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Sunday, December 4, 2022

Internship - The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence - Chicago

For more information please visit: The Network

Title: Paid Internship at The Network’s Centralized Training Institute 

Location: Remote & Onsite

Supervised by: Director of Capacity Building 

Status: Minimum 16 hours per week 

Stipend: $2250 for a year / $1125 for 6 months

Apply by: December 10, 2022

Starting date: Mid-to late-January 2023


Position Summary


The intern will be primarily responsible for supporting the Director, Manager of Capacity Building and the Training Coordinator in various research, administration, coordination and delivery of trainings and other learning experiences led by The Network’s Centralized Training Institute (CTI). 


Responsibilities


MAIN

  • The intern will be extensively involved in assisting the Director with all pre- and post-conference work. The annual virtual conference is scheduled for March 22 & 23.

  • They will be involved in extensively researching new topics for training, compilation of information and all reference materials as well as creating a slide deck for new trainings.

  • They will give coordination support to the Training Coordinator for the 40-hour trainings. 

  • They will extend program and administrative support in allied and specialized trainings organized by CTI throughout the year.

  • The intern will support the CTI team in quarterly reporting by compiling evaluations and other data as needed for the report.

  • They will help in better organizing of CTI’s files and folders on the shared drive.


OTHER

  • Attend and actively participate in departmental and staff meetings.

  • Update knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining networks; participating in professional development opportunities.

  • Protect The Network’s value by keeping information confidential.

  • Provide administrative support to the CTI team.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.


Work Environment 


  • Some work at off-site locations may be required and those may not necessarily be fully accessible. 

  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, fax, copiers, scanners, filing cabinets. 

  • While performing the duties of this job, the intern is regularly required to talk and hear. Themployee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

  • The intern must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 40 pounds.

  • Travel between the office and other locations is required. 

  • In case of in-person events, late evening and weekend hours may be required.


Qualifications

EDUCATION

  • Pursuing an undergrad or post grad degree (in Gender / Sexuality studies, African American Studies, or Social Work) with a strong commitment to anti-violence and anti-oppression work.


EXPERIENCE

  • Commitment to gender-based violence prevention, social justice, transformative justice, anti-oppression frameworks and community activism

  • Good communication skills – both oral and written.

  • Comfortable in writing notes, briefs and reports in English.

  • Competency in Zoom and other online video platforms. 

  • Computer competency including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva as well as proficiency using social media.

  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, both in-person and remotely.

  • Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds 

  • Must have an understanding and commitment to the mission and philosophy of The Network.


How to Apply

Please submit resume and detailed cover letter stating your interest in the internship and what value you will bring to The Network to 

Meher Rehman - mrehman@the-network.org

With the subject line: “first name, last name – CTI intern”  

No phone calls please.

 

People of Color, LGBTQIAA+ individuals, immigrants and survivors are strongly encouraged to apply. Bi/multilingual encouraged.


For more information please visit: The Network


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