Internship Program
Internship Description and Responsibilities
Intern responsibilities vary and are determined individually for each intern, though you can of course express interest in one or more of the following categories of intern positions in your application. Our staff meets with each incoming intern to come up with a mix of assignments that best matches the intern's learning goals and skills with the Consortium's current needs. This internship provides interns with the opportunity to see how a small NGO functions on a day-to-day basis as well as develop their own leadership skills as an essential part of this organization.
Typical intern tasks may include:
● Assisting in research for Consortium bibliographic resources and projects related to the Feminist Roadmap for Sustainable Peace and Planet.
● Supporting the expansion of the Consortium's Research Hub.
● Contributing to event planning and coordination for the Consortium’s Speaker Series.
● Maintaining and updating the Consortium's website and online resources.
● Attending and transcribing events and webinars related to gender, conflict, and sustainability issues.
● Assisting in the management and day-to-day operations of the organization, including opportunities to serve as an intern team leader.
Below we outline three different intern roles, along with the expectations and responsibilities for each; in your application, please indicate which one you are applying for. But also please be aware that throughout their time at the Consortium, interns will have the ability to work on a wide variety of projects and take on multiple roles if they choose. The forms of work vary - for most interns this includes some work directly with staff, some with interns on teams, and/or some independant work.
Research and Administrative Intern: Research and Administrative Interns’ role includes responsibilities such as: supporting the expansion of the Consortium’s Research Hub; assisting in research for Consortium publications; providing support in planning Consortium events; transcribing recordings of interviews, speaker events and workshops; and conducting background research on topics relevant to the Feminist Roadmap for Sustainable Peace and Planet (FRSPP) project. Additionally, they will provide administrative support to the Consortium, helping to manage a variety of organizational functions and operations.
Social Media and Communications Intern: Social Media and Communications Interns will provide support in running the Consortium’s social media accounts, and in the execution of our communications strategy. They will manage our Facebook and LinkedIn; research and share relevant sources and events with our followers; publicize the organization’s publications and events; and do outreach to our key constituencies. They will also provide administrative support to the Consortium’s organizational functions and operations.
Graphic Design Intern: The Graphic Design Interns will be responsible for designing graphics for the Consortium’s website, publications, events, and social media posts. Ideally, the interns would also create infographics and assist in creating new project logos. They will also provide administrative support to the Consortium’s organizational functions and operations.
Requirements for all 3 Consortium Intern Roles:
● Excellent organizational, research, communications and interpersonal skills
● Positive and pro-active attitude
● A high level of initiative and sense of responsibility
● An expressed and/or demonstrated interest in gender analysis of armed conflict, peacebuilding and/or environmental crises
● Meticulous attention to detail
● The ability to work both independently and in team settings
● Computer literacy (familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google documents)
● Although not a requirement, most interns are either current students (undergraduate sophomores through PhD candidates) or recent graduates.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For Summer 2025 internships, preference will be given to applications received no later than April 1st, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To learn how to apply, please visit our How to Apply page. If you have any questions, please email volunteer [at] genderandsecurity.org.
