LPAC Is hiring a Political Operations Associate. The Political Operations Associate provides executive support to the Executive Director and serves as the primary point of contact for external constituencies on all matters pertaining to LPAC. The Associate also serves as a liaison to the LPAC Board of Directors; organizes and coordinates LPAC’s outreach and external relations efforts; and oversees special political projects.
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LPAC is the first and only national values-based political action committee dedicated to building the political power of LGBTQ women. Since its founding in 2012, LPAC has focused on electing candidates who are outspoken champions for the issues that are at the intersection of women’s lives and politics: LGBT rights, women’s equality (including reproductive health and justice), and social, economic and racial justice. LPAC is building a community of engaged and activated LGBTQ women who are joining together to affect positive political change on the local, state, and national level for LGBTQ women, our families and our allies.
TheDCCenter is looking to hire a part-time DC-licensed Social Worker (LGSW or LICSW) to help serve our fast-growing LGBTQ client base seeking mental health support services.
The Part-Time Social Worker will work 20 hours, (approximately 3 days per week), serving a caseload of 10-15 clients by providing both individual and group mental health support services to LGBTQ survivors of violence (intimate partner violence/domestic violence, sexual assault, bullying, hate bias crimes, physical assault, stalking, etc.) Applicants must have clinical experience working with trauma survivors both in an individual and group therapy capacity. Experience working with LGBTQ individuals in a clinical capacity is also preferred.
This position would also work with facilitators of TheDCCenter‘s existing support groups, including GenderQueer DC, Harm Reduction Group, LGBTQIA People with Disabilities, Center Aging and Trans Support Group, to train facilitators on best practices for leading and moderating support and discussion groups. Throughout the year, the part-time Social Worker will provide at least 3 training opportunities for facilitators to grow their skills and ensure the application of best practices for leading groups.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to our Staff Social Worker, Sam Goodwin at [email protected].
Students who are currently enrolled in an academic program, as well as individuals who have recently completed studies.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent is generally expected (with withdrawals and incompletes explained).
Ability to work a minimum of twenty hours per week. These internships are unpaid.
Funding is available on a competitive basis from the Office of Fellowships and Internships.
Academic Credit
The Smithsonian Institution welcomes the opportunity to work cooperatively with schools seeking to grant academic credit for internships. Applicants are encouraged to initiate arrangements for credit with their college or university. The Smithsonian does not grant academic credit.
Internship Sessions
Internships occur during the summer, fall, and spring from 10 to 15 weeks, beginning June 1, September 15, and January 15. Start dates and duration are flexible and arranged in coordination with the supervisor.
Application Deadlines
Summer Internships: March 15
Fall Internships: July 15
Spring Internships: October 15
Applicants interested in combining an internship at the NMAAHC with a paid intern through the Minority Internship Program, Native American Internship Program, or James E. Webb Internship for Minority Undergraduate Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students in Business and Public Administration must submit an application by the deadline for these programs. For more information, see the Smithsonian Office of Fellowships and Internships.
Duration
Part-time, 3-6 month intern projects will take place throughout the year. Specific start and end dates and hours will be determined by the intern supervisor and the intern. This is an unpaid internship.
Location
Internships will take place at the National Museum of African American History and Culture office at Capital Gallery, 600 Maryland Avenue SW, accessible by Metro Yellow/Green & Blue/Orange/Silver Lines.
Background Investigation
An internship appointment is conditional, subject to your successful completion of a pre-appointment background investigation for a non-critical, sensitive position.
Please be aware that complete applications must include the following:
Internship program application form
Academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
Personal essay (use this to tell us how the internship will advance your academic/career goals)
Two letters of reference
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