Potential Internships sites:

Planned Parenthood of Greater Miami

2008 - 2009 Internship Program - Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to earn college credit?  Consider interning with us at Planned Parenthood of Greater Miami, Palm Beach & Treasure Coast!  Three internship positions are currently available:

Public Affairs Intern will learn how to educate, advocate, and assist in building a strong Planned Parenthood presence in the community. Interns will also assist with advocacy activities pertaining to reproductive health and choice issues as well as acting as a liaison between the organization and students at local colleges and community organizations.

E-Organizer will assist in the development and implementation of online strategies to recruit, educate and mobilize the community of South Florida activists.  This will involve maintaining and expanding our Young Activist Team MySpace page and website, preparing a monthly e-newsletter, investigating   other social networking sights, and engaging the contacts we gain through these methods in our public policy campaigns.

Campus Choice/Vox Coordinator will educate and mobilize students on a campus around pro-choice issues.  Working closely with the
Field Organizer to build grassroots support on campus and in the surrounding community, the intern will help build a network of
supporters that will encourage their elected officials to support women’s health initiatives. Responsibilities also include maintaining
established pro-choice campus/community groups, host Vox specific meetings and events  and to  distribute information on-campus
about issues relating to reproductive health and sexuality education.

Internships will be awarded to students who clearly demonstrate an enthusiasm for and dedication to protecting reproductive choice through local advocacy, activism, and campus and community involvement. Internship applicants must commit to the affiliate 15-20 hours per week for the duration of the semester in either our West Palm Beach or Miami headquarters.

Please note that these internship opportunities are unpaid.
To learn more about these internship opportunities and to apply, send a current resume and cover letter explaining why you are pro-choice and want to work for Planned Parenthood to: Public_Affairs@ppsoflo.org.

*Be sure to specify for which internship you are interested in applying*

Website: http://www.ppgm.org
Planned Parenthood of Greater Miami, Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, Inc.
Headquarters: 2300 N Florida Mango Rd - West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Tel 561.848.6402 Fax 561.848.4461
Miami Regional Office: 1699 SW 27th Avenue - Miami, FL 33145
Tel 305.285.5532 Fax 305.285.5571
Contact: Natalie Kliné
natalie.kline@ppsoflo.org

South Florida Women's Health Center

Website: http://www.sflwhc.org
Address: 419 N. Federal Highway, Hollywood, FL 33020
Tel: 954-921-4161
Fax: 954-921-9516
Type of internship: SFLWHC stands up for reproductive rights and women’s health issues through its work with indigent and underinsured women.  We provide prenatal, well woman and health counseling on a sliding scale. Through this work, community outreach, advocacy, and various educational programs and support groups, we provide a safe space for women to have access to care, resources and information.  Our primary goal is to empower women by enabling them to become knowledgeable about their rights.  Interns at SFLWHC gain knowledge about the challenges, options and rights of women and girls in Broward County.
Skills Needed: Basic computer and phone skills as well as a desire to help women and girls in the community by guiding them to services and information.
Projects:   brochure and report writing; research, statistics and data gathering; facilitating education and outreach of Women's Reproductive Health and Rights; writing newsletter articles; gathering and maintaining member database; web site development; organizing community meetings and events; providing administrative assistance.
Contact: Nuria Almeida, Director of Administration, info@sflwhc.org
Thank you for your interest in South Florida Women's Health Center.

