Baltimore College Peace Network Seeks an Intern

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:30:43 -0400

Intern, Assistant to BCPN Coordinator
Position Hours: 100 hours over course of Academic Year

Intern Stipend: $1,000

Organization: Baltimore College Peace Network
Description of Organization: The Baltimore College Peace Network is a network of faculty and students from colleges and universities in the Greater Baltimore area. The Baltimore College Peace Network works in three areas: Peace Studies, Service Learning, and Reflective Action.

Description and Duties of Position: The BCPN intern will provide support to BCPN Coordinator in the growth and development of the Baltimore College Peace Network. The intern will meet in person or by phone once a week with the BCPN Coordinator to maintain close communication about the day to day work of the position. The BCPN Coordinator will provide the necessary guidance and training that will make the internship successful. Below are the tasks and objectives of the internship, which may be modified or expanded by the BCPN Coordinator as needed.

Organize and assist undergraduate students in developing peace and justice clubs on each campus

Organize and assist students in the development of academic programming, special events and campus discussions focused on peace, justice and sustainability as a way to encourage reflective action on each campus.

Organize logistics for and participate in trainings that include the development of analysis, strategy and organizing skills for members of area college and university communities.

Identify and engage student leaders to participate in the BCPN steering committee.

Learning and Leadership Objectives: In addition to the logistical and tangible objectives listed above, this internship is also designed to provide the Intern with skills, contacts and experience useful in future employment, community organizing and peace building. Over the course of the internship period, the BCPN Intern will:

Work closely with an experienced community organizer and nonviolence trainer (i.e., BCPN Coordinator).

Play an integral role in expanding the visibility, effectiveness and work of a grassroots peace-building organization.

Develop community organizing, peace building, and leadership skills.

Understand the historical role and importance of peace and justice activism in academic communities, and the potential for partnership and engagement between college campuses and their larger communities.

Develop understanding of and experience in reflective action and its potential to transform communities within which students learn and empower those students as they enter the larger world.
By the end of the internship period and in consultation with the BCPN Coordinator, the intern will present an oral or written report on his or her work during the year and recommendations for the future work of the BCPN and affiliated student groups, faculty and community members.

TO APPLY: Please send your resume and a letter detailing your interest in the internship and qualifications to Gary Gillespie, BCPN Coordinator.

Gary Gillespie, Coordinator, BCPN

garygillespie@collegepeace.org

ATTENTION: Want someone to review your resume and cover letter before sending it, please feel free to e-mail both documents for review to Christine Routzahn, Director of Internships at The Shriver Center at:

routzahn@umbc.edu