
-Be an active QJC intern and engage with fellow interns (through discord, email, collaboration on projects, etc.)
Journalist
Main responsibilities:
-Produce two quality written pieces each month at your own pace
-Showcase the ability to conduct in-depth research to uncover hidden or lesser-known narratives, adding depth and diversity to written pieces.
-Develop and demonstrate strong interview skills to extract meaningful and impactful stories from community members, activists, and influencers.
-Be an active QJC intern and engage with fellow interns (through discord, email, collaboration on projects, etc.)
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Discover us at Queerjoycollective.org and @qjcollective on Instagram.
To apply, fill out our application at queerjoycollective.org on our Internship Page.
Email all questions to em*************@gm***.com
How to Apply
Apply directly on Queerjoycollective.org To apply, submit your resume, a work sample, and a brief response to our supplemental questions. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom, and successful applicants will receive a decision within a week.300 total views, 0 today