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OUR INTERNSHIPS

HYBRID SEXUALITY EDUCATOR INTERNSHIP

This internship involves assisting in the facilitation of youth workshops in and around the Newark, NJ community. In addition, interns assist in program and curriculum development. This internship comes with an intensive training on sexuality education, curriculum and program development. As an all-volunteer organization, this internship is unpaid.

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SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS

Spring 2024 Semester

Folks in this internship program start on January 9, 2024 and work through May 9, 2024. In addition, interns must be available:

  • Remotely (via Zoom) on Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • In person on Thursdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

  • In-person work is completed in our office space inside Gallery Aferro and various schools and orgs in Newark, NJ

 

WE ARE SEEKING PEOPLE WHO CAN…

  • Advocate for sex positive, pleasure-focused education.

  • Advocate for reproductive justice, including full abortion rights and the rights of young pregnant and parenting folks.

  • Advocate for the rights of people marginalized for their orientations, gender alignments and/or expressions.

  • Be present in an online space. Interns must have reliable internet access during remote internship hours.

  • Use (or learn to use) Google Sites, Canva and Slack.

  • Be flexible, reliable and creative.

  • Work collaboratively.

 

HOW TO APPLY

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Have questions about the internship? Email Stephanie Franklin at safranklin@masakhanecenter.org. Please do not make follow-up calls.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What are our COVID safety protocols?

    • Masakhane Center requires everyone to wear an N95 (or higher grade) face mask in all indoor workspaces. This includes wearing one in our office space, throughout Gallery Aferro, at all workshop and program locations, and inside all Masakhane and community events. Cloth and surgical masks are not acceptable workplace face coverings. Masakhane provides N95 masks for all team members who need them. Some of Masakhane’s partner schools and organizations do not require masks, we do require them.

    • The safety and well-being of all of our team and community members is paramount and we strongly encourage members to take the time to rest and heal while they are unwell. No one is helped by people working while sick or overexerting themselves.

    • If you are unable to wear a mask, they can apply to our remote internship program.

  • What is the application process?

    • Typically, applicants are contacted via email within 48 hours of submitting their application. If someone is selected for an interview, they will receive details about the interview process in this email. Applicants can expect to receive an internship acceptance or rejection email within 48 hours of their interview.

  • Do I have to be a student in order to intern?

    • No. Masakhane does not have any educational requirements for this internship. We do, however, provide assistance to folks seeking school credit for this internship experience.

  • Can I still apply after the deadline?

    • No applications are accepted after the listed deadlines.

  • Why can’t I intern for a different schedule than the one listed?

    • Our internship program is highly collaborative, pairing interns with each other, training interns together, creating materials together, etc. This requires everyone to be on the same schedule.

  • What can I expect to get out of a Sexuality Educator Internship with Masakhane Center?

    • Gain hands-on experience working with a nonprofit, community-based organization.

    • Receive extensive training on all workshop topics offered by Masakhane, as well as public speaking, leadership and general communication skills.

    • The opportunity to lead and assist with workshops and major organizational projects.

    • The ability to practice teamwork, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills that can be applied in future community work, academic environments and/or professional careers.

    • Mentorship with experienced Sexuality Educators.

    • Interns who complete the program receive a strong letter of recommendation.

REMOTE SEXUALITY EDUCATOR INTERNSHIP

This remote internship program is specifically designed for people interested in pursuing a career in sexuality education and/or public health. This internship involves creating online educational materials, and assisting in program and curriculum development. Interns receive intensive training on sexuality education, curriculum development and material creation.

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As an all-volunteer organization, this internship is unpaid.

 

SCHEDULE

Our Spring 2024 interns start on January 9, 2024 and work through May 9, 2024. All interns must be available:

  • every Tuesday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Time

  • every Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Eastern Time

 

Interns are able to work more hours per week, if needed.

 

If you are unable to commit to the schedule outlined above, please do not apply. We are unable to accommodate other schedules.

 

WE ARE SEEKING PEOPLE WHO CAN…

  • Advocate for sex positive, pleasure-focused education.

  • Advocate for reproductive justice, including full abortion rights and the rights of young pregnant and parenting folks.

  • Advocate for the rights of people marginalized for their orientations, gender alignments and/or expressions.

  • Record themselves discussing a variety of sexuality topics. Interns must have reliable internet access during working hours.

  • Use (or learn to use) Google Sites, Canva and Slack.

  • Be flexible, reliable and creative.

  • Work collaboratively.

 

HOW TO APPLY

The deadline for applying to our spring internship is December 1, 2023.

 

Apply by submitting an application. Have questions about the internship? Email Stephanie Franklin at safranklin@masakhanecenter.org. Please do not make follow-up calls.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What is the application process?

    • Typically, applicants are contacted via email within 48 hours of submitting their application. If someone is selected for an interview, they will receive details about the interview process in this email. Applicants can expect to receive an internship acceptance or rejection email within 48 hours of their interview.

  • Do I have to be a student in order to intern?

    • No. Masakhane does not have any educational requirements for this internship. We do, however, provide assistance to folks seeking school credit for this internship experience.

  • Can I still apply after the deadline?

    • No applications are accepted after the deadlines listed above.

  • Why can’t I intern for a different schedule than the one listed?

    • Our internship program is highly collaborative, pairing interns with each other, training interns together, creating materials together, etc. This requires everyone to be on the same schedule.

  • What does the day-to-day look like?

    • The internship days vary depending on our program schedule. Some days we’re collaborating on workshop planning and activity creation; some days interns are participating in trainings on a variety of sexuality topics; some days interns are working collaboratively on various projects (like zines, social media, etc.). Our training days are filled with interactive activities, group discussions and lots of games.

  • What can I expect to get out of a Sexuality Educator Internship with Masakhane Center?

    • Gain hands-on experience working with a nonprofit, community-based organization.

    • Receive extensive training on all workshop topics offered by Masakhane, as well as public speaking, leadership and general communication skills.

    • The opportunity to lead and assist with workshops and major organizational projects.

    • The ability to practice teamwork, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills that can be applied in future community work, academic environments and/or professional careers.

    • Mentorship with experienced Sexuality Educators.

    • Interns who complete the program receive a strong letter of recommendation.

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