Women's Emergency Network

Website: http://www.wen-online.org
Address: 1234 South Dixie Highway, Suite 312
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Tel: 305-446-4615
Fax: 305-529-8890
WEN works with women and girls in financial need faced with an unwanted pregnancy. WEN provides counseling and financial assistance so that women and girls faced with an untenable pregnancy can make the reproductive choice that's right for them.
Type of internship: must be junior or senior student, requires writing sample
Focus: administrative work, letter writing, research on abortion access and funding sources
Contact: Carol Cohan, 305-446-1910, ccohan@bellsouth.net

Women Studies Internship at the Women's Park

Duties – assist in the planning and implementation of In the Company of Women programming and awards event.  In the Company of Women is an annual awards event that recognizes the accomplishments of women in all professional fields and community service.  Programming will consist of an art exhibit, heart walk, lectures, luncheons, fundraising and family events at the Women's Park.  Must be computer literate.
Time Frame– 16 hours a week for 16 weeks in Fall through Winter beginning immediately and ending the 2nd week of March 
Location - Women's Park 10251 West Flagler St. Miami, FL 33174
Contact Person - Lisa Fernandez 305-480-1717 ext. 104          
Lisa Fernandez - Manager, Women's Park
Division of Arts and Culture
Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Department
10251 West Flagler St. , Miami, FL  33174
305-480-1717 ext. 104 | 305-229-2390 fax
lfern@miamidade.gov | miamidade.gov/parks

Women's Fund of Miami-Dade County

Website: http://www.womensfundmiami.org
Address: 2650 SW 27th Avenue, Suite 303
Miami, FL 33133
Tel: 305-441-0506
Fax: 305-441-0406
Type of internship: Women's Fund of Miami-Dade is a catalyst for social change and economic justice with the goal of creating a community where all women and girls reach their full potential. We work towards this goal though grantmaking, advocacy and community building.Through the work of our Women's Advocacy Project, we are working to create a collaborative platform for advocacy on a variety of challenging issues impacting the lives of women and girls in Miami-Dade. Our areas of focus include immigrant women, violence against women, economic empowerment and women's leadership. Internships at the Women's Fund provide a hands on way to gain knowledge about the challenges faced by women and girls in Miami-Dade County and will focus on aspects of grantmaking as well as assist with the work of the Women's Advocacy Project.
Skills Needed: Basic computer and phone skills as well as a desire to help improve the lives of women and girls in Miami-Dade County.
Contact: Fran Katz, Associate Director fran@womensfundmiami.org

Equality Florida

Website:http://www.eqfl.org
Contact: tobias@eqfl.org
Phone: 407-497-4986
Fax: 727-490-0965
Information: Equality Florida, Florida's largest statewide education and advocacy organization dedicated to eliminating discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and class. Equality Florida is currently looking for students from all fields of study and backgrounds to fill internship positions in our Field, Public Policy, Communications, and IT Departments (see attached Job Descriptions). Each intern will report directly to a supervisor whom will oversee internship projects, assignments, and tasks on a daily basis.
Contact: Joe Saunders, joe@eqfl.org

FIU Women's Center, University Park or Biscayne Bay Campus

Website: http://www.fiu.edu/~women
Address: FIU, Graham Center 2200, UPC Wolfe Center 246, BBC
Phone: 305-348-1506
Fax: 305-348-3823
Contact: Suzanne Onorato, Associate Director Women's Center for UPC position
Suzanne.Onorato@fiu.edu or Bronwen Bares, Coordinator Women's Center for BBC position baresb@fiu.edu
Mission: The Women's Center at FIU was established to provide women with programs and services related to their intellectual, professional, and personal growth. The Women's Center collaborates and coordinates with other university departments and student organizations to meet the needs and enhance the lives of the varied female population on campus. We educate and advocate for systematic changes that will improve the lives of women and men.
Types of internships: 2 positions available:
1 University Park Campus
1 Biscayne Bay Campus

Students with work-study will be eligible for up to 20 hours paid position
The Women's Center internship is designed to provide students with experience in leadership skills, program planning and program facilitation. Interns will choose involvement in one of the following projects and will work closely with the Associate Director (UPC) or Coordinator (BBC) to develop and facilitate the project for the semester. Interns will have the ability to utilize their creativity and ideas in developing their project. Project choices include; the Mentoring Program, Women Coming Together, Wild Succulent Women, or the Sisterhood Retreat. Internship responsibilities include:

