The Family Violence Network works to prevent family violence, promote nurturing family relationships, and increase the self-sufficiency of persons impacted by family violence. They are currently looking for a Women's Advocate Intern. This intern would help support and encourage women to develop confidence in their ability to help themselves, assist women in clarifying goals and give support and resources in reaching them, provide transportation, and answer the Crisis line. Each internship includes a wide variety of responsibilities, such as monitoring press conferences and congressional hearings, researching, writing, policy analysis, organizing events and demonstrations, and clinic defense. Feminist women and men in all majors are encouraged to apply.
Experience working on women's issues is preferred.
Full-time Internships, which run for a minimum of two months, are available all year round. During the summer months there is some opportunity to earn pocket money by doing administrative work as needed. A number of their interns have received grants or financial aid from their schools to participate in the internship program. D.C. Working at the Coalition is a wonderful opportunity for students to get first hand experience working for a small, non-profit organization. The responsibilities would include updating public information materials, assisting staff with daily operations of the office, and becoming familiar with current WCC initiatives and information.