Program Description
Community Leader student employees work at nonprofit organizations around the Twin Cities. They build leadership and professional experience through these wonderful internship opportunities. Community Leaders positions are a joint collaboration through St. Kate’s Center for Community Work and Learning (CWL), St. Kate’s student employment, and the internship site named here. You are paid via St. Kate’s and managed by both the CWL Office and the site at which you work.
As a Community Leader, you will have the opportunity to deepen your academic area of study and gain work experience within a field. These positions are open to students who will be of sophomore through senior status as of Fall of 2023. If you are interested in registering for academic credit, you must get in contact with the Career Development Office to learn about those requirements. The financial need of an applicant, based on FAFSA results, will be taking into consideration when reviewing applications.
Site Description
Founded in 1983, The Advocates for Human Rights envisions a world in which every person lives with dignity, freedom, justice, equality, and peace. We believe that everyone has a part to play in building respect for human rights and expanding the human rights movement at home and around the world. The agency is funded by foundations and corporate funds, individual donors, and earned income. The mission of The Advocates is to implement international human rights standards to promote civil society and reinforce the rule of law. To this end, we work to end violence against women in the United States and around the world; to restore peace and build respect for human rights and the rule of law in countries affected by conflict to prevent human rights violations from recurring; to promote just and humane refugee and immigration laws and policies and ensure that everyone seeking asylum from persecution or detained in immigration custody has access to representation; and to educate people about the power of human rights to create a more just and peaceful world for all.
Position Description
- Please see Advocates website for opportunities: https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/Intern
Requirements
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and with a group
- Interest in refugees, immigrants and other new arrivals to Minnesota
- Sensitivity to diverse cultures
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in French, Spanish, Somali or Hmong
Schedule and Earnings
- Work 15 hours per week
- Pay at $15.39 per hour.
Participate in mandatory orientation, paid Professional Development, reflections and end of semester symposium facilitated by CWL.
Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from their site
If you have any questions, please e-mail communityleaders@stkate.edu.
How to Apply:
Apply with a resume, cover letter, and “Other” document via KatieCareer by Handshake. On the “Other” document, please include your class schedule (if known) and other commitments (sports, clubs, religious events, other job, etc.). Please remember to include your name and contact information on all three documents. If you need assistance writing these documents or would like to have your application materials reviewed by a professional, reach out to St. Kate’s Career Development Office – AskCareer@stkate.edu, 651-690-8890, CDC 210. If you experience any trouble using Handshake, Career Development is also the place to turn for help. Individuals with a disability who believe they may need any reasonable accommodations should contact Student Accessibility & Accommodations at Accessibility@stkate.edu for an appointment.
