Community Engagement Fellow (Student Internship)

Position Title: Community Engagement Fellow

Program: National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Department: Public Policy

Status: Internship, Temporary

Duration: 8-10 weeks (flexibility for quarter or semester system)

This role operates under a hybrid work model, with 25–50% of work performed onsite in office.

Center’s Mission:

Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

The National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence was created to significantly enhance the safety, well-being, support, and health of LGBTQ intimate partner violence (IPV) and domestic violence survivors throughout the United States. Utilizing ongoing input from providers, experts, and consumers, the Institute offers state-of-the-art training and technical assistance that significantly expands the capacity of public and private agencies to provide culturally relevant, survivor-centered LGBTQ IPV intervention and prevention services. The program also works to enhance the visibility of LGBTQ-specific IPV needs and intervention strategies, while conducting research to identify and disseminate evidence-informed interventions and overseeing policy initiatives that have a meaningful impact on the quality, scope, and accessibility of LGBTQ IPV services nationwide.

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:

The Community Engagement Intern will be responsible for assisting in daily operations and managing the National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence’s (Institute) social media content, reaching community through a variety of outlets, and finding new engagement streams. This position will be responsible for planning, creating, scheduling, and posting content. The Community Engagement Intern directly reports to the Training Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Institute staff to promote the Institute’s programs, services, and special events.
• Create engaging content for Instagram to educate the community on issues related to LGBTQ+ intimate partner violence and increase the Institute’s reach.
• Brainstorm/offer ideas for outreach.
• Assist with monitoring social media channels and activities.
• Assist with managing the Institute's outreach efforts.
• Provide technical assistance during webinar trainings.
• Participate and complete 40 hour Domestic Violence Advocacy Training certification.
• Support with event planning and execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

ACQUIRED SKILLS:

As a result of working as the Community Engagement Intern, the student will have the opportunity to acquire experience in a social service career, specifically within the domestic violence and LGBTQ+ advocacy fields, as well as complete a 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate certification. Additionally, the student will further develop their communication skills, time management, attention to detail, and adaptability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree seeking student currently enrolled in college. Recommended to: Communications, Gender Studies, Social Work, Sociology, and other humanities/ social science majors.
• Displays excellent written and oral communication skills.
• In-depth working knowledge of Instagram creator functions.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Alignment with the Institute’s goals to significantly enhance the safety, well-being, support, and health of LGBTQ intimate partner and domestic violence survivors throughout the United States.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Technical Competencies

• Strong computer competency

PROFESIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff
• Ability to multitask

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement (while operating computer equipment)
• Occasional bending, stooping
• Eye-hand coordination (keyboard typing)
• Extended periods of reading fine print

Survivors, transgender, nonbinary, BIPOC, and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply! Your input is valuable and necessary.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical/physical/mental condition, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical condition, age, marital status, or veteran status.