WOMEN'S ISSUES INTERNSHIPS

For the listings below, more detailed information is available in the Internship Office.

**Newest Opportunities Listed First**

YWCA Northeast Region - Advocacy Center  SPRING, SUMMER, FALL. The YWCA of the North East Region is at the forefront in promoting policies that help women and low-income families move out of poverty and toward economic self-sufficiency. A capable, enthusiastic and dedicated intern is needed to do research projects on public policies and women's issues, writing assignments, special activities not staffed by regular employees, and participation in Connecticut's Permanent Commission on the Status of Women. Contact: Beatriz Rozie, Advocacy - Public Policy coordinator, YWCA of the Northeast Region - Advocacy Center, 64 Humphprey Street, Hartford CT 06106, 860 625-7379, beatrizrozie@sbcglobal.net. (11/06)

Women Centric Enterprises. SPRING. Firm does program development, coaching and consulting to large companies seeking to improve retention of women. Seeking psychology major to do rigorous research pertaining to the psychology of women, to be used for service programs, web site, marketing of materials. Please contact Karen Kahn Wilson, Ed.D., at 203-227-7274, 15 Danbury Avenue, Westport, CT 06880 (Westport is approximately 1.25 hours from Trinity). No stipend. (12/05)

YWCA of the Hartford Region Sexual Assault Crisis Service SPRING, SUMMER, FALL. A crisis intervention and advocacy service, with two 24-hour hotlines, one in English and one in Spanish. Agency provides short-term counseling services to victims and family members, and advocacy within the court, police, medical system for sexual assault victims. Intern will be involved with counseling, advocacy, community education/outreach, administrative duties and special projects. Please contact Yvette Young, Program Director, at 860-525-1163, x250. 135 Broad Street, Hartford, CT, 06105. No stipend. (11/04)

CT NOW (National Organization for Women)  FALL. Organization works through feminist activism to protect and expand the rights/opportunities of women and girls, and eliminate gender-based discrimination. Intern would work with director to support legislative and lobbying efforts, by creating fact sheets, researching issues, assisting with grassroots organizing efforts, fundraising, assisting with development and implementation of fall fundraiser, "Real Women On (and Off) the Runway," a mock fashion show designed to raise awareness and educate about the ways in which the fashion/media industries have impacted women's lives. Please contact Beverley Brakeman, Executive Director, at 860-524-5978. 135 Broad St., Hartford, CT, 06105. (9/04)