Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Program Internship; WPF

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Program Internship (WPF)

Posted on November 23, 2018

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Internship Program is intended to provide significant practical training and experience in the areas of philanthropy, social justice and human rights. Internships offer an opportunity to become integral members of staff and to work with professionals promoting and administering the full spectrum of the grantmaking and social-justice fields. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund works to provide interns with unique opportunities for learning and exposure to the programmatic, grantmaking and/or operations sides of the world of philanthropy.

Description of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Program

The SOGI Program seeks to improve the lives of LGBTI people and to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. SOGI does this through support for organizations that promote both formal and lived equality, reflecting the belief that laws, policies, and social norms must be changed in order to improve LGBTI people’s lives.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a relevant field preferred (such as public policy, human rights, international development),
• excellent English-language written- and verbal-communication skills,
• fluency in Spanish a plus
• excellent analytic and research abilities,
• initiative, resourcefulness and flexibility, and
• ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion.

Responsibilities:

• carry out research projects as agreed upon with the SOGI Program, for domestic and international grantmaking,
• assist with strategic planning process,
• perform administrative tasks as requested (e.g., note taking, file organizing),
• help to plan and organize meetings and conference calls of relevance to the SOGI Program.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. As needed from time to time, the intern may be required to perform duties outside of his or her normal responsibilities and must be flexible when working on unexpected cross-programmatic projects.

• learn firsthand how a grantmaking organization operates,
• acquire deeper understanding of the role philanthropic organizations play in promoting and advancing social justice and human rights,
• gain valuable exposure to the wide range of philanthropic activity,
• develop and strengthen personal and professional skills in an exciting work environment,
• become integral members of staff and work with professionals administering the full spectrum of the grantmaking and social-justice fields,
• meet and learn from like-minded organizations, and
• take the next step toward a successful and meaningful career.

Additional benefits:

• hourly position ($18/hour);
• luncheon series featuring outside speakers and Wellspring staff,
• opportunities to network with leading foundation staff through meetings, affinity-group conferences, and networking events with other NY- and DC-area interns.

About Wellspring Philanthropic Fund

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. Wellspring has offices in New York, NY, and Washington, DC. Wellspring’s work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being and is informed by the following beliefs:

• Social institutions and structures should promote the full realization of human rights and human potential, and should be accountable to these ends.
• The rights of all people are advanced when the rights of the most marginalized and vulnerable peoples are protected.
• Social…