We Include – Nonprofit Summer Intern
Paid Internship: Part-Time, Six-Week Internship
We Include is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion for individuals with disabilities in workplaces, schools, and everyday life. We Include is the sister organization of a local nonprofit, Help Us Gather, which advocates for social inclusion and creates social events and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Tampa Bay. More information can be found at www.helpusgather.org.
We are looking for several college students to assist us for a six-week internship during the months of June and July. The intern role will be part of a team working on a special research project to improve the lives of students with disabilities. Alongside nonprofit staff, the team will examine the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), current disability policy, and proposed disability legislation. We will also examine classroom accommodations and create resources for teachers and school administrators to use to offer the best learning environment possible for students with disabilities. In addition to research and policy analysis, the intern team will create attractive marketing materials and video content to be featured on www.weinclude.org.
This opportunity is open to current college students who have completed two years of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree.
The ideal candidate for this position is friendly, organized, hard-working, enjoys a collaborative work environment and is driven by creating an impact in other people’s lives.
Skills Needed:
Policy Analysis
WordPress
Graphic Design
Final Cut or Adobe Premiere
Business Writing
If you have strong skills in any of the areas listed above and are passionate about improving the lives of others, you are invited to apply for the Nonprofit Summer Internship position.
Work hours are three days weekly from 11 AM to 4 PM in our Clearwater, FL office. Details will be provided to applicants during the interview process.
Job Qualifications
- Demonstrate sensitivity, tact, and professionalism in dealing with others
- Extremely organized and efficient with time
- Energetic and outgoing
- Current college student with at least two years of coursework completed
- College GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Positive demeanor
- Ability to work 11 AM to 4 PM three days per week and one, weekend event in both June and July (Date TBD). The weekend event will entail helping to host large social events for adults with disabilities.
- Volunteer experience a plus
If interested, please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. Email us at info@weinclude.org with the subject line “We Include – Summer Intern Application.”
Job Type: Summer Internship
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Education: Open to rising college juniors, college seniors or college graduate students
Location: In Person – Clearwater, FL
Company Information
Email: info@weinclude.org
Phone: (727) 489-5885
Address: 1180 Ponce De Leon #201, Clearwater, FL 33756, United States