Internships
<P>Our internship program pairs interns with specific departments or programs ensuring a valuable, in-depth experience. We treat our interns as junior staff members; an intern should expect both substantive and administrative work.</P> <P>Along with the duties listed in the <A href="http://www.hrc.org/about_us/internship_descriptions.asp">internship descriptions</A>, interns receive special projects that will allow them to grow and explore their interests while here at HRC. Our internship program also includes a series of educational brownbag lunches, through which every intern will learn about all aspects of the organization.</P> <H3>Intern qualifications</H3> <P>We look for interns who are ready to join HRC and work for LGBT equality. We have tailored our internship program to undergraduate and graduate students, so non-students should check out our <A href="http://www.hrc.org/about_us/5482.htm">open staff positions</A>.</P> <P>Because interns in each department or program undertake different tasks, each internship requires a different level of skills, demonstrated interests, and prior experience. General criteria we look for in all the interns we hire: demonstrated interest and enthusiasm in the role of policy and advocacy around LGBT issues; ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment; and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).</P> <P>Selection is based on the application and an interview, either over the phone or in person.</P> <H3>You might also want to check out <STRONG>HRC University!</STRONG></H3> <P>HRC University is an innovative program designed to supplement the experience of a Washington, D.C. internship by providing young LGBT and straight supportive students with intensive leadership and skills training. </P> <P>Visit HRC U’s website at: <A href="http://www.hrc.org/hrcuniversity">www.hrc.org/hrcuniversity</A>.</P>
