The Global Experiences LGBT Internship Program offers an
unparalleled opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a career area that
also has considerable resonance. For those pursuing careers in social work,
human rights or progressive public policies, an internship with an LBGT
organization can also be a life altering experience. BELOW my signature is a
list of about 20% of our LGBT opportunities. School
officials with questions are welcome to call me directly at (410) 858-4351 or
email me at jon (at) globalexperiences dot
com.
unparalleled opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a career area that
also has considerable resonance. For those pursuing careers in social work,
human rights or progressive public policies, an internship with an LBGT
organization can also be a life altering experience. BELOW my signature is a
list of about 20% of our LGBT opportunities. School
officials with questions are welcome to call me directly at (410) 858-4351 or
email me at jon (at) globalexperiences dot
com.
LGBT INTERNSHIP LISTINGS-WORLDWIDE
BELOW are listings of international LGBT internship
opportunities in Dublin, Sydney,
Paris, London, NYC and DC made available through GLOBAL EXPERIENCES, the
world’s leading provider of customized international internships. Our program
fee includes customized internship placement and a “bundle” of related services
including a 24/7 “safety net” program coordinator and accommodations. Medical
insurance, visa assistance, on-ground support and excursions are also included.
Students should visit our website at www (dot) globalexperiences (dot)
com or call 1-877-GE-ABROAD.
opportunities in Dublin, Sydney,
Paris, London, NYC and DC made available through GLOBAL EXPERIENCES, the
world’s leading provider of customized international internships. Our program
fee includes customized internship placement and a “bundle” of related services
including a 24/7 “safety net” program coordinator and accommodations. Medical
insurance, visa assistance, on-ground support and excursions are also included.
Students should visit our website at www (dot) globalexperiences (dot)
com or call 1-877-GE-ABROAD.
DUBLIN -COMMUNITY SUPPORT
This non-profit
has been the primary resource and community center for the LGBT
community. Services include the community’s use of their cafe,
meeting rooms and information & referral services. Interns have had dynamic
and flexible roles. Tasks include research, fund-raising and working
with peer support groups. REQUIREMENTS: Junior standing,
3.0 GPA. A demonstrated commitment to LGBT rights is also
required.
has been the primary resource and community center for the LGBT
community. Services include the community’s use of their cafe,
meeting rooms and information & referral services. Interns have had dynamic
and flexible roles. Tasks include research, fund-raising and working
with peer support groups. REQUIREMENTS: Junior standing,
3.0 GPA. A demonstrated commitment to LGBT rights is also
required.
LONDON-EVENT PLANNING
This well known organization deals with London’s
celebration of Pride Day. It is run entirely by volunteers from very diverse
backgrounds. It offers opportunities for those interested in event management,
creative programming and campaigning activities in ramping up for the biggest
Pride Event ever in London on July 7, 2012. There will also be
writing and PR
opportunities for those interested in campaigning for the decriminalization of
homosexuality. Internships duties can vary greatly. REQUIREMENTS: Junior, 3.0
GPA, skills in one of the above areas.
celebration of Pride Day. It is run entirely by volunteers from very diverse
backgrounds. It offers opportunities for those interested in event management,
creative programming and campaigning activities in ramping up for the biggest
Pride Event ever in London on July 7, 2012. There will also be
writing and PR
opportunities for those interested in campaigning for the decriminalization of
homosexuality. Internships duties can vary greatly. REQUIREMENTS: Junior, 3.0
GPA, skills in one of the above areas.
LONDON–POLICE
WATCHDOG
WATCHDOG
This organization is on the front lines… literally! They
make sure that LGBT issues are always on the agenda of London’s Metropolitan
Police Service (MPS). Interns can expect to assist in all aspects of the
organization’s operations including providing advice on LGBT-related issues to
the MPS, helping to
formulate the organization’s own agenda and assisting with critical incidents.
REQUIREMENTS: 2.9 GPA. Criminal Justice and Communications majors are encouraged
to apply.
make sure that LGBT issues are always on the agenda of London’s Metropolitan
Police Service (MPS). Interns can expect to assist in all aspects of the
organization’s operations including providing advice on LGBT-related issues to
the MPS, helping to
formulate the organization’s own agenda and assisting with critical incidents.
REQUIREMENTS: 2.9 GPA. Criminal Justice and Communications majors are encouraged
to apply.
NEW YORK – NON-PROFIT ADVOCACY/ HUMAN
RIGHTS
RIGHTS
Interns will gain experience working in a national
organization dedicated to ending discrimination against LGBT
people. Interns will participate in departmental staff meetings where strategy
is determined and plans are made. Interns are given a high amount of
responsibility and will work side by side with staff members. REQUIREMENTS:
Junior status with majors in marketing, non-profit management, LGBT studies, or
other applicable
fields.
organization dedicated to ending discrimination against LGBT
people. Interns will participate in departmental staff meetings where strategy
is determined and plans are made. Interns are given a high amount of
responsibility and will work side by side with staff members. REQUIREMENTS:
Junior status with majors in marketing, non-profit management, LGBT studies, or
other applicable
fields.
