All interns at the Peace Council need to be self-starters who are comfortable operating in a grassroots environment where resources are limited. They must be interested in learning more about how to create a more peaceful and just world.
Below are several possible internships, though we welcome other proposals from prospective candidates. Full-time interns are also warmly welcome. Most internships at the Peace Council are unpaid. We do have very limited stipends available for one full-time intern during any given time period.
To apply for an internship, please complete our intern application and return it to our office, 924 Burnet Ave., Syracuse, NY 13203 or email to spc@peacecouncil.net
Possible Internships
Publications
Military Alternatives Education Project (MAEP)
Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON)
Organizing
Public Relations/Media
Public Outreach
SPC-TV —Peoples 60 Minutes
Publications
Assisting with the publication of the monthly Peace
Newsletter. This could have a focus on either the editorial component,
the layout and graphic arts component, or involve both areas equally. The intern
would work closely with the Peace Newsletter coordinator and a committee
of volunteers. Tasks include: developing content ideas, finding and working
with authors, writing articles, finding or creating graphics or photos, laying
out the publication and distribution.
Qualifications: Depending on the specific focus of the intern, they would include: writing and editing skills, experience working with publications, graphic arts and/or layout experience (InDesign preferably), as well as good communications skills. Journalism or graphic arts majors would fit particularly well.
Hours: The newsletter operates on a monthly and bi-monthly cycle so the time commitment varies from week to week, but generally requires an average of five to 15 hours per week. Most of the time will be during business hours with some evening and weekend meetings.
Supervision & evaluation: The intern would be supervised by the Peace Newsletter coordinator who would meet with her/him regularly. The intern would be evaluated on their level of responsibility in following through effectively on tasks, on their ability to work cooperatively with others and on the quality of the work (writing, editing, graphics) they produced.
One to two internships would be available each semester in this program.
Military
Alternatives Education Project (MAEP)
Assist with coordinating counter-recruitment programs, as well as working with
high school/college communities (i.e. students, parents, faculty) to provide
students with alternatives to the military. The intern would attend bi-weekly
meetings and work with a coalition of organizations on specified projects. Tasks
could include: tabling at local high schools, educating school administrators,
parents, and students about opt-out forms, participating in/coordinating street
theater, coordinating speakers, flyering for MAEP events, or entering MAEP contacts
into the database.
Qualifications: Interest in communicating with the general public on issues of military recruitment. A willingness to develop contacts and work with youth. Ability to take on responsibility and execute tasks.
Hours: The time commitment varies from week to week, but generally requires an average of five to 15 hours per week. Most of the time will be during business hours with bi-weekly evening meetings.
Supervision & evaluation: The intern would be supervised by the Peace Council staff person who is coordinating the project. That person would meet with her/him regularly. The intern would be evaluated on their level of responsibility in following through effectively on tasks, on their ability to work cooperatively with others and on their role in the success of the project.
One to two internships would be available each semester in this program.
Neighbors
of the Onondaga Nation (NOON)
Assist with the work of this Peace Council project to promote understanding
of and respect for the Onondaga people and culture within the broader Central
New York community. Since the Onondaga Nation filed their historic Land Rights
Action in March this project has picked up lots of steam. The intern could participate
in public education efforts (following self-education), work with the NOON organizing
committee and subcommittee to carry out projects.
Qualifications: Interest in learning more about the Onondaga Nation and Haudenosaunee people. Good communications skills are important. Computer skills are very helpful. Flexibility and a desire to work cross-culturally are critical.
Hours: The time commitment varies from week to week, but generally requires an average of five to 15 hours per week. Most of the time will be during business hours with bi-weekly evening meetings.
Supervision & evaluation: The intern would be supervised by the Peace Council staff person who is coordinating the project. That person would meet with her/him regularly. The intern would be evaluated on their level of responsibility in following through effectively on tasks, on their ability to work cooperatively with others and on their role in the success of the project.
One to two internships would be available each semester in this program.
