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

Folks in this internship program start on September 12, 2023 and work through May 9, 2024. In addition, all hybrid interns must be available (at minimum):

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

• In Person (at our office space inside Gallery Aferro) on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

If you are unable to commit to the schedules outlined above, please do not apply. We are unable to accommodate other schedules. If you still want to work with us, you can apply to another volunteer position.

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) Microsoft 365, Teams and Canva.

• Be flexible, reliable and creative.

• Work collaboratively.

HOW TO APPLY

The application deadline is August 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What are your COVID 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.

  • Masakhane also requires team members to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.

  • 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 a Masakhane intern is unable to wear a mask or get vaccinated, they can choose to work remotely instead.

• 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 August 1st.

• 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.