- Internships are 10 weeks.
- The stipend for 2008 is $3000.
Summer Internship Program
Choice USA
Organization's Mission:
Choice USA mobilizes and provides ongoing support to the diverse, upcoming generation of leaders who promote and protect reproductive choice both now and in the future. Choice USA is dedicated to the right of each person worldwide to decide when and if they will have sex, when and if they will be pregnant, and when and if they will have a child. In order to make those personal decisions, accurate information and safe, legal reproductive health services must be available to everyone.
As a national pro-choice organization, Choice USA gives emerging leaders the tools they need to organize, network and exchange ideas to build a youth-centered pro-choice agenda and mobilize communities for reproductive freedom.
Internship Description:
Field projects involve helping with the field components of Choice USA’s ongoing campaigns and development of affiliates. Interns have the opportunity to participate in
organizing trainings and leadership development workshops, aid in the recruitment and retention of campus affiliates, and assist in the development of strategy for our national campaigns. In addition to other meaningful responsibilities, they may assist in the planning of various actions and events including conferences and rallies, as well as accompany field staff on regional campus/school visits.
Skills Needed:
Ability to recruit and motivate diverse groups of people. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be well-organized with ability to juggle multiple tasks and be detail-oriented. Be enthusiastic and have friendly and professional phone manner. Demonstrate ability to be self motivated and self critical. Knowledge of MS Word and Excel and some familiarity with databases preferred.
