Women's Studies Program
Florida State University
214-J William Johnston Bldg.
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2205
Phone: (850) 644-9514
FAX: (850) 644-7661

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• Announcements  
• Calendar of Events    
• Frequently Asked Questions  
• Curriculum    
• Student Opportunities  
• Faculty  
• Dissertation Support Group  
• Newsletter     
• FSU Women's Groups  
• Local Women's Groups  
• Women's Studies Links    
• FSU Library  
• Women's Studies Library Resources - FSU  
• FSU Women's Studies Program Institutional Memberships  
• FSU Women in Math, Science & Engineering Program  
• State of Florida Commission on the Status of Women  
• Women's Studies Staff    
• Women's Studies Program History  
• Support the Program

Internship/Scholarship
for Undergraduates

Internships with The Washington Center - The Washington Center allows students to intern in a public or private agency in Washington, DC. Academic credit can be counted for elective credit or major credit, with approval of advisor. Women in Public Policy and The Women's Leadership Program two of many programs offered. For more information, FSU students can contact Professor Burton Atkins, Director of International Affairs, is the faculty liason for the program. 
 

National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest feminist organization in the United States.  As an intern with the National NOW Action Center you will be on the front lines of the women's rights movement.  Prospective interns should be hard working, enthusiastic and flexible individuals who possess or seek a working knowledge of women's issues and feminist organizing. Interns should also be committed to continuing to struggle for equality and justice once they leave the internship program and return to their campuses and communities.  Interns will work with one of the following teams: 

• Government Relations/Public Policy Team: Characterized by lobbying, legislative research and writing, and political campaign work. 
• Field Organizing Team : Get involved in the nuts and bolts of grassroots organizing for NOW's broad range of priority issues .  Work on pickets, campaigns, conferences/summits, speaking tours and materials development. 
• Direct Mail, Fundraising, and Membership Team: Characterized by excellent opportunities for experience in marketing, business administration, and computer science. 
• Communications Team : Research and write articles for the National NOW Times , assist in maintaining press clips, draft press releases, field press calls, design and edit web pages. 
• Political Action Committee : Assist with NOW/PAC organizing, including meeting with candidates, processing endorsement requests, and managing Federal Election Commission materials. 

• A cover letter that expresses why you want to intern for NOW and that details your ability to work in a fast-paced feminist environment 
• A current resume 
• A completed application form  
• Two letters of recommendation 

The Association for Women in Development (AWID), in conjunction with its Young Women and Leadership Program, provides a structured internship program for people wanting to gain experience working to promote women's human rights in international development.  The internships are offered on a semester basis (Fall, Spring, Summer) for credit or a small stipend (if credit is unavailable). Interns must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, the ability and desire to work both individually and as part of a team, excellent computer skills, particularly familiarity with Microsoft Access and Excel, knowledge of and/or interest in Gender and Development and Human Rights issues, and good interpersonal communication skills.  To apply: please send a cover letter, resume, and short (1-2 pages) unedited writing sample in one of the following ways, Attn: Cathy Ohler, Office Manager: mail: AWID, 666 11th Street NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001; e-mail: awid@awid.org Attachments must be in MS Word or saved as rich text format (.rtf) documents - No Word Perfect Documents please; fax: 202-628-0442.  In the cover letter, please indicate what semester you are available, what days you are free to work, and whether you can receive credit for your internship.  Visit www.awid.org to find more information about the intern program.  No deadlines given.
 

Pro-Choice Public Education Project is seeking a competent and reliable website intern to manage its award-winning website, www.protectchoice.org    Applicants must have a working knowledge of html, javascript, and perl.  PEP is located in Port Chester, New York, but the intern could work at any location with Internet access.  It is a minimum four-month commitment, approximately four hours per week.  PEP offers $15 per hour of academic credit.  For more information, contact Taal McLean at taalm@protectchoice.org or call 914-934-0138.  No deadline given.
 

The National Women's Health Network has fall, spring, and summer internships available.  Interns will conduct research, update health information packets, and work with staff on a policy project.  Interns must commit to a minimum of twelve weeks.  Fall and spring interns receive a stipend of $80 per week.  For application information, contact Stephanie Donne at 202-347-1140, or visit 
http://www.womenshealthnetwork.org   No deadline given.
 
