HRC Religion and Faith Program Internship
The Human Rights Campaign Religion and Faith Program’s mission is to change the conversation in this country about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and faith. HRC is standing alongside religious people who have been speaking out for GLBT equality. Our approach is twofold: (1) to amplify the voices of faith leaders who are willing to speak out for GLBT equality (2) to equip GLBT people of faith and our allies to use faith language in advocacy.
Responsibilities
The Religion and Faith Program Intern will be responsible for at least one project that requires significant research and writing. Further responsibilities include:
- Implementing logistical details for Religion and Faith Program events
- Creating weekly Out In Scripture emails and bi-weekly Religion e-newsletters through our online advocacy campaign management system
- Booking travel, shipping materials and processing financial requests
- Answering e-mail and phone inquiries from clergy and lay people throughout the country
- Updating congregation contacts in the HRC Religion and Faith Program database
- Other administrative duties as needed
Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in GLBT concerns
- Desire to learn about a broad range of faith traditions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Aptitude for web-based programming
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Inclination for web-based research and database management
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- A strong sense of compassion and affinity for people of faith
Outcomes
- Gain a deeper and broader understanding of faith traditions and GLBT issues
- Experience working with nationwide networks of clergy, laity, and religious organizations
- Develop lasting relationships with prominent clergy throughout the country
- Concrete experience organizing events and building coalition partners
- Demonstrated administrative skills that are applicable to entry level employment
Other
- This is a paid internship -- Part time (20 hrs, $131.25 /week) or Full Time (40 hrs, $262.50 / week)
- All of our internships are based out of our offices in Washington, D.C. We cannot provide housing for our interns
- Resume and cover letters must be in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format
- Please refer questions to our website, http://www.hrc.org/about_us/internships.asp
- For any other questions, e-mail intern@hrc.org
- NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.