NEW YORK – WEB DESIGN/GRAPHIC
DESIGN
DESIGN
One of the major LGBT online resources of NYC is looking for a web developer or graphic
design artist to re-vamp their website. With an emphasis on
anti-defamation, this organization reports news that is applicable to the LGBT
community of New York City. REQUIREMENTS: Interns should have web development
skills and software proficiency in the Microsoft Suite and the Adobe
Suite.
design artist to re-vamp their website. With an emphasis on
anti-defamation, this organization reports news that is applicable to the LGBT
community of New York City. REQUIREMENTS: Interns should have web development
skills and software proficiency in the Microsoft Suite and the Adobe
Suite.
PARIS – EVENT PLANNING/MARKETING
An event planning and marketing intern is needed for a
non-profit organization that acts as a support center for the LGBT community. The
organization also owns a café that features musical acts and LGBT workshops.
REQUIREMENTS: 3.0 GPA, junior status. Those with backgrounds in marketing/event
planning should apply. Intermediate French is also
required.
non-profit organization that acts as a support center for the LGBT community. The
organization also owns a café that features musical acts and LGBT workshops.
REQUIREMENTS: 3.0 GPA, junior status. Those with backgrounds in marketing/event
planning should apply. Intermediate French is also
required.
PARIS – FASHION
BUSINESS/MERCHANDISING
BUSINESS/MERCHANDISING
A high end fashion company catering to gay men is looking
for a fashion savvy intern for their Parisian
boutique. Fashion students looking to obtain diverse work experiences in
marketing, merchandising and buying are encouraged to apply. REQUIREMENTS: 3.0
GPA, junior status and fashion courses or work experiences are
required.
for a fashion savvy intern for their Parisian
boutique. Fashion students looking to obtain diverse work experiences in
marketing, merchandising and buying are encouraged to apply. REQUIREMENTS: 3.0
GPA, junior status and fashion courses or work experiences are
required.
SYDNEY-LGBT ISSUES & LIFESTYLE- JOURNALISM/PR/SOCIAL
MEDIA
MEDIA
This organization is the parent company of several
magazines and online services targeting queer girls and gay men. Their consumers
are inner-city professionals who are socially active, aware and vibrant.
They seek talented
writers to help generate magazine and online content. REQUIREMENTS: 3.2 GPA in
Journalism, Public Relations or Internet Marketing. This internship is highly
competitive.
magazines and online services targeting queer girls and gay men. Their consumers
are inner-city professionals who are socially active, aware and vibrant.
They seek talented
writers to help generate magazine and online content. REQUIREMENTS: 3.2 GPA in
Journalism, Public Relations or Internet Marketing. This internship is highly
competitive.
SYDNEY- LGBTQ RIGHTS/EVENT PLANNING
This fun group works with pride celebrations for Mardi
Gras. They do this by providing the opportunity for LGBTQ groups to use the
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras and other events as a statement of pride.
Those with concert production experience, social media skills, IT abilities and
fundraising experience are encouraged to apply. REQUIREMENTS: 3.0 GPA, rising
junior status.
Gras. They do this by providing the opportunity for LGBTQ groups to use the
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras and other events as a statement of pride.
Those with concert production experience, social media skills, IT abilities and
fundraising experience are encouraged to apply. REQUIREMENTS: 3.0 GPA, rising
junior status.
WASHINGTON DC- LGBT RIGHTS/MULTI-MEDIA PRODUCTION/EVENT
MANAGEMENT This team produces over 25 fundraising gala events each year that
feature Hollywood and Broadway entertainers. Interns will have the opportunity
to receive hands-on experience with stage and video production, scripting,
advertising and the behind-the-scenes aspect of event management. This includes
everything from searching for LGBT-friendly celebrities in the news, to
assisting with local events, to tracking the revenues from each dinner.
REQUIREMENTS: 3.1 GPA, rising junior status with strong organizational and/or
mediaskills.
MANAGEMENT This team produces over 25 fundraising gala events each year that
feature Hollywood and Broadway entertainers. Interns will have the opportunity
to receive hands-on experience with stage and video production, scripting,
advertising and the behind-the-scenes aspect of event management. This includes
everything from searching for LGBT-friendly celebrities in the news, to
assisting with local events, to tracking the revenues from each dinner.
REQUIREMENTS: 3.1 GPA, rising junior status with strong organizational and/or
mediaskills.