2010 Black AIDS Institute Summer Internship
The Black AIDS Institute (The Institute), founded in May 1999, is the only national HIV/AIDS think tank in the U.S. focused exclusively on Black people. The Institute's Mission is to stop the AIDS pandemic in Black communities by engaging and mobilizing traditional Black leaders, institutions and individuals in efforts to confront HIV. The Institute interprets public and private sector HIV policies, conducts trainings, offers technical assistance, disseminates information and provides advocacy mobilization from a uniquely and unapologetically Black point of view. The Institute is pleased to announce its 2010 Summer Internship Program. The Institute will select college students who have exemplified strong leadership skills, experience in HIV/AIDS education, treatment, policy and/or advocacy, and are committed to the mission of the Institute. Students will have the opportunity participate in a 12 week internship that will allow them to gain invaluable experience developing and implementing national HIV/AIDS awareness initiatives, and other non-profit and public health development skills. Projects and Responsibilities Interns may elect an internship focus track. Tracks include: Program Development, Policy & Research, media and communications, fundraising and development, and Non-Profit Finance and Administration. Interns will have meaningful and relevant assignments focused on achieving the goals of the Institute along with broadening their professional experiences. All interns will be expected to assist with administrative and logistical duties as needed, in addition to: * Serving on the steering committee and planning the fall Teach-In for Leaders in the Fight to Eradicate AIDS (LIFE AIDS) campus mobilization program. * Working on initiatives like Test 1 Million, Greater Than AIDS, Heroes In the Struggle, and African American HIV University. * Researching: Gathering data for CitySheets, HIV/AIDS Conferences and trainings. * Updating social networking pages and Blogging for BlackAIDS.org and Ledge Magazine. * Participating in staff and team meetings, and meeting regularly with management mentor. * Maintain portfolio of all work accomplished: writings, power points, presentations, public speaking etc. The internship is a wonderful opportunity for high-performing college students to gain exposure to the daily operations of the nation’s leading non-profit focusing on HIV/AIDS advocacy within the Black community; and to gain professional experience working with leaders in activism and grassroots organizing. Students enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities, majoring in Health, Communications, Social Sciences, Organizational Development, and Education are encouraged to apply. Application Process Completed applications must be emailed to The internship program is from June 7 to August 27, 2010. Interns will receive three monthly stipends of $1,000. The Institute will work with students to receive academic credit if the internship program fulfills the requirements of their respective universities. It is the responsibility of the intern to make arrangements for housing and transportation for the duration of the internship. The Institute will not be able to provide housing or travel assistance. Click here to download: Internship_Application For more information or to answer any questions regarding the Institute’s internship program, contact Black AIDS Institute
1833 West Eighth Street #200
Los Angeles, California 90057-4920
www.BlackAIDS.org
213-353-3610