Are you a student looking for a summer job and dedicated to the Tibetan freedom movement?
SFT Canada is hiring one student intern for a 9-week summer internship at SFT Canada headquarters in Toronto!
The intern will have the opportunity to learn about SFT’s projects as well as gain a thorough understanding about the Tibetan Freedom movement and grassroots organizing. He/she will work with the National Director in office operations as well as in grassroots coordination; corresponding with supporters and chapters across Canada; creating and maintaining databases; participating in SFT-organized activities; and maintaining the SFT website among other responsibilities.
This is a paid position for 30 hours per week beginning June 21, 2010. They will also be expected to attend the SFT FREE TIBET! ACTION CAMP from June 23-29th in Phoenicia, NY.
As this position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program, the intern must be someone who:
a. was registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year;
b. intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year;
c. is a student in a secondary, post-secondary, CEGEP (Quebec only), vocational or technical program;
d. is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive at the start of employment;
e. is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
f. is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior involvement in and exhibited commitment to the Tibetan Freedom Movement
- Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Experience working with young people and people from diverse cultures.
SKILLS:
- Knowledge of grassroots capacity building.
- Good computer skills, including knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, email, word processing. Graphic design and web design skills are a plus.
- Fluency in spoken and written in English. Tibetan or French language skills a plus.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- A desire and enthusiasm to work for Tibetan independence.
- The ability to think strategically and work independently.
- Works well under pressure and able to meet deadlines.
- Creativity, integrity and flexibility.
ORGANIZATION:
Students for a Free Tibet Canada (SFT Canada) is a youth-led national organization with a grassroots membership base, including chapters at universities and high-schools across the country. Using education, grassroots organizing, nonviolent direct action, and innovative web and communications technologies, SFT Canada engages in strategic campaigns to promote human rights and freedom in Tibet. SFT empowers and trains young Tibetans and Tibet supporters to be effective activists and leaders in movements for social justice.
SFT Canada is a national branch of Students for a Free Tibet International. SFT’s global network is led and coordinated by SFT Headquarters (SFT HQ) located in New York City. The SFT Canada National Director works closely with the SFT HQ staff.
SFT Canada does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
Interested candidates may send their résumé and cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Friday, June 4, 2010.
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