Interning with the Humane League is a great way to gain valuable job experience in the non-profit field while at the same time helping to create a more compassionate world for animals. The Humane League is currently seeking a full-time intern to assist with our life-saving work in our Dallas, TX office. Housing will be provided if applicant can commit to a minimum of two months.
As an intern, you will be involved in a wide variety of projects, including, but not limited to:
-Raising awareness by leafleting and tabling at colleges, festivals and concert venues -distributing animal advocacy magazines around the city -Securing media coverage-Performing research through internet and phone work -Working with restaurants and cafes to implement new vegan items on the menu -Organizing and attending a diverse array of fundraising events
The Humane League is a very active animal advocacy organization, so you will be working on a wide variety of projects that require your dedication and hard work, with an emphasis on grass-roots advocacy and outreach. An ability to work independently and be a self-starter is a must! We also require that you have a valid drivers license. Availability on weekends and evenings is required. Note: internships are unpaid.
There are no deadlines for internship applications. We accept applications year-round and review applications as they arrive.
Details:
Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Start date: September 1, 2013
Hours per week: 40
Compensation: Unpaid
Stipend/Wage: Housing provided if there is a minimum comittment of two
months.
How to apply:
Please fill out the application below and send (with resume) toEthan@thehumaneleague.com
The Humane League Internship Application
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Note: Although internships at The Humane League are unpaid, we are occasionally able to provide housing to full-time interns who commit to a minimum of two months.
Background Questions
How did you hear about The Humane League?
Why do you want to intern at The Humane League?
What would you like to gain from this experience?
Have you ever been involved with animal rights or animal advocacy? Please explain.
One of the core programs of The Humane League's Vegetarian Advocacy is Veg Outreach Leafleting, which involves approaching the public with informational pamphlets about the problems of factory farming and the benefits of adopting a plant-based diet. Do you feel you feel your personality and demeanor would be suitable for this type of work? Why?
Do you have specific areas of expertise or talent? Some possible skills are computer skills, website/IT knowledge, design work, comfort and facility with social media and PR, sales experience, research skills, event planning, presentation skills, etc. Please be as specific and detailed as possible
We are a vegetarian and vegan advocacy group. How would you answer questions about why someone should try to meat-reduce, go vegetarian or vegan.
Is there anything else we should know about you as it pertains to joining our organization? Any questions or comments?
Thank you for your interest in The Humane League. Upon completion of form, please send with your resume to: :Ethan@thehumaneleague.com
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