Employment and Internships
Employment
Internships
The GJC offers internships for undergraduates and law students for the spring, summer, and fall terms. Interns must be willing to work a minimum of 12-16 hours a week for a period of at least 10-12 weeks. The internship is unpaid, but the Global Justice Center will assist in any way necessary to ensure that students who are eligible to receive school credit for this activity will or to assist the student in obtaining outside funding. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Law Internship
The Global Justice Center is now accepting applications for a Law Internship for Summer 2012.
Global Justice Center law interns will be involved in current projects as well as have the opportunity to develop their own areas of research as it fits within the mission of the organization. Interns often work closely with the organization's President, Janet Benshoof and are supervised by GJC Counsel. In working closely with the GJC leadership and staff (as well as with our in-country partners) the intern will learn directly from experts in the field.
Qualifications:
- Interest in and knowledge of women's rights, international relations, law, public policy, transitional justice, or nation-building preferred.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Languages, particularly knowledge of Arabic, Spanish and Chinese a plus.
- Ability to work independently.
To apply send a current resume, a cover letter, writing sample, and list of 3 references to: aradhakrishnan@globaljusticecenter.net. Only applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Application Deadline: March 18th, 2012.
All documents should be sent in PDF format and should be labeled in the following format: last name, type of document (Jones Resume.pdf, Jones Cover Letter.pdf, Jones Writing Sample.pdf) Please note: only complete applications will be considered.
Undergraduate Program Internship Spring 2012
The Global Justice Center seeks a Spring 2012 Program Intern. Interns must be willing to work at least 20 hrs/week from February to May 2012. While the internship is unpaid, the Global Justice Center is willing to assist students in obtaining school credit or outside funding for the internship.
This internship is a very exciting opportunity for anyone interested in organizational management, communications, international affairs, women's studies, human rights and/or international law. In working closely with the GJC leadership and staff, as well as the international women's groups we collaborate with, the intern will learn directly from experts in the field. We value our interns, and give them plenty of opportunities for creativity, academic growth, exposure to current trends and issues in international human rights law, and most importantly, the ability to make a strong contribution to a pioneering international human rights legal organization.
Specific duties may include:
- Maintaining, editing and updating the Global Justice Center website;
- Social media maintenance, including regular updates to Twitter, blog, and Facebook accounts;
- Structuring and maintaining up-to-date databases for contacts, fundraising, and general use;
- Developing research on potential donors and partners;
- Working to strengthen a communications and press outreach strategy;
- Assisting in preparing materials (including PowerPoint presentations, research, and logistics) for international projects;
- Fielding phone calls and requests for information;
- Researching and writing for organizational publications;
- Assisting with the logistics for special events;
- Other administrative and research duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- Interest in and knowledge of women's rights, international relations, law, public policy, transitional justice, nation-building, web-design, and/or non-profit administration.
- Familiarity with social media tools, database, desktop, and web publishing software;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and perform a wide variety of tasks, over the course of the workday.
- Experience using the Internet for communication and research.
- Motivation, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of Arabic/Spanish/French and html a plus.
Application Deadline: January 13th, 2012
Please send a cover letter, resume and names and contact information for two references to info@globaljusticecenter.net with "Program Intern" in the subject line.