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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA 350 SANSOME STREET SUITE 210 SAN FRA NCISCO CA 94104 T. 415.288.1800 F. 415.391.3228 amnestyusa.org Amnesty International is a worldwide grassroots movement t hat promotes and defends human rights. Washington State Field Internship Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is offering field internships for individuals who are passionate about human rights and eager to learn more about how field work, organizing, and grassroots campaigns contribute to the realization of human rights in the US and abroad. The internship provides opportunity for growth as human righ ts defenders and provides interns with education, tools and resources to be leaders a t Amnesty International and the broader human rights and social justice field. Located in San Francisco, the Western Regional Office of AIUSA supports the work of AI members and groups across thirteen western US states. The mission of AIUSA's regional offices is to recruit, educate, train, and mobilize AI members and supporters to promote our human rights agenda. Field Organizers in the office work to recruit new activists, develop the capacity of AIUSA members, and provide our members and the public with the knowledge, resources, skills, and action opportunities to enable them to be effective human rights activists. They work with volunteer activists to create public awareness of Amnesty's work through outreach, public and formal education, and by approaching local and regional media. Field Organizers spend approximately 25% of their time travelling in assigned states. As a critical on-the-ground resource, Washington Field Interns are supervised by and work directly with Field Organizer Sara Schmidt. The work and involvement of Field Interns is an essential resource for state-based work and interns are held to the same professional standards as AIUSA staff. Field Interns support the work of Amnesty International by assisting with event planning, organizing publicity and educational efforts, and supporting outreach to community organizations and groups. Field Interns are involved with the development of the greater Seattle area as an AIUSA ´Organizing Cityµ, which involves building and revitalizing AI·s membership base and carrying out strategic and effective action on all priority campaigns. More information about AIUSA campaigns can be found at www.amnestyusa.org/campaigns. We seek interns who exhibit the following qualities and skills: y Commitment to and interest in human righ ts and social justice y Self-motivation, initiative, and strong ability to work independently without constant supervision y Strong organizational and administrative skills as well as attention to detail y Excellence in interpersonal, oral, and written communication y Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to follow through on assigned projects y Willingness to represent Amnesty International locally Special skills such as experience with activism, organizing, and event planning, comfort with public speaking, and media and/or social media background are helpful but not required. The internship will be personalized to the skills and interests of the intern as well as the needs of the Field Organizer. The internship requires a minimum of five hours per week for a minimum of eight weeks. Hours are flexible and may include weekdays, evenings and weekends as needed and based on the availability of the intern. Field Interns are expected to take part in the following: y Weekly calls with the Field Organizer and other calls as necessary y Submit proposals for outreach, tabling, and educational events y Document all internship hours electronically and submit to Field Organizer weekly y Identify opportunities to represent Amnesty International y Identify one event to take the lead in organizing, with support of the Field Organizer and in line with priority bodies of work
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA 350 SANSOME STREET SUITE 210 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104 T. 415.288.1800 F. 415.391.3228 amnestyusa.org
Amnesty International is a worldwide grassroots movement that promotes and defends human rights.
Washington State Field Internship
Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is offering field internships for individuals who are passionate about human rights and eager to learn moreabout how field work, organizing, and grassroots campaigns contribute to the realization of human rights in the US and abroad. The internship
provides opportunity for growth as human rights defenders and provides interns with education, tools and resources to be leaders at AmnestyInternational and the broader human rights and social justice field.
Located in San Francisco, the Western Regional Office of AIUSA supports the work of AI members and groups across thirteen western US
states. The mission of AIUSA's regional offices is to recruit, educate, train, and mobilize AI members and supporters to promote our humanrights agenda. Field Organizers in the office work to recruit new activists, develop the capacity of AIUSA members, and provide our membersand the public with the knowledge, resources, skills, and action opportunities to enable them to be effective human rights activists. They work
with volunteer activists to create public awareness of Amnesty's work through outreach, public and formal education, and by approachinglocal and regional media.
Field Organizers spend approximately 25% of their time travelling in assigned states. As a critical on-the-ground resource, Washington FieldInterns are supervised by and work directly with Field Organizer Sara Schmidt. The work and involvement of Field Interns is an essentialresource for state-based work and interns are held to the same professional standards as AIUSA staff. Field Interns support the work of
Amnesty International by assisting with event planning, organizing publicity and educational efforts, and supporting outreach to community
organizations and groups. Field Interns are involved with the development of the greater Seattle area as an AIUSA ´Organizing Cityµ, whichinvolves building and revitalizing AI·s membership base and carrying out strategic and effective action on all priority campaigns. Moreinformation about AIUSA campaigns can be found at www.amnestyusa.org/campaigns.
We seek interns who exhibit the following qualities and skills:
y Commitment to and interest in human rights and social justice
y Self-motivation, initiative, and strong ability to work independently without constant supervision
y Strong organizational and administrative skills as well as attention to detail
y Excellence in interpersonal, oral, and written communication
y Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to follow through on assigned projects
y Willingness to represent Amnesty International locally Special skills such as experience with activism, organizing, and event planning, comfort with public speaking, and media and/or social media
background are helpful but not required. The internship will be personalized to the skills and interests of the intern as well as the needs of theField Organizer.
The internship requires a minimum of five hours per week for a minimum of eight weeks. Hours are flexible and may include weekdays,
evenings and weekends as needed and based on the availability of the intern. Field Interns are expected to take part in the following:
y Weekly calls with the Field Organizer and other calls as necessary
y Submit proposals for outreach, tabling, and educational events
y Document all internship hours electronically and submit to Field Organizer weekly
y Identify opportunities to represent Amnesty International
y Identify one event to take the lead in organizing, with support of the Field Organizer and in line with priority bodies of work
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA 350 SANSOME STREET SUITE 210 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104 T. 415.288.1800 F. 415.391.3228 amnestyusa.org
Amnesty International is a worldwide grassroots movement that promotes and defends human rights.
y Become a member of Amnesty International USA
Field Interns are provided with ongoing support and training, including an initial orientationwith the Field Organizer. Interns will become expert on Amnesty International and human
rights, and will be asked to deliver a presentation on these topics to the Field Organizer
before conducting outreach or public speaking in their community.
The internship is unpaid. However, we are happy to work with interns to arrange for community service, service learning, or independentstudy hours if the intern seeks such an arrangement. Expenses incurred through the internship will be reimbursed or pre-paid for the intern,including fuel or transportation costs.
To apply, please submit a cover letter (one page maximum) and application below to Sara Schmidt, [email protected]. Please outline yourreasons for seeking the internship and summary of your experience and qualifications. If you have any questions please contact Sara by emailor at (415) 288-1865.
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA 350 SANSOME STREET SUITE 210 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104 T. 415.288.1800 F. 415.391.3228 amnestyusa.org
Amnesty International is a worldwide grassroots movement that promotes and defends human rights.
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