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Internships in Women’s and Gender Studies

Internships are available to students enrolled in our degree or certificate programs. We strongly recommend beginning the planning process at least one semester in advance to allow for a smooth placement and registration experience. Ideally, students should complete their internship one to two semesters prior to their final term at FIU, rather than during their last semester.

Please note that students are responsible for securing a relevant internship site before enrolling in the course. Internship placements may be within an appropriate FIU department or a qualified community organization.

To enroll in WST 4940: CWGS Internship, students must have successfully completed either WST 3015: Introduction to Global Gender and Women’s Studies or WST 3641: Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies, with a grade of C or higher.

Prerequisites

  • Enroll in a Women's and Gender Studies major or certificate.
  • Complete three WGS courses before internship.
  • Successfully complete WST 3015 Introduction to Global Gender and Women's Studies and/or WST 3641 Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies with a C or higher.

How to Apply 

  • Schedule a brief interview with one of our advisors. Contact us at 305-348-2408 or email wstudies@fiu.edu with your name and PID.
  • Interview with the internship site. 
  • Fill out the Internship Agreement Form and submit it to valerior@fiu.edu for permission to register for the internship course.

Internship Sites 

  • Code/Art

    Code/Art s a nonprofit organization with the mission
    to increase the number of girls studying computer
    science by delighting and inspiring them with the
    creative possibilities of computer programming.

    This organization provides both unpaid and paid internship opportunities for FIU students. 

    For more information, please check out the Career and Internships website at https://code-art.com/careers/. 

     

  • Equality Florida

    Equality Florida is a statewide education and advocacy organization dedicated to securing equal rights for all Floridians inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

    Join the fight for equality and receive college credit. 

    Website:  www.eqfl.org/about/intern

  • FIU Center for Women's and Gender Studies

    Three internships are available. Interns should plan to devote 8 hours per week to work to their internship.

    Internship 1: Social Media Coordinator.
    Internship 2: Student Events Coordinator.
    Internship 3: Program Coordinator.

    Contact: Dr. Alexandra Cornelius
    Address: 11200 SW 8th Street, DM 212, Miami, FL 33199
    Email: wstudies@fiu.edu
    Tel: 305-348-2408 

  • Kristi House

    Kristi House is responsible for coordinating child-victims’ legal, medical, and social services needs. Founded in 1995 as a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, Kristi House provides an integrated solution for families navigating the complex services involved in the healing process. The Center is nationally recognized for its evidence-based, therapeutic expertise in treating child trauma.

    The CSEC Project is a new program at Kristi House that was launched in the summer of 2007. An internship with this project is an exciting opportunity to learn the skills necessary to starting up a new advocacy and direct service program including: grant writing, fundraising, researching, coalition building, conducting outreach and providing trainings and presentations.The intern will assist the CSEC Program Coordinator in the development and day-to-day maintenance of the program. Responsibilities will include:

    • Researching local and regional information on commercial sexual exploitation of children and contributing to blog postings: www.csecinmiami.blogspot.com
    • Researching grant opportunities and assisting in grant writing duties
    • Compiling a CSEC Project Resource Book
    • Assisting in organizing an annual fundraiser
    • Attending trainings, presentations and meetings with community partners
    • General office duties

    Contact:  Ruthlyn Webster, Programs Director
    Tel:  305-547-6846
    Website:  www.kristihouse.org

  • Pride Center

    Internship Description: Working under the umbrella of FIU's Centers for Student Engagement, the Pride Center intern helps develops and implement their programs and services.

    Responsibilities: 

    • The intern will provide resources and programming for LGBTQ and allies on campus, hold office hours (5-10 hours per week) and assist with educational programs.
    • Educational programs include working with various series workshops, signature events and the LGBTQA Pride Month.
    • Interns will also assist with office clerical responsibilities, social media, and supports office-related research, events, and projects.


    Website:  https:/studentaffairs.fiu.edu/get-involved/lgbtqa/
    Tel:  305-348-2436

  • Miami Homes For All

    Miami Homes For All is currently offering two internship opportunities - The Policy + Legislative Internship and the Communications Internship. 


    Hours: 8 hours per week

    Email: audrey@miamihomesforall.org

    Website: https://www.miamihomesforall.org/careersmiamihomesforall.org

    Address: 3250 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33129

    Tel: 305.209.2004

     

  • National LGBTQ Task Force

    Internship Description: The Miami office of the National LGBTQ Task Force offers internship opportunities year-round. Special Event internships are an excellent fit for those interested in event planning, hospitality and tourism and communications. Interns assist the staff of the Task Force's Miami office in various aspects of producing the Task Force's two largest fundraising events, the Task Force Gala - Miami and Winter Party Festival.

