[Hamp-law] Bill of Rights Defense Committee Intern, Paid, Northampton (fwd)

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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:09 -0500
From: Sharon Friedner <sfriedner at hampshire.edu>
To: corcinternshipseekers <corcinternshipseekers at lists.hampshire.edu>
Subject: [Intern] Bill of Rights Defense Committee, Paid, Northampton

Job Description: Full-time Intern (Northampton, MA)
Hours

35 hours per week, 10 weeks minimum. Regular office hours are Monday
through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.

Intern will work out of BORDC's Northampton, MA, national office.
Responsibilities

Responsibilities will be determined based on the skills and interests of
the candidate(s) and the agency’s needs and may include the following:

* Research and post relevant content for the organization's blog.
* Research and write literature, action alerts, press releases, and/or
newsletter articles on civil liberties issues such as national security
letters or executive branch abuse of the state secrets doctrine.
* People’s Campaign for the Constitution:
o Write and edit literature and web pages
o Help the organizing staff keep track of and communicate with local
groups and new members
o Organize local student groups and assist with development of campus
organizing guide
* Sit in on conference calls with organizational coalitions, PCC
affinity groups, etc., and take notes
* Research contact lists (e.g., potential oganizational allies) to
facilitate organizing efforts

Required Qualifications

* Computer literacy.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Attention to detail and ability to work without direct supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience working as part of an organization.
* Knowledge of civil liberties issues, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S.
Constitution.

Compensation

BORDC can offer a $1,000 stipend for this internship. Interns are
welcome to seek out internship funding from their schools or other
outside sources.
Academic Credit

Interns are encouraged to make arrangements to receive academic credit
for their internships. BORDC will accomodate the requirements of
credit-earning internships as much as possible.
To apply:

Email a cover letter and resume to jobs at bordc.org with "Northampton FT
Summer Intern" in the subject line.

Electronic applications only. No phone calls or snail mail, please.

The Bill of Rights Defense Committee is a 501(c)(3) charitable
organization and an equal opportunity employer: women, people of color,
people with disabilities, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender
people are encouraged to apply.



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