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6 people are interested
Social Justice Intern
ORGANIZATION: American Humanist Association
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6 people are interested
Are you passionate about humanist activism and secular social justice? If so, you may be a good fit for the American Humanist Association’s social justice internship. This is a great opportunity to support the organization’s current work involving advancing humanist values and progressive issue advocacy.
The social justice intern will:
- Create and manage digital media related to our adjunct groups, the LGBTQ Humanist Alliance, the Feminist Humanist Alliance, and the Black Humanist Alliance.
- Facilitate portions of our Humanism for All Prisoner’s Project
- Research current events and outreach opportunities relevant to our social justice initiatives
- Assist in monitoring state policy developments pertinent to social justice and humanism
- Draft educational materials on humanism and social justice issues
- Aid with contact and follow-up with individuals, groups, and organizations engaged in humanist and social justice activism.
- Pitch and write articles for theHumanist.com
- Other duties related to assisting the social justice coordinator, and other staff members of the AHA office as assigned
Qualifications:
- Humanist interested in secular social justice
- Strong intersectional understanding of cultural prejudices and oppression
- Well-informed familiarity with social issues, including (but not limited to) sex, gender, race, sexuality, and disability
- Applicants should be enthusiastic, organized, self-motivated, and reliable.
intern@americanhumanist.org
https://americanhumanist.org
Please send the following materials to Rachel Deitch at rdeitch@americanhumanist.org:
- A cover letter that details your previous/current experience relevant to the position, as well as your interest in and understanding of secular humanism.
- Up-to-date resume
- Writing sample (max. 1000 words, subject does not have to be pertinent to the position)
- Preferred start-date and end-date (we prefer candidates who can commit to at least 10 weeks)
Send materials to rdeitch@americanhumanist.org
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About American Humanist Association
Location:
1821 Jefferson Pl NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036, US
Mission Statement
We strive to bring about a progressive society where being good without gods is an accepted way to live life. We are accomplishing this through our defense of civil liberties and secular governance, by our outreach to the growing number of people without traditional religious faith, and through a continued refinement and advancement of the humanist worldview.
Description
The American Humanist Association has stood as the voice of humanism in the United States for over 70 years.
We strive to bring about a progressive society where being good without gods is an accepted way to live life. We are accomplishing this through our defense of civil liberties and secular governance, by our outreach to the growing number of people without traditional religious faith, and through a continued refinement and advancement of the humanist worldview.
Humanism encompasses a variety of nontheistic views (atheism, agnosticism, rationalism, naturalism, secularism, and so forth) while adding the important element of a comprehensive worldview and set of ethical values---values that are grounded in the philosophy of the Enlightenment, informed by scientific knowledge, and driven by a desire to meet the needs of people in the here and now.
We count humanists and other nontheists as the core of our movement but are always willing to work with friends and allies on issues of common concern. The positions we hold and the actions we take are not simply for our own benefit, but for the betterment of all of society and the world in which we live.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1821 Jefferson Place NWWashingtonWashington, DC 20036
DATE POSTED
August 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Journalism
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Social Media / Blogging
- Public Advocacy
- Administrative Support
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- 20-40 hours per week