    Contact: Andy Garcia
    Website:  www.thetaskforce.org
    Address: 801 Arthur Godfrey Road, Suite 402, Miami Beach, FL 33140
    Tel:  305-571-1924
    Fax: 305-571-7298
    Email: Please use the email link here

  • Planned Parenthood

    The Public Affairs (PA) Intern will support the advocacy work of Regional Organizers and the Organizing Director of Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida by providing research, data entry, clerical assistance, event planning and direct volunteer contact. This internship is based in regional offices throughout the affiliate service area and includes some evening hours. Opportunities are available in Miami Gardens, West Palm Beach and Tallahassee.

    Responsibilities:

    • Community Organizing:
      • Contact current and potential supporters and volunteers for participation in Planned Parenthood activities, including events, advocacy actions, phone banks, and college campus/community organizing.
      • Assist with event planning, including logistical and on-site details.
      • Communicate with volunteers via email and phone.
    • Database Management and Mining:
      • Manage databases to track volunteers and activists; database input and maintenance.
    • Network Building:
      • Assist with online communications to activists to build PPSENFL presence on social networking sites and blogs.
      • Research community event opportunities.

    Hours: 10 hours per week 
    Website:  www.plannedparenthood.org
    Address: 585 NW 161st Street, Floor 2 Miami, FL 33169
    Tel:  305-830-4106
    Email: adrianna.ragwah@ppfl.org 

    If interested, please email your resume and a letter of interest to adrianna.ragwah@ppfl.org 

  • SAVE (Safeguarding American Values for Everyone)

    SAVE (Safeguarding American Values for Everyone) is an umbrella organization consisting of SAVE Foundation (C3), SAVE Inc (C4) and SAVE Action PAC. SAVE is South Florida's leading organization dedicated to protecting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender against discrimination. 

    SAVE is seeking organizing interns to support and develop student leadership for the advancement of LGBTQ equality. This position is an unpaid internship with flexible hours in which the intern will learn key skills as an activist, develop public speaking and interpersonal communication skills, and valuable tools for leadership development.

    Responsibilities include: 

    • Assisting field organizer in recruiting students.
    • Participating in class announcements.
    • Engaging in on campus events to recruit students.
    • Participating in phonebanks and door-to-door canvasses to educate the community about non-discrimination laws and the LGBTQ community. 
    • Assisting in running actions by taking on leadership. 
    • Assisting in running these actions by aiding with logistics and confirmation calles. 
    • Participating and assisting in trainings. 

    Hours: 8 hours per week 
    Contact:  Marina Braynon-Moore save@save.lgbt
    Website:  www.save.lgbt
    Address: 1951 SW 7th Ave., Suite 600, Miami, FL 33136
    Tel:  305-751-7283

  • Women's Center at FIU
    The Women’s Center at Florida International University (FIU) provides all Panthers with programs and services related to their intellectual, professional, personal growth while meeting the needs and enhancing the lives of the varied women populations on campus. We educate and advocate for systemic changes that will improve the lives of everyone at FIU.

    2 positions available: 

    • Modesto Maidique Campus
    • Biscayne Bay Campus

    The Women's Center internship is designed to provide students with experience in leadership skills, program planning and program facilitation. Interns will choose involvement in one of the following projects and will work closely with the associate director or coordinator to develop and facilitate the project for the semester. Interns will have the ability to utilize their creativity and ideas in developing their project. 

    Internship responsibilities include:

    • Eight office hours at the Women's Center. 
    • Meet weekly with the associate director or coordinator to define expectations, project outline and weekly objectives.

    Contact:  Brittany Davis, Program Manager, Bridavis@fiu.edu or Tiffany Peacock, Program Coordinator, Tpeacock@fiu.edu.
    Website: https://dasa.fiu.edu/all-departments/centers-for-student-engagement/womens-center-at-fiu/ 
    Address 1: 11200 SW 8th St, GC 2200, Miami, FL 33199
    Address 2: 3000 NE 151st St, UPC Wolfe Center 246, North Miami, FL 33181
    Tel:  305-348-1506
    Fax: 305-348-3823

  • Women's Fund of Miami-Dade County

    Women's Fund of Miami-Dade is a catalyst for social change and economic justice with the goal of creating a community where all women and girls reach their full potential. We work towards this goal through grantmaking, advocacy and community building.Through the work of our Women's Advocacy Project, we are working to create a collaborative platform for advocacy on a variety of challenging issues impacting the lives of women and girls in Miami-Dade. Our areas of focus include immigrant women, violence against women, economic empowerment and women's leadership. Internships at the Women's Fund provide a hands on way to gain knowledge about the challenges faced by women and girls in Miami-Dade County and will focus on aspects of grantmaking as well as assist with the work of the Women's Advocacy Project.

    Skills Needed: Basic computer and phone skills as well as a desire to help improve the lives of women and girls in Miami-Dade County.

    Contact:  Viviana Alvarado Pacheco, Director of Research and Policy
    Website:  www.womensfundmiami.org
    Address: 3692 Grand Avenue #176, Miami, FL 33133
    Tel:  305-441-0506
    Apply here: https://womensfundmiami.org/internships/