 

Washington Internships Available The National Academy of Social Insurance is seeking applicants for two public policy internships.  For more information on the National Academy and its intern activities visit the web page at http://www.nasi.org
 

The National Women's Political Caucus seeks dedicated, intelligent, and politically-charged interns for their national office in Washington, D.C. A bi-partisan grassroots organization working to get more women involved in the political process, NWPC trains political candidates and campaign workers, conducts a federal appointments project, as well as generates research and publishes a variety of material on women and politics. Internships at the NWPC's national office offer the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and to be involved in the planning and execution of Caucus activities. Internships are offered in all areas of Caucus operation (including Political Office, Development/Fundraising Office, Special Events, Press Office, Membership and Field Office, and Office of the President). 

To apply for an internship, please send a current resume, a letter of intent, and a topical writing sample to: 
Sara E. Leedom
Intern Coordinator
1211 Connecticut Ave, NW. Suite 425
Washington, D.C. 20036
If you have any questions, please feel free to call 202-785-1100 or e-mail: WinNWPC@aol.com
 

Equality Florida Seeking Interns From Across the State
Equality Florida has graduate and undergraduate internships available each school session for college and university students or recent graduates covering a variety of disciplines. Internships are generally located in the Tampa headquarters office, however a limited number of  positions may be available in Tallahassee during the legislative session or in various parts of the state depending on availability and  applicant qualifications.  Course credit for the internship will depend on the policies of the particular institution the student is attending. The status of a  particular internship as credit or non-credit will be determined  before any particular internship is offered. The Equality Florida  Intern Coordinator will provide an evaluation of the intern's work in accord with the institution's standards and procedures. 

Interns should expect to work approximately 15 to 40 hours a week during this period. Internships are unpaid, although small stipends are available for those willing to make a commitment of 30+ hours per week for more than three months. Since Equality Florida is a nonprofit agency, we may qualify with certain schools to allow student work study obligations to be fulfilled by working at Equality Florida. Prospective interns should contact their campus Financial Aid office for details. 

Interns will gain experience working in a statewide organization dedicated to ending discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and  transgendered people and committed to a broad social justice agenda. A high degree of exposure to statewide issues and events will be gained in a fast paced setting. Interns will participate in political department staff meetings where strategy is determined and plans are made. Interns are given a high amount of responsibility and work side-by-side with staff member working on important issues and projects. 

Experience in one of these fields is very helpful but not necessary: 
Field and political organizing 
Legislation and legislative research 
Media activism and public relations 
Fundraising 
Information systems, internet, and WWW 
Accounting and finance 
Conference and event logistics and management 

Applicants for internships must be (one of the following):  Enrolled in a degree program at least half-time in a graduate or undergraduate institution or a successful graduate of the same within the preceding 12 months. 
Successful candidates must have the following skills: 
Knowledge of and commitment to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues 
Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing 
Computer proficiency for word processing, database work, email, and WWW research 
Desire and commitment to work in a multi-cultural environment where commitment to diversity based on race, ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation and physical ability is an important institutional value 
Send information to: 1222 S. Dale Mabry, Suite 652,  Tampa, Fl 33629.  Do not FAX or Email your information. 
 
 

Internship in Feminism and Public Policy
The Feminist Majority and Feminist Majority Foundation seek highly motivated college students who aspire to become leaders in the feminist movement to serve as interns in our Washington D.C., and Los Angeles Offices. Full time internships, which run for a minimum of 2 months, are available year round. We prefer that interns work 35-40 hours/week. From September to May, a stipend of $70/week is offered. In exchange, interns are expected to do up to 10 hours per week of administrative work. During the summer (June-August) no stipend is offered, but there is some opportunity to earn pocket money by doing administrative work as needed. 
Qualifications: Feminist women and men in all majors are encouraged to apply. The internship is most suited for undergraduate students. We perfer applicants who have experience working on women's issues on campus and/or in their communities, or through a previous internship or job. To Apply: send resume, writing sample (3-5 pages on a topic pertinent to women's issues) and cover letter. Also include two letters of recommendation. 
Las Angeles Office: Diana Garcia, Internship Coordinator, Feminist Majority, 8105 West Third Street, Suite 1, Los Angeles, CA 90048 
phone (323)651-0495, fax: (323) 653-2689 
Washington D.C. , Silvia Henriquez, Internship Coordinator, Feminist Majority, 1600 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 801, Arlington, VA 22209, phone: (703)522-2214, fax: (703) 522-2219 
How to Afford the Internship:
A number of interns receive grants or finicial their schools to participate in our internship program. 
Come to the Women's Studies Office for More Info
**see website at http://www.feminist.org
 

Institute for Experiential Learning in Washington, DC offers internships for all majors.  Students with Women's Studies major can work with various organizations such as National Women's Health Work, National Organization for Women (NOW), and National Women's Political Caucus.    For more information contact Institute for Experiential Learning, 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 707, Washington, DC 20006.  Phone: 1-800-IEL-0770, web site at www.ielnet.org , e-mail: info@ielnet.org. Deadlines vary. 
 

