Sexuality Education Internship

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This internship is specifically designed for folks interested in working in the sexuality education field.

This 5-month remote internship includes an extensive training on a variety of sexuality education topics. Interns also develop effective facilitation, workshop planning, and curriculum development skills.

Interns who complete the 5-month program receive a $500 stipend.

INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with curriculum development (creating online games and activities for workshops).
• Creating effective workshop plans in collaboration with other interns.
• Co-facilitating online workshops for young people.
• Creating a variety of supplemental educational materials, including videos and social media posts.

INTERNSHIP SCHEDULE

This internship aims to create a collaborative community of people who learn and unlearn together, support each other on projects, and provide different perspectives and insights into a variety of subject matters. Due to the highly collaborative nature of this internship, we require all interns to work the same schedule.

ALL INTERNS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND VIRTUAL GROUP COLLABORATION SESSIONS:

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 through Thursday, December 12, 2024

We believe in resting and recharging here at Masakhane, which translates to lots of breaks during the Tuesday/Thursday sessions, as well as one week-long break every month. These week-long breaks are taken by everyone at Masakhane, and interns are not contacted or tasked with assignments during this time. For a list of these breaks, take a look at our calendar.

What does the day-to-day look like?

The internship days vary depending on what we’re working on. This includes training days filled with interactive games, activities and group discussions; as well as project days where folks work on their curriculum activities, videos, social media, etc.

STIPENDS

This 5-month internship comes with a $500 stipend. Stipends are distributed at the end of the internship in December.

ACCESSIBILITY

Our collaboration sessions all take place via Zoom. The sessions are captioned using the auto-transcription on Zoom, and recorded for interns to revisit throughout their internship. Interns are expected to participate as fully as possible, including being on camera (when necessary).

Interns are also expected to watch videos, read our curricula (which is in PDF format), and utilize various online educational tools.

WHAT KIND OF FOLKS ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• People who can provide open, honest, sex-positive, pleasure-focused, non-judgmental sexuality education for young people.
• People who can be on camera discussing a variety of sexuality topics.
• People who can work in a creative environment and bring their creativity to the role.
• People who enjoy collaborating with others.
• People who are comfortable learning and unlearning in a supportive environment.
• People who support and advocate for the liberation of all peoples.

HOW TO APPLY

The deadline to apply for the internship is Friday, May 31 st. You can apply by submitting an application here. Have questions about the internship? Email Stephanie Franklin at safranklin@masakhanecenter.org. Please do not make follow-up calls.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What is the application process?
  • Typically, applicants are contacted via email within 48 hours of submitting their application. If someone is selected for an interview, they will receive details about the interview process in this email. Applicants can expect to receive an internship acceptance or rejection email within 48 hours of their interview.
• Do I have to be a student in order to intern?
  • Masakhane does not have any educational requirements for this internship. We do, however, provide assistance to folks seeking school credit for this internship experience.
• Can I still apply after the deadline?
  • No applications are accepted after May 31 st.
• I am not available for the Tuesday/Thursday hours, can I still apply to intern?
  • Our internship program is highly collaborative, pairing interns with each other, training interns together, creating workshops and projects together, etc. This requires everyone to be on the same schedule, making it imperative for everyone to work the Tuesday/Thursday schedule for the entire internship.
• I am not available for the entire 5 months; can I still do this internship?
  • Again, with the collaborative nature of this internship, we require folks to intern for the entire 5-month period.
• Are there any requirements for receiving the stipend?
  • The only requirements to receive the stipend are: being present, participating in the program to the best of your abilities, and successfully completing assignments.
• What can I expect to get out of a Sexuality Education Internship with Masakhane Center?
  • Interns receive extensive training on all workshop topics offered by Masakhane, as well as public speaking, leadership and general communication skills.
  • Interns get the opportunity to lead and assist with workshops and major organizational projects.
  • Interns have the ability to practice teamwork, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills that can be applied in future community work, academic environments and/or professional careers.
  • Successful interns receive a $500 stipend and a strong letter of recommendation.