PACE LGBTQA &
SOCIAL JUSTICE
CENTER
41 PARK ROW, 9TH
FLOOR ROOM 901
NEW YORK, NY
10038
WEB: WWW.PACE.EDU/LGBTQA-CENTER
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 212.346.1966
LGBTQA & SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
Our Mission:
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning and Ally (LGBTQA)
Social Justice Center exists to create campus environments that are inclusive
and supportive of student, staff, and faculty diversity in the areas of sexuality
and gender identity and expression. The office promotes identity expression,
self determination and exploration on all levels for all members of Pace
University through advocacy, education, activism, programming and a
commitment to social justice.
Some Functions of the Center:
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Serve as a clear and visible sign of university-sanctioned support for the
LGBTQ and ally community.
Create a welcoming environment for all people interested in developing
their understanding of LGBTQ and ally issues.
Advocacy, activism and community building with a focus on diversity,
multicultural issues and social justice
Education and outreach on the isolating impact of gender and sexuality
norming.
Help students, staff and faculty to build conscientious communities of care,
inclusion, support, and trust.
Provide direct service to LGBTQ students, staff, faculty and their allies in the
forms of advisement, advocacy, career networking, referral services,
education and training, event sponsorship and co-sponsorship, leadership
development, and peer mentorship programs.
To all Applicants for the
Pace University
LGBTQA & SOCIAL JUSTICE
CENTER
Internship Position:
LGBTQA and Social Justice Center Interns are responsible for supporting a
learning environment at Pace that contributes positively to student
development and consciousness raising around LGBTQA issues.
We are looking for individuals with strong commitments to the continued
empowerment of underrepresented individuals, dedication to cultural
awareness, and demonstrated initiative or interest in the areas of sexuality,
gender and justice.
The working philosophy of the LGBTQA & Social Justice Center is built upon
promoting inclusive communities that thrive on the unique qualities of
individuals and provide opportunities for professional growth and development.
Applicants who are comfortable in multicultural environments and who enjoy
learning from new and challenging experiences are usually well suited for these
positions.
If selected to be an intern at the Center, you will be required to participate in
orientation/staff training and ongoing training throughout the academic year.
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LGBTQA & SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER Internship Positions:
Grant-Writing Intern:
Submit a summary of your experience in applying for grants. If you are enrolled or were
currently enrolled in a grant-writing course, please list it in your response. Please provide a
grant-writing sample.
Gender Justice Intern:
Share an overview of your ideas for programs, events and information to work toward
gender justice on campus. Please describe any previous experience working with, learning
about or supporting the transgender community. What programs would you suggest to
support, advocate for and engage the Transgender community at Pace.
International Student Liaison:
Please describe how you would provide outreach to international students. What types of
programs would you plan to support this population? If you have been involved in providing
outreach to LGBTQA International students please describe.
Outreach Intern for Community Development:
Submit 1) a summary of your experiences working within and across student organizations,
and 2) an overview of your ideas for conducting outreach to students at Pace University.
Outreach Intern for Racial & Ethnic Diversity:
Submit 1) a summary of your experiences working with people from diverse racial/ethnic
backgrounds, and 2) an overview of your ideas for conducting outreach to students of color
who are LGBTQA.
Performing Arts Intern:
This individual will be responsible for organizing and developing original LGBT related
performances and for connecting the community to performing arts at Pace and in NYC.
Please list the topics you would like to create performances for, what you envision for a
performance and how you would engage and involve the Pace community in this initiative?
Programming Intern:
Prepare a step-by-step outline of how you would accomplish planning, hosting and
advertising an on-campus event for the Center. Describe, in detail, the steps that you would
need to take in order to accomplish the event. What types of events or programs would you
be interested in organizing? Please describe other events you have been involved in.
Social Media & Marketing Intern:
Please discuss how you would use social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter, & Tumblr to 1)
connect the community to the Center 3) promote events 3) create awareness about LGBTQ
issues and initiatives. What types of information would want to include? Please describe a
clever way you would promote the LGBTQA Center using marketing or social media.
Writer/Editor Intern:
Submit 1) a writing sample of approximately 500-700 words, 2) a description of how you
would approach assigning and coordinating work for a small team of student writers, and 3)
if any, relevant experience working with publishing software, such as Microsoft Publisher.
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POSITION (Choose no more than two & star your top choice)
If you are applying for more than one position, please indicate which is your first and which is
your second choice.
1._______ Grant Writing Intern
7. _______ Programming Intern
2._______ Gender Justice Intern
8, _______ Social Media & Marketing Intern
3. _______ International Student Liaison Intern
9. _______ Writer/Editor Intern
4. _______ Outreach Intern for Community
Development
5. _______ Outreach Intern for Racial & Ethnic
Diversity
6. _______ Performing Arts Intern
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
MAJOR(S) & SCHOOL
STUDENT STATUS:
M.I.
PREFERRED NAME
FRESHMAN
SOPHOMORE
SENIOR
GRADUATE
JUNIOR
EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE
Please choose one:
December
May
Year:
HOME ADDRESS
STREET
CITY
STATE
PHONE
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EMAIL ADDRESS:
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INFORMATION
WILL YOU BE IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA THE ENTIRE UPCOMING ACADEMIC YEAR?
IF ANSWERED NO, PLEASE EXPLAIN:
YES
NO
HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO INTERN?
PLEASE INDICATE YOUR AVAILABLITTO INTENR EACH DAY IN THE SUMMER?
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LGBTQA & SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER IS OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-5PM
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
OFFICE
CLOSED
OFFICE
CLOSED
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Why are you interested in Interning at the LGBTQA & Social Justice Center?
What specific skills and/or strengths would you bring to the Center?
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED
APPLICATIONS & RESUMES to
[email protected]
Or Drop off at the LGBTQA Center at
41 Park Row, 9 th Floor, Room 901
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