All intern positions are unpaid, but offer school credit. Please submit your resume and letter of interest with “Internship application” in the subject line to the contact email below each description. In the past, interns have used their experience at CLAGS to fulfill program requirements or to satisfy course work in their academic discipline. Ideally, we are interested in applicants who would be willing to make semester or year-long commitments.
Available Internships
Admin & Finance Intern
This intern needs to have great attention to detail and general math skills. Knowledge of Quicken and Excel is a plus but not mandatory. They will work closely with the Finance Director and Memberships & Fellowships Coordinator on issuing of Payment Requests, deposits, upkeep of financial databases, conference registrations, budgeting,grant applications, grant reporting and other related tasks. They will also perform some entry level administrative tasks, such as:
- Assistance with processing fellowships
- Updating lists & conducting outreach to faculty, staff, and students
- Create and post flyers on and off campus (primarily CUNY campuses)
- Data entry
- Purchase refreshments & staff tables at events
- Assisting with development such as fundraising events, online giving, and direct mail
- Checking email and voicemail, forward to appropriate contacts
Familiarity with CUNY and LGBTQ community is a plus. Great opportunity to gain practical experience in not for profit and academic finance management and administration. 5-15 hours a week, flexible.
Email cover letter and resume to: Jasmina Sinanovic at jsinanovic@gc.cuny.edu.
Media Intern
Responsibilities:
- Website management & content publishing on WordPress.com
- Assist with all CLAGS advertising and marketing promotional activities including social media, mobile, mail, e-mail, web, telemarketing, and print.
- Writing and distributing press releases
- Identifying and making recommendations to improvements on social media channels
Requirements:
- Project management skills
- Stays up to date on social networking trends and the web
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Analytical approach to marketing
- Demonstrate eagerness to learn about social community platforms
- Understanding of publishing best practices
Email cover letter and resume to: Jasmina Sinanovic at jsinanovic@gc.cuny.edu.
Events Intern
CLAGS is seeking an intern to assist with communications, marketing, design, and logistics of our events programming. The position will consist of creating and updating CLAGS website and social media content for CLAGS programs and events, designing digital and print promotional materials, support in scheduling events and conferences related to LGBTQ studies, data entry, and assisting with event logistics and planning. This intern will also assist with support at some CLAGS events.
In addition to knowledge of Word, Photoshop, and social media platforms, we seek applicants who have either worked in LGBTQ studies and/or the LGBTQ community, or someone who is seeking to get more involved within this community. Applicants need not have previous professional experience, but we do require that you have basic knowledge of most of the above programs. The position will report to the Events and Programs Manager.
Require the dedication of 8-10 hours per week with flexible scheduling.
Email cover letter and resume to: Jasmina Sinanovic at jsinanovic@gc.cuny.edu.