  • Eight office hours in the Women's Center
  • Meet weekly with the Associate Director or Coordinator to define expectations, project outline and weekly objectives
  • Project responsibilities may include brainstorming new ideas for the project, developing marketing plan, researching topics related to the project, creating program overview, follow up with students/faculty/alumni
  • General office duties including; answering phones, filing and copying

The FIU Women's Studies Center

Address: DM 212, University Park Campus
Tel: 305-348-2408; fax: 305-349-3143
Director: Prof. Laurie Shrage, lshrage@fiu.edu

Three internships are available. Interns should plan to devote 8 hours per week to work to their internship.

Internship 1: Associate Editor for the Women's Studies Journal, Making Waves.
One student intern will work with the WS Graduate Assistants to put together the yearly published Women's Studies Student Journal. The student selected will learn how to review and edit papers, and use publication software for layout and printing. Students should be interested in editing, writing, and journal design. The student intern will also be responsible for picking and arranging pictures in the journal.

Internship 2: Women's Studies Student Conference Coordinator
One student intern will work with the WS Graduate Assistants to help coordinate the annual Women's Studies Student Conference. The conference has been developed in order to give students an opportunity to share their ideas related to Women's Studies.. The student intern will help generate the call for papers, review submissions, coordinate conference sessions, and stage the conference in the Graham Center.

Internship 3: Women's Studies Radio Project: XX RADIO

Production Assistant - Women's Studies Center Radio Show
Interns will provide vital support in the development of a bi-weekly radio show at FIU Radiate FM. Interns will give practical support to producer and host by ensuring that shows run smoothly.   They will assist with a range of activities such as planning, researching, and producing live or pre-recorded radio shows. Interns may have creative input as well as a chance to occasionally co-host shows and select guests.

Contact Producer: Claudia Garcia Ggarc024@fiu.edu

FIU Victim Advocacy Center, University Park Campus

Website: http://www.fiu.edu/~victimad/
Address: FIU, Graham Center 195A
Miami FL, 33199
Tel: 305-348-1215
Fax: 305-348-6675
Email: advocacy@fiu.edu
Type of internship: Unpaid
Focus: must be junior or senior student with career plans in social services, requires interview
Contact: Sharon Aaron, advocacy@fiu.edu, 305-348-1215

Kristi House Youth Leadership & Commercial Sexual Exploitation Project

Contact: Sandy Skelaney
CSE Project Coordinator
KRISTI HOUSE
(305) 547-6855
sandys@kristihouse.org

Kristi House provides a healing environment for sexually abused children and their families.  As Miami-Dade’s only Child Advocacy Center, Kristi House is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team of mental health, medical, and legal professionals as well as law enforcement that address the needs of our clients and their families.  Last year, we provided case coordination services for 819 children and their families at no cost to the families and safety presentations to more than 4,000 children within Miami-Dade Public Schools including case coordination services to those who requested follow up. Internship / Volunteer Job Description 2007-2008
The CSEC Project is a new program at Kristi House that was launched in the summer of 2007.  This program is managed by Sandy Skelaney, Program Coordinator, and falls under the Education and Outreach department of Kristi House which is supervised by Assistant Executive Director, Dawn Thompson.  An internship with this project is an exciting opportunity to learn the skills necessary to starting up a new advocacy and direct service program including: grant writing, fundraising, researching, coalition building, conducting outreach and providing trainings and presentations.The intern will assist the CSEC Program Coordinator in the development and day-to-day maintenance of the program.  Responsibilities will include:

  • Researching local and regional information on commercial sexual exploitation of children and contributing to blog postings: www.csecinmiami.blogspot.com
  • Researching grant opportunities and assisting in grant writing duties
  • Compiling a CSEC Project Resource Book
  • Assisting in organizing an annual fundraiser
  • Attending trainings, presentations and meetings with community partners
  • General office duties

Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

Website: http://www.mglff.com
Address: 1521 Alton Road, #147
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
Tel: 305-534-9924
Fax: 305-535-2377
Email: info@miamigaylesbianfilm.com
Type of internship: probably unpaid, but free admission to all MGLFF events!
Focus: coordination and public relations for festival held annually in the spring

Women's History Coalition of Miami-Dade County

Website: http://communitylink.gopbi.com/groups/womenshistory
Address: P.O. Box 565307
Miami, FL 33256
Email: womenofsofla@yahoo.com
Type of internship: Unpaid. One or two semester commitment preferred
Focus: Women of Impact project, public relations, archiving historical data

City of Miami Commission on the Status of Women

http://www.miamidade.gov/cfw
c/o Office of Equal Opportunity/ Diversity Programs
Miami Riverside Center
444 S. W. 2nd Avenue, 6th Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
Phone 305-375-5011
Fax 305-375-5715
Contact: Laura Morilla, Executive Director, MORILLA@miamidade.gov

National Women's Political Caucus of Florida

Florida "W" Project
Website: www.withoutboundaries.com
Address: PO Box 531198
Miami, FL 33153
Tel: 305-576-6105
Fax: 305-576-6106
Type of internship: Unpaid
Focus: Political campaigns, research, voter outreach, fund-raising
Contact: Paula Xanthopoulou, Executive Director, paula@withoutboundaries.com

South Florida Jobs with Justice

Website: www.sfjwj.org
Address: 1405 NW 167th St, Ste 100
Miami, FL 33169
Tel: 305-623-4900
Fax: 305-623-6005
Email: info@sfjwj.org
Type of internship: Information coming soon!
Contact: John Ise & Jonathan Harris

Metro-Dade Advocates for Victims, Safespace (North)

Domestic violence shelter for Miami-Dade County and the cities of Miami, Coral Gables, Hialeah, Homestead, and Opa Locka.
Address: 8325 NE 2nd Ave, Suite 218
Miami, FL 33138
Fax: 305-758-2466
Email: pls@miamidade.gov
Type of internship: Unknown
Focus: Possibly the Haitian Refugee Domestic Violence Project
Contact: Linda Simeon, 305-758-2422

Women in Distress of Broward County

Website: http://www.womenindistress.org
Address: P.O. Box 676
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33302
Tel: 954-760-9800
Fax: 954-760-7188
Contact: widinfo@womenindistress.org

Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc. (Haitian Women of Miami, Inc.)

Address: 8340 N.E. 2nd Ave.
Suite 212
Miami, FL 33138
Tel: 305-756-8050
Fax: 305-756-8150
Email: fanmayisyen@juno.com
Type of internship: Unknown
Contact: Marleine Bastien, Executive Director, marleine_bastien@hotmail.com

A Woman's Place

Drop-in Center for Homeless Women
Address: 227 NE 17th Street
Miami, Florida 33132
Tel: 305-379-2673
Fax: 305-374-0027

Nonviolence Project

Address: 300 Biscayne Blvd., #919
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-358-6643
Fax: 305-371-3630
Contact: Diane Landsberg, dianelandsberg@hotmail.com

Vibe Media Inc.

Contact: James Hipps
Director & Chief Editor - Gay Agenda
Vibe Media, Inc.
1007 N. Federal Hwy. #307
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone 954.772.6855 x 114

http://www.Gayagenda.com, a politically based website specifically addressing issues of the GLBT (gay, lesbian, bi & transgendered) communities, world wide.  We would like to set up an ongoing internship program for a political writer/reporter to write and post articles of interest on our website.  We would prefer to set this up as for college credit if possible, but would not be completely opposed to paying a small stipend.  The hours would be flexible, and some work could be done from home.  We would like someone to provide  3-4 hours per week, or the equivalent to a 3 credit course.  We would be willing to take as many as 3 interns per semester.

 

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