Intern Positions Available: The Women's Sports Foundation is currently accepting applications for paid summer internships.  Interns work in our Information Referral Service and with individual supervisors in our various departments.  Internships are full-time positions at our office in East Meadow, N.Y.  To apply for the position, a formal application must be submitted, along with a resume and two letters of recommendation.  For an application or more information, please call the Foundation at 1-800-227-3988. 
 

Center for Global Education at Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota, offers three undergraduate study abroad semester programs focusing on issues of gender/women and development.   The Center is committed to facilitate the exchange of diverse perspectives not only between students and the people of Latin American and Southern Africa, but also among the student participants themselves.  Students participating in the Center programs: 1) encounter Latin American and Southern African women struggling for justice; 2) expand their world view and challenge perceptions about "Third World" women; 3) explore the integral roles women play in the development of their countries.  The program offers a unique year-long study abroad experience for Women's Studies major.  The Center also offers scholarships for students of color who participate in the programs.  Students who wish to discuss the programs further could call the Center at 1-800-299-8889. No deadline given.
 

The Feminist Women's Health Center of Atlanta, Georgia offers a variety of internship options.  As a women's health care provider, educator, and advocate, there are many avenues in which students could pursue an internship at the Center.  Each intern will have a job description and/or a checklist for its completion.  There are also trainings, activities, and team-building events included in the summer internships, and in many of the internships offered year round.  Some internship options include:  Board of Directors Internship, Clinical Internship, Coordinator internship, Counseling Internship, Fundraising Internship, Grassroots Organizing Internship (Volunteer Recruitment and Community Outreach), Lesbian Health Internship, Medical Students for Choice Internship, Political Organizing Internship, Public Relations/Marketing Internship, Training Internship, and Web Site Internship.  For an informational packet and application for the intern program, contact the Center at 404-875-7115.  A packet is available for viewing in the Women's Studies office, located in 475 Bellamy on the FSU main campus. No deadline given.
 

Internship - Pro-Choice Public Education Project  The PEP is a national collaborative of 47 pro-choice organizations dedicated to educating and energizing young women about issues of reproductive choice.  PEP is the only pro-choice coalition in the US dedicated exclusively to conducting pro-choice public opinion research on young women and crafting and widely disseminating creative pro-choice messages, public education materials and activities targeted at young women.  Intern duties may include:

• Conducting outreach to pro-choice and progressive organizations.  This includes responding to inquiries abou PEP via phone and email; disseminating and tracking PEP's public education materials; and conducting research for new outreach opportunities.
• Assisting with development, including correspondence with foundations and assisting with production of proposals and reports.
• Coordinating Interactive Action Briefings (IABs) and meeting with the Steering Committee, Leadership, and grassroots organization across the country.
• General administrative assistance.

The AFL-CIO has positions available nationwide for newly trained union organizers. It has paid training program which helps to match talented people with unions expanding their organizing programs.  For more information, contact the Midwest office in Ypsilanti, Michigan at (734) 480-4377 or contact Erika Robers at erobers@hotmail.com No deadline given.
 
 

The National Women's Political Caucus seeks dedicated, intelligent, and politically-charged interns for their national office in Washington, D.C. A bi-partisan grassroots organization working to get more women involved in the political process, NWPC trains political candidates and campaign workers, conducts a federal appointments project, as well as generates research and publishes a variety of material on women and politics. Internships at the NWPC's national office offer the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and to be involved in the planning and execution of Caucus activities. Internships are offered in all areas of Caucus operation (including Political Office, Development/Fundraising Office, Special Events, Press Office, Membership and Field Office, and Office of the President). To apply for an internship, please send a current resume, a letter of intent, and a topical writing sample to:  Sara E. Leedom, Intern Coordinator, 1211 Connecticut Ave, NW. Suite 425, Washington, D.C. 20036  If you have any questions, please feel free to call 202-785-1100 or e-mail: WinNWPC@aol.com No deadline given.