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with Girls International Forum
Girls
International Forum (GIF) is a nonprofit organization created
to help girls worldwide connect with each other, raise issues of
common concern, develop workable solutions, communicate their ideas,
and take action.
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Help girls develop the leadership, networking, and personal
and public advocacy skills they need to bring about change in
their communities and to influence public policy worldwide to
improve lives.
- Help build teams of girls to create and implement Action
Projects, designed to address critical issues affecting people
locally and globally.
Internship
Description: Interns are needed to take on a variety of
responsibilities. Following are 4 areas of focus that we would like
interns to work in:
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Research: Conduct research a) in the areas
of best practices in girl-centered programs focusing on human
rights, education, health (teen pregnancy and HIV/AIDS), economic
empowerment, and ending violence, and b) on the status of girls
around the world as it relates to these areas.
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Volunteer Coordination: Work with girls (ages 12-18) distributing and collecting survey information,
drafting planks of the Platform for Action, and designing
projects that involve girls in taking action on the Platform.
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Fund Development: Assist
in all aspects of fund development, including donor research
and grant-writing.
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Communications/PR: Work with the Advisory Committee
on implementing a public relations program. Revise and update
online database of girls programs as well as with work on the
website. Coordinate e-newsletter on a monthly basis.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrated skills in research and writing
- Commitment to working collaboratively with girls and improving
the status of girls and women; interest in international girls’
and women’s issues
- Motivation to take responsibility in a collaborative, creative
manner
- Basic computer knowledge; database and website development experience
desired but not necessary
Hours
Per Week: 8 - 32
To
Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to: zorar@girlsforum.org,
or
Girls International Forum
2324 University Avenue West, Suite 106
St. Paul, MN 55114
For
more information, please call Zora Radosevich at 651-645-3636.
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