Women’s Rights Interns

Interns will gain valuable experience in grassroots activism, assisting with campaigns, programs and actions to advocate for the women and girls of New York.

Hours

12-16 hours per week in Fall & Spring; 3-4 days a week for 4 weeks in Summer

Pay

Stipend

Location

Manhattan

Spring and Summer 2024 internship applications are now open!

“Protesting with NOW-NYC and other feminist organizations during the Kavanaugh hearings is my favorite memory from this experience. I had never participated in a rally, so it was exciting to witness that moment in history from the ‘front lines’ as an activist.” – Rosario

Responsibilities

• Manage social media accounts
• Write and update website content for campaigns, actions, news and events
• Help organize and participate in rallies, protests and special events
• Conduct policy research and draft talking points
• Design outreach and weekly communications
• Provide information and referrals over the phone to women in need
• Assist with donor research, prospecting and other development efforts
• Provide administrative support to staff as needed

“During my time at NOW-NYC, I got to perform a broad array of tasks and felt like my contributions were not only necessary, but meaningful. I would definitely recommend applying to NOW-NYC’s internship program to anyone committed to feminist activism and advocacy who is excited to delve into every aspect of non-profit work!” – Hilary

Requirements

We are seeking highly motivated undergraduate or graduate students who display the following:

• Professional and responsible demeanor
• Commitment to NOW’s mission and advocacy for women’s rights
• Ability to work independently and see projects through to completion
• Detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills (web writing experience is highly desirable)
• Experience using social media (for professional purposes is desirable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (google docs, graphic design and video editing skills are a plus)

How to apply

Spring and Summer 2024 internship applications are now open!

Applications are accepted for the following periods — Summer (June to August), Fall (September to December), and Spring (January to May).

Email your resume to [email protected]. Please clearly indicate which internship track you are applying for and what your daily availability is (e.g. full days on Mondays & Tuesdays, and half days on Thursday & Fridays).

NOW-NYC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of any race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and from any underrepresented groups.