INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES Lee Dubin Memorial Scholarship Internship Program

Want to make a difference in the lives of people with LGBT parents?
Want to learn about working in a grass-roots,
non-profit organization?

Come intern at:

The Felicia Park-Rogers Summer Internship Program at COLAGE

Come work in the national headquarters of COLAGE this summer! COLAGE is a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more LGBT and/or Q parents. We build community and work toward social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, education and advocacy.

The Felicia Park-Rogers Internship Program

The COLAGE Summer Internship Program is named for our visionary former director Felicia Park-Rogers who started the summer internship program during her tenure at COLAGE. We honor her commitment to people with LGBT parents, creativity, energy and years of leadership through 10-week internships that promote development of young leadership, allow participants a hands-on look at the non-profit field, teach interns about LGBTQ family issues, and promise to be a lot of fun!

COLAGE is the only national organization serving people with LGBT parents, therefore presenting a unique perspective on LGBTQ issues, and providing a once in a lifetime opportunity for interns. This is a hands-on job: you won't just be filing, you'll get to use your creativity and initiative. We are looking for team players who are motivated to learn, share, play, and work hard in support of COLAGE's mission. Interns will assist the staff on current or new projects, with both local and national events, and with office management. The internship is a great way to build your skills in doing non-profit administrative and program work.

Preferred qualifications

• Computer literate (especially on PC's), knowledge of Office 2003, Database Systems, especially Salesforce, HTML, and desktop publishing programs a plus.
• Experience and comfort with email and phone-based organizing and networking.
• Experience and comfort working with youth and families
• Self-motivated, flexible, and full of initiative
• People with LGBTQ parent/s

Requirements
Summer interns receive a modest stipend (DOE $3000-3500) for a ten-week, full time internship including some evenings and weekends. We will help you find low-cost or free housing when possible.

• Must make at least a ten-week, full-time commitment during the summer.
• Must be 18 or over if not from the Bay Area, 15 or over from the Bay Area.
• Must be LGBTQ-positive

COLAGE is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
• People of color, people with disabilities, male-identified people and people with LGBTQ parents especially encouraged to apply.

How to Apply for Summer Internships
Deadline: Friday, April 10th, 2009
Please mail, email, or fax us the following information:

1. Your resume;
   
2. A cover letter sharing your interest in working for COLAGE and qualifications;
   
3. Contact information for two people who will serve as references and can attest to your experience and skills.

We ideally are looking for folks to work June 8th or 15th - August 14th or 21st, although start and end dates can be flexible.

COLAGE also has fall/spring work-study internships; if you are interested contact COLAGE for more information.

Need more info? Want to apply?
COLAGE: Felicia Park Rogers Internship
1550 Bryant Street, Suite 830
San Francisco, CA 94103
phone: 415-861-5437     fax (415) 255-8345,
www.colage.org