Job Openings

Summer Intern

Description

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Work with the MassEquality Staff to accurately assess and respond to volunteer recruitment needs;
  • Develop and implement programs to ensure that the organization's volunteer needs are met;
  • Develop opportunities for leadership development among volunteers, including development of specialized volunteer roles and advocacy trainings;
  • Identify opportunities for public outreach and education, and manage MassEquality's involvement in public events such as Boston Pride;
  • Recruit volunteers for and lead outreach and membership recruitment work in areas surrounding Boston;
  • Accurately track and assess volunteer recruitment efforts and volunteer productivity, and
  • As necessary, assist field staff to ensure that field volunteers are appropriately engaged in meaningful activities likely to enhance grassroots lobbying campaign in support of MassEquality's agenda of LGBT legislative priorities.

Qualifications

Candidates should be:

  • Have 2-3 years experience managing volunteers on a political or issue advocacy campaign,
  • Articulate, detail-oriented, diplomatic, organized, and computer-literate;
  • Able to work independently and manage a number of simultaneous projects;
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and the internet; and
  • Willing to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Top-notch "people skills," including excellent oral and written communication skills, are a must. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

How to Apply

Please apply in writing, with a cover letter and résumé. You may submit your application by mail, facsimile or e-mail.

Mail

Amy Mello
MassEquality
11 Beacon St, Suite 1125
Boston, MA 02108

Facsimile

(617) 878-2333

E-mail

AmyMello@MassEquality.org

About MassEquality

MassEquality.org works to protect, promote and defend equal marriage and to advance lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights.

MassEquality's 2008 Equality Agenda includes legislation supporting transgender equality, respect for LGBT seniors, supporting LGBT youth programs and programs that reduce domestic violence in the LGBT community.

The MassEquality family of organizations includes the advocacy organization MassEquality.org, the educational charity MassEquality Education Fund, and the Massachusetts political action committee MassEquality PAC.

MassEquality's offices are centrally located in downtown Boston. MassEquality is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates.