North Dakota Human Rights Coalition

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North Dakota Human Rights Coalition

Paid Summer Internship

The North Dakota Human Rights Coalition seeks applicants for a summer intern to interview individuals in North Dakota who have experienced discrimination and to document those experiences, with a focus on people in the gay/lesbian/transgender bisexual community, people of color (including Native Americans and New Americans) and people with disabilities.

Skills and knowledge required

	The ability to interview and record oral communications
	Comfort with introducing oneself to individuals and groups
	The ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form
	The ability to work independently and be a self-starter
	Sensitivity to and an understanding of cultural differences among people
	An understanding and commitment to the mission of the NDHRC
	Proficiency with standard computer software, including word processing, web browsing and e-mail
	A vehicle, drivers license, and vehicle insurance

Knowledge preferred

	A knowledge of human rights issues
	A knowledge of civil rights law
	Personal experience of or experience in organizations which serve those who are a focus of the project (i.e., members of the GLBT community, people of color, or people with disabilities)

To apply

Please submit the following to Cheryl Bergian, Director, North Dakota Human Rights Coalition, P.O. Box 1961, Fargo, ND 58107-1961, (701) 478-4452 (fax), cherylbergian@ndhrc.org; applications accepted by all methods. Application deadline: April 1, 2004.

	Letter of application, stating the reason for your interest in the position, and relevant skills
	Resume (one or two pages)

Eligibility

Interns must meet all the following requirements:

	Undergraduate enrollment in a college in Minnesota, North Dakota, or Wisconsin OR Augustana/Sioux Falls or Williams College
	Returning to college as an undergraduate student in the fall of 2004
	Have no previous employment or internship with the NDHRC
	Not be a relative of any paid or volunteer staff or board member of the NDHRC
	Not have participated in the Partners Internship Program in a previous year

Salary, dates, hours and location of employment

	The intern will be paid $8.75 per hour for 400 hours (ten 40-hour weeks)
	Working hours are flexible
	The intern will begin work the first week in June; if available, the internship could start earlier in May
	The intern could work from many locations in North Dakota; relocation may or may not be required

The NDHRC will provide

	Work space
	Access to a computer
	Weekly mentoring with NDHRC staff

Sponsorship

This internship is funded by a grant from the Partners Internship Program (PIP), Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. More information about PIP is available at http://www.hecua.org/pip/student_pip.html.

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North Dakota Human Rights Coalition

P.O. Box 1961

Fargo, North Dakota 58107-1961

Phone: (701) 239-9323

Fax: (701) 478-4452

Email: humanrights@ndhrc.org

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