Program Intern

The Intern will receive guidance and training on progressive grantmaking: systems, processes, and program evaluation, as well as LGBTQ, feminist, and social justice movements in the Global South and East—especially in the Americas--in the specific tasks assigned.

Deadline:           On a rolling basis

Organization:     Astraea

Organizational Description

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is the world's only foundation solely dedicated to funding LGBTI organizations in both the United States and internationally. For more than 30 years, Astraea has been raising funds and distributing grants based on the belief that all people can participate in the philanthropic process--from giving to grantmaking. Today, Astraea grantee and donor partners are fueling the movement for social, racial, economic and
gender justice in villages, cities and towns around the world.

Program Internship

Internships are available in our US Program and our International Program. The Intern will receive guidance and training on progressive grantmaking: systems, processes, and program evaluation, as well as LGBTQ, feminist, and social justice movements in the Global South and East—especially in the Americas--in the specific tasks assigned. The internship, though unpaid, is meant to be an important and meaningful learning experience. The Intern will also receive a mandatory orientation to the organization, designed to familiarize with the history, values, and programs of the foundation. Interns can expect to be involved in a variety of aspects of grantmaking, including:

• Researching & reporting on conditions experienced by LGBT communities in the US& internationally;
• Summarizing proposal highlights for review and write-ups for grants program publications;
• Synthesizing grant descriptions for website content edits;
• Coordinating community briefings by visiting activists;
• Applicant outreach for arts awards to individual artist & writers;
• Grants Data Processing related to US, IF panel grant cycles and other special grantmaking initiatives
• Assisting in the grants award process;
• Translation and summarization of inquiry papers and proposals.
• Special projects as needed

Time Commitment

Internships are ongoing, with a minimum commitment of 3 months. Arrangements can be made to work between 10 to 20 hours per week. We welcome applications for any start date.

Compensation/Credit

Internship is unpaid. Limited transit stipend via metro cards is available and is awarded on a
first come first serve basis. School credits are accepted.

To Apply
Submit a completed application form, with your resume and a brief cover letter describing
why you are interested in interning with Astraea. E-mail or fax applications, Attn: Lolan
Sevilla, lsevilla@astraeafoundation.org or fax: 212-982-3321 x813.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Rolling Basis