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Re: Internship Opportunities in U.S. Peace Organizations this Summer
From: pafield@igc.apc.org (Sheila Dormody)
To: paarmstrade@igc.org
Subject: Summer Canvass Opportunities
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 1998 12:49:16 -0800 (PST)
The search is on!
Please distribute these announcements for canvass director positions and
summer internships to all who may be interested. Thank you for your help.
SPAN Summer
Internship Opportunities
Seattle * San Francisco * Santa Cruz
* Los Angeles * Chicago * Boston *
Peace Action is the nation's largest grassroots peace and disarmament
organization with a commitment to abolishing nuclear weapons, ending
international weapons trafficking, and eliminating Pentagon budget waste,
fraud, and abuse.
Peace Action demonstrations in dozens of cities from coast to coast in
January and February helped turn the tide of public opinion against the use
of military action against Iraq and pressured the Clinton administration to
accept a diplomatic solution. The protests, along with the audience
reaction at the Ohio State University "Town Meeting," made it clear to the
administration that a US bombing c
ampaign would be met with a firestorm of protest.
Peace Action will continue to hold elected officials accountable through
Peace Voter '98. Throughout the election season, Peace Voter '98 will
mobilize voters to keep the pressure on elected officials and candidates to
address peace and disarmament issues in their campaigns.
SPAN Summer Internship Program
SPAN Summer is designed to support Peace Voter and to provide organizing
skills training to student activists. SPAN Summer interns will work with
Peace Action staff and 2-12 other interns on a Peace Voter campaign in
Seattle, Chicago, Boston, Santa Cruz, Los Angeles, or San Francisco.
Internships run from four to twelve weeks. This hands-on organizing
experience involves coordinating volunteers to
ask questions at candidate forums, planning media and street
theater events for the campaign, and canvassing 5 shifts per two week period.
Interns will be provided training in effective organizing strategies,
speaking out on peace and justice issues, public education, lobbying and
other necessary campaign skills. Interns will be supervised by experienced
organizers.
Qualifications
Interns must be committed to Peace Action's mission and political tactics.
They must also be enthusiastic, self-motivated workers. Previoius
organizing experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Stipend
Housing and a $100 weekly stipend will be provided. Some funds are
available for reasonable travel expenses. Please indicate if you will be
requesting a partial travel stipend.
SPAN SUMMER
Application Form
Please complete this form and return by April 15, 1998 to Sheila Dormody, Field
Organizer, Peace Action, 1819 H Street NW #420, Washington DC 20006.
Name
Address
Phone/Email
In which cities would you be interested in interning?
__Seattle, WA __San Francisco, CA __Los Angeles, CA
__Chicago, IL __Boston, MA __Santa Cruz, CA
For how many weeks?
__Four __Eight __Twelve __Other
Why are you interested in being a SPAN Summer Intern?
What do you hope to gain and learn during your internship experience?
What organizing experience do you have?
Other Comments:
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Peace Voter '98 State Canvass Directors
Seattle * Milwaukee * Boston * Chicago
Peace Action is the nation's largest grassroots peace and disarmament
organization with a commitment to abolishing nuclear weapons, ending
international weapons trafficking, and eliminating Pentagon pork. The Peace
Voter '98 campaign will hold elected officials and candidates accountable
on these issues.
Canvass Directors will recruit, hire, train and develop teams of canvassers
to raise funds and recruit volunteers for Peace Voter '98. Six-month
positions are available in Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee and Seattle.
Qualifications:
* Understanding of and commitment to Peace Action's mission and tactics.
* Strong canvass and field managing experience.
* Demonstrated commitment to training and retaining new staff.
* Proven administrative and record-keeping skills.
* Ability to manage payroll, make budgets, and monitor finances.
Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary & Benefits: Based on experience and location.
Apply: Contact Sheila Dormody, Field Organizer, by April 8, 1998.
Peace Action
1819 H Street NW #420
Washington DC 20006-3603
email: pafield@igc.org
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Sheila Dormody, Field Organizer PEACE ACTION
pafield@igc.org 1819 H ST NW #420
202.862.9740 x3006 ~ fax 202.862.9762 Washington, DC 20006
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Tel: (613) 231-3076 Fax (613) 231-2614
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