University Organizing Center Internship

The University Organizing Center (UOC) is a student space that was founded in 2004. The intern's main role is to continue to build the Organizing Center as a central space for activism, organizing, and anti-oppression work. This position requires a commitment to grassroots organizing and a dedication to understanding and dismantling intersecting oppressions based on race, class, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, size, nationality, etc. While there are some specific duties associated with this position, one of the most important qualifications for the intern is the ability to think critically and creatively about developing the UOC as a student space centered on community building, self-determination, and collective action.

Duties:

• Maintain and develop the UOC as a student space for organizing, activism, and self- and peer-education.
• Maintain and expand the Anti-Oppression Library in the UOC.
• Plan and hold events in the Organizing Center to bring students together and raise campus awareness of the space.
• Coordinate and maximize usage of the space: network with campus groups to encourage them to use the UOC, ascertain and work to meet the needs of those using the space, keep track of weekly usage schedule.
• Provide peer assistance and support to campus affinity groups and organizations.
• Collect and make available resources to help students become better organizers (workshops, speakers, books, tips exchanged between students, etc).
• Coordinate with other Dean's Office Interns, student groups, and student leaders for programming, coalition-building, etc.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of and interest in activist organizing.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff
• Strong organizational abilities and time management skills
• Capacity for discretion and confidentiality when working with students and administrators
• Demonstrated leadership skills and maturity
• Ability to work independently and to work flexible hours  
• Availability to serve as an intern for the entire 2008-2009 academic year.

Professional Development:

This internship offers competitive wages, a flexible schedule with professional expectations, an exciting opportunity for leadership development, and the chance to create progressive change within the Wesleyan community. The Intern reports to the Area Coordinator for Program Housing.
 

Contact:
For more information, contact the Dawn Brown, Area Coordinator in Residential Life

To Apply:
Those wishing to apply should submit the online application. Deadline for the application is April 2, 2008 at 5 pm.

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