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Internships at Shared Hope International
(SHI) allow emerging leaders to apply their knowledge and skills
in a professional, non-profit environment. SHI interns are usually
graduate or undergraduate students looking to make a difference
and expand their understanding of the issues surrounding sex
trafficking and sex tourism.
Internships last three months or one full semester (exceptions can be made). Interns
are asked to commit between 15 and 30 hours per week to SHI, and
are allowed flexibility in scheduling. Course credit is available.
Interns assist in a wide range of tasks, including communications and media relations, public awareness, research, program development and legal and public policy. Internships are less than 25% administrative tasks, and consist of research and information gathering, support for staff, event planning, design, writing projects and a special project. These special projects are designed and completed by the intern with staff guidance. This provides interns with a solid portfolio piece and experience in what project development and management looks like in a small NGO. Interns have the opportunity to take part in awareness events, press conferences, Congressional hearings, roundtable discussions, symposiums and other events in the anti-trafficking community to network with professionals from other organizations.
The internship program is based in Arlington, VA.
Spring 2010 Application Deadline:
November 30
To apply for an internship with Shared Hope International, please submit the following:
1. A Cover Letter: state your goals for an internship term of service with SHI, and specifically answer each of the following questions:
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a. What is your background in and/or knowledge of trafficking,
forced prostitution, or sex tourism? |
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b. How would working with SHI assist in the advancement
of your professional career or personal enrichment? |
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c. What relevant skills do you have? (Please especially note if you have research and analysis, database management, organizational, language, and/or computer skills.) |
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2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Recommendation Letter: Please include
one professional or academic recommendation
letter and the contact information
for your reference.
To Submit Your Application:
Electronic submission is preferred.
Please send an email with your cover letter, resume or CV, and
recommendation letter to Taryn Mastrean, Programs Administrator,
at taryn@sharedhope.org. Applications may also be faxed to
Taryn Mastrean at 703-351-8064.
Shared Hope International (SHI) is
a 501c-3 non-profit organization based in Vancouver , WA with
a branch office in Arlington , VA. Shared Hope International
exists to intervene for the purpose of rescue and restoration
of women and children in crisis. We are leaders in a worldwide
effort to prevent and eradicate sex trafficking and child sex
tourism through education and building restoration services.
Shared Hope International encourages diversity among its staff,
volunteers, interns, and fellows. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
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