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Employment

There are currently no positions available.

Internships

The GJC offers internships for undergraduates and law students for the spring, summer, and fall terms. Interns must be willing to work a minimum of 12-16 hours a week for a period of at least 10-12 weeks. The internship is unpaid, but the Global Justice Center will assist in any way necessary to ensure that students who are eligible to receive school credit for this activity will or to assist the student in obtaining outside funding. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Law Internship

All of our 2010 Summer law intern positions have been filled. Please check back in July for Fall law internship positions.

Global Justice Center law interns will be involved in current projects as well as have the opportunity to develop their own areas of research as it fits within the mission of the organization. Interns often work closely with the organization's President, Janet Benshoof and are supervised by GJC Counsel. In working closely with the GJC leadership and staff (as well as with our in-country partners) the intern will learn directly from experts in the field. Currently we have projects in Burma, Colombia, Iraq and Sierra Leone.

Qualifications:

  • Interest in and knowledge of women's rights, international relations, law, public policy, transitional justice, or nation-building preferred.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Languages, particularly knowledge of Arabic, Spanish and Chinese a plus.
  • Ability to work independently.

To apply send a current resume, a cover letter, writing sample, and list of 3 references to: humanresources@globaljusticecenter.net. Only applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Application Deadline: March 1, 2010.

All documents should be sent in PDF format and should be labeled in the following format: last name, type of document (Jones Resume.pdf, Jones Cover Letter.pdf, Jones Writing Sample.pdf) Please note: only complete applications will be considered.


Undergraduate Program Internship

Interns must be willing to work at least 20 hrs/week. While the internship is unpaid, the Global Justice Center is willing to assist students in obtaining school credit or outside funding for the internship.

This internship is a very exciting opportunity for anyone interested in organizational management, international affairs, women's studies, the Middle-East, South and South-East Asia, human rights and/or international law. In working closely with the GJC leadership and staff, as well as the international women's groups we collaborate with, the intern will learn directly from experts in the field. We value our interns, and give them plenty of opportunities for creativity, academic growth, exposure to current trends and issues in international human rights law, and most importantly, the ability to make a strong contribution to the founding of a pioneering women's rights organization.

Specific duties may include:

  • Maintaining, editing and updating the Global Justice Center website.
  • Structuring and maintaining up-to-date databases for contacts, fundraising, and general use.
  • Assisting the program coordinator in preparing materials (including PowerPoint presentations, research, and logistics) for international projects.
  • Fielding phone calls and requests for information.
  • Researching and writing for organizational publications.
  • Assisting with the logistics for special events.
  • Other administrative and research duties as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Interest in and knowledge of women's rights, international relations, law, public policy, transitional justice, nation-building, web-design, and/or non-profit administration.
  • Knowledge of html.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and perform a wide variety of tasks, over the course of the workday.
  • Experience using the Internet for communication and research.
  • Motivation, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.
  • Familiarity with database, desktop, and web publishing software a plus.
  • Knowledge of Arabic a plus.
  • Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors encouraged to apply.

To apply, send a current resume, a cover letter, writing sample, and list of two references to: humanresources "at" globaljusticecenter.net. Only applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note: only complete applications will be considered.
All documents should be sent in PDF format and should be labeled in the following format: last name, type of document (Jones Resume.pdf, Smith Cover Letter.pdf, Klein Writing Sample.pdf)