We greatly enjoy working with interns at the Peace Council. To be successful, 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 a number of specific internships which are available, though we welcome other proposals from prospective candidates. Full-time interns are also warmly welcome. At the current time our limited funds to support interns are already allocated, so any additional internships will be unpaid.
To apply for an internship, please complete our intern application and return it to our office, 2013 East Genesee St.., Syracuse, NY 13210 or email to spc@peacecouncil.net
Possible Internships
Youth & Militarism/Military Alternatives Education Project
(MAEP)
Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON)
Anti-Wars Organizing
Palestine-Israel Peace
Public Relations/Media
Fundraising
Public Outreach
E-Communications
Publications/Peace
Newsletter
"Syracuse Cup" Soccer Tournament Fundraiser
SPC-TV —Peoples 60 Minutes
Youth
& Militarism / Military Alternatives Education Project (MAEP)
Assist with coordinating youth and militarism programs focussed on counter-recruitment
and youth organizing/empowerment. The primary focus is working with high school/college
communities (i.e. students, parents, faculty) to provide students with alternatives
to the military. The intern would work with the project organizing committee.
Tasks could include: staffing outreach tables at local high schools, developing
materials for tables, researching best practices from other communities, educating
school administrators, parents, and students about opt-out forms, working with
student organizations, 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 youth and militarism. A willingness to develop contacts and work with youth. Ability to take on responsibility and execute tasks in a timely manner.
Hours: The time commitment varies from week to week, but generally requires an average of ten or more hours per week. Most of the time will be during business hours with occasional evening or weekend responsibilities.
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. Current primary projects include: convincing the Syracuse
Common Council to pass a Resolution of
Respect for and Reconciliation with the Onondaga Nation, planning for a
second year-long educational series Onondaga Land Rights &
Our Common Future, our Historical Marker
Project and general education. The intern would participate in one or more
of these projects, working with the NOON steering committee and project committees.
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 ten or more hours per week. Most of the time will be during business hours with occasional evening and weekend events.
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.
Onondaga
Land Rights & Our Common Future Educational Series
Assist with the work of this collaborative project, coordinated by Neighbors
of the Onondaga Nation (NOON) in partnership with Syracuse University, SUNY
ESF and others to educate the community about the Onondaga people and culture
and many issues related to their land rights. Plans are underway to conduct
a second year-long educational series beginning in late February 2010 and continuing
through the end of 2010. Check out the schedule,
reports, photos and videos from the original series.
The intern will work with the series organizing committee to help develop the schedule, contact presenters, make logistical arrangements, assist with publicity and outreach to additional university and community partners and assist at the events. Depending on the intern's skills and interests they might focus on particular aspects of the work, perhaps including outreach to student organizations.
Qualifications: Interest in learning more about the Onondaga Nation and Haudenosaunee people. The ability to follow through on tasks in a responsible and timely manner. Good communications skills. 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 at least ten hours per week. Most of the time will be during business hours with some evening and weekend work.
Supervision & evaluation: The intern willbe supervised by the Peace Council staff person who coordinates the project. That staffperson will meet with the intern 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.
Anti-Wars Organizing
Assist with ongoing organizing work of the Peace Council to end the wars in
Iraq and Afghanistan. There is currently growing interest in efforts to challenge
the plans of the Air Force to house "Predator
Drones" at Hancock Air Field just north of Syracuse. There is the opportunity
for a motivated and responsible intern to create and coordinate a project in
this area. Tasks could include: developing project ideas, soliciting volunteers
and building connections with other individuals or organizations, planning and
facilitating meetings, organizing demonstrations, 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.
Hours: The time commitment varies from week to week, but generally requires an average of ten or more 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.
Palestine-Israel
Peace Project
The intern would work with the Peace Council-coordinated CNY Working for a Just
Peace in Palestine & Israel. This coalition involving Christians, Jews and
Muslims and others organizes educational and advocacy efforts for a just resolution
of this conflict. Tasks could include: developing project ideas, staffing outreach
tables, developing educational materials, assisting with study groups or book
discussions, organizing events for outside speakers, organizing demonstrations
and public pressure campaigns.
Qualifications: Knowledge of the conflict. Experience with some type of social change organizing is helpful but not necessary. Interest in working cross-culturally. A high-level of responsibility is required, as well as good communications skills.
Hours: The time commitment varies from week to week, but generally requires an average of ten or more 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 ten or more 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.
Fundraising
Assist with the Peace Council's fundraising efforts. This could include work
on specific events: Plowshares Craftsfair (fall), Strike for Peace Bowlathon
(spring), Summer Phonathon (summer), Music Benefit, Birthday Dinner Celebration
(fall), "Syracuse Cup" Soccer Tournament or other events which you
develop.
Qualifications: Desire to help with the infrastructure work required for a community organization to succeed. Ability to follow up on contacts, build connections and carry out tasks effectively. 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 ten or more 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 whocoordinates fundraising. 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 ten or more 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.
E-Communications
The Peace Council is in the early stages of a complete website redesign using
Drupal. Depending on timing, interns could assist with the organizational process
of redesign as well as technical aspects. We are also looking to increase our
use of other E-Communications, including Facebook, Twitter, email, etc. Tasks
could include: Design work, evaluation and revision of the new site, adding
additional components such as a blog, community forum, tools for committes and
more.
Qualifications: Experience with website design and other E-communications.Good communications skills. A high level of responsibility.
Hours: Requires an average of ten or more hours per week, primarily during business hours with occasional evening and weekend meetings.
Supervision & evaluation: The intern would be supervised by SPC's website 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.
"Syracuse
Cup" Soccer Tournament Fundraiser
If you love sports and want to build career skills, here's an internship opportunity
for you. Help organize the first "Syracuse Cup" soccer tournament.
The event would seek to involve teams from various sectors of the Syracuse community,
with a special focus on groups who have come here from other parts of the world.
In addition to serving as a bridge-building event, it would raise funds to support
the Peace Council's educational and activist work.
Interns are needed to develop, organize and publicize the event, including the following: recruit volunteer organizers, recruit sponsors, recruit teams, solicit prizes and help out at the event. The Peace Council is within walking distance of SU and a fun place to work. Internships are available for the fall of 2009 and spring and summer 2010. The exact timeframe for the tournament will depend on the results of the early research and planning stages, but will be sometime in the spring, summer or fall of 2010.
Hours and tasks are flexible depending on the interests and availability of the student. If you are are interested in helping with any aspects of this event, see http://www.peacecouncil.net/vol/intern.htm and complete the intern application available there or at andy@peacecouncil.net.
Qualifications: Desire to connect with a wide range of people. Interest in research. Willingness to make "cold calls." Interest in working cross-culturally. A high-level of responsibility is required, as well as good communications skills.
Hours: Requires an average of ten or more hours per week, primarily during business hours with occasional evening and weekend meetings.
Supervision & evaluation: The intern would be supervised by SPC Development Coordinator contact Andy Mager 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 moving the process forward.
One to two internships would be available each semester in this program.
Publications/Peace Newsletter
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 ten or more 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.
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 with video production and access to equipment is 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 ten or more 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.