Organizing
Assist with ongoing organizing work of the Peace Council on issues of peace
and social justice. The precise focus would depend on the current projects of
the organization and the interests of the intern. There is the opportunity for
a motivated and responsible intern to create and coordinate a small project
in this area. Tasks could include: developing project ideas, soliciting volunteers
and building connections with other individuals or organizations, planning and
facilitating meetings, developing campaign materials and soliciting funding.
Qualifications: Experience with some type of social change organizing would be helpful but not absolutely necessary. A high-level of responsibility is required, as well as good communications skills. Social science or social work students would be well suited for this work.
Hours: The time commitment varies from week to week, but generally requires an average of five to 15 hours per week. Much of the time will be during business hours with some evening and weekend meetings.
Supervision & evaluation: The intern would be supervised by the Peace Council staffperson who is coordinating the project. That person would meet with her/him regularly. The intern would be evaluated on their level of responsibility in following through effectively on tasks, on their ability to work cooperatively with others and on their role in the success of the project.
One to two internships would be available each semester in this program.
Public Relations/Media
Assist with the public relations work of the Peace Council on issues of peace
and social justice. The precise focus would depend on the current projects of
the organization and the interests of the intern. There is the opportunity for
a motivated and responsible intern to develop and carry out a small project
in this area. Tasks could include: developing project ideas, developing an action
plan for a specific project, developing campaign materials, writing press releases,
web page design, working with the media or other institutions to carry out the
project.
Qualifications: Experience in working with the media or in public relations would be helpful but not absolutely necessary. A high-level of responsibility is required, as well as good communications skills. Social science or social work students would be well suited for this work.
Hours: The time commitment varies from week to week, but generally requires an average of five to 15 hours per week. Most of the time will be during business hours with some evening and weekend meetings.
Supervision & evaluation: The intern would be supervised by the Peace Council staffperson who is coordinating the project. That person would meet with her/him regularly. The intern would be evaluated on their level of responsibility in following through effectively on tasks, on their ability to work cooperatively with others and on their role in the success of the project.
One to two internships would be available each semester in this program.
Public Outreach
Assist with the outreach work of the Peace Council on issues of peace and social
justice. The intern would work with staff to identify outreach venues (educational
events, community fairs and festivals, etc.), make arrangements for Peace Council
participation and assist with the preparation of materials and staffing of a
table or booth.
Qualifications: Interest in communicating with the general public on issues of peace and social justice. A willingness to develop contacts and be a public representative of the Peace Council. A high-level of responsibility is required, as well as good communications skills. Social science or social work students would be well suited for this work.
Hours: The time commitment varies from week to week, but generally requires an average of five to 10 hours per week. Time will be split between business hours and evening and weekend events.
Supervision & evaluation: The intern would be supervised by the Peace Council staffperson who is coordinating the project. That person would meet with her/him regularly. The intern would be evaluated on their level of responsibility in following through effectively on tasks, on their ability to work cooperatively with others and on their role in the success of the project.
One to two internships would be available each semester in this program.
SPC-TV —Peoples
60 Minutes
Assist with the development and creation of programs for SPC-TV, the Peace Council's
weekly public access cable TV show on issues of peace and social justice. The
intern would assist in the development and execution of ideas for the program.
Tasks could include: developing program ideas, shooting and editing footage,
conducting interviews, finding relevant footage or videos from other sources
and interfacing with Time-Warner Cable.
Qualifications: Experience in video production would be helpful but not absolutely necessary. A high-level of responsibility is required, as well as good communications skills. A film and or broadcast journalism major would work well for this project.
Hours: The time commitment varies from week to week, but generally requires an average of five to 15 hours per week. Most of the time will be during business hours with some evening and weekend meetings.
Supervision & evaluation: The intern would be supervised by the SPC-TV Coordinator who would meet with her/him regularly. The intern would be evaluated on their level of responsibility in following through effectively on tasks, on their ability to work cooperatively with others and on their role in the success of the project.
One internship would be available each semester in this program.