Pride Alliance Internship

Pride Alliance 2020-2021 Internship Application

Please complete the Google Form and email your resume to:
Rachel Greene
Student Union, Room 404V
(520) 621-7585

rachelgreene@arizona.edu

Click Below for the Pride Alliance Application Google Form

http://forms.gle/E5thdZ5hNRy9y6ex9

Internship Description

The Pride Alliance Internship is a year-long internship and a collaborative program with the LGBTQ+ Resource Center and ASUA Pride Alliance Internship focusing on the identity, educational, and leadership development of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual (LGBTQA+) and allied students at The University of Arizona. This position works directly with the staff of the LGBTQ+ Resource Center and the student Directors for Pride Alliance. All internships must be completed for course credit either through an intern’s home department or for EDL credit. (Note: EDL Credit is 100% Engagement Certified) ​

Objectives:

• Students will develop a greater understanding of their personal, intersecting identities, particularly sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression
• Students will develop social justice leadership skills
• Students will deepen their understanding of systems of oppression, power, and privilege
• Students will serve as leaders on campus for LGBTQ+ and allied issues
• Students will build community learn across similarities and differences with the ASUA FORCE internship

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Students will participate in a weekly class with FORCE and Pride Alliance interns focusing on identity development and social justice leadership skills for the entire fall and spring semester
• Students will participate as members of the LGBTQ+ Programming Board and attend weekly meetings to plan projects and events under the direction of the Pride Alliance Directors
• Students will work with campus and community partners in support of the goals of the LGBTQ+ Resource Center and Pride Alliance
• Students will serve as ambassadors and represent Pride Alliance and the LGBTQ+ Resource Center at outreach events

Credit Assignment and Qualifications:

• All internships must be completed for 3-course credits either through an intern’s home department or for EDL credit
• Enrolled UA Student
• 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Must exhibit the ability to work with diverse populations through positive communication and interpersonal skills 

Time Commitment

• This internship is a year-long commitment where students must register each semester. Interns must register for 3-course credits either through an intern’s home department or for EDL credit. A 3-course credit totals 180 hours per semester (60 hours per credit), which averages 12 hours per week
• Interns must attend mandatory training at the beginning of fall semester 2020 (Specific Dates TBA)
• Must be available Wednesdays from 5-7pm for LGBTQ+ Resource Center and/or Pride Alliance events/workshops.
• Interns must be available every Monday from 12-2 pm for the weekly class
• Interns will schedule regular and consistent one-on-one meetings with LGBTQ+ Resource Center staff throughout the year (based on the availability of the intern and staff)
• Must be available Wednesdays from 5-7pm for LGBTQ+ Resource Center and/or Pride Alliance events/workshops