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16 Days Campaign Intern

Listed by Strathclyde Students' Union

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Background

16 Days of Action against Gender Based Violence (GBV) is a key campaign at Strathclyde Students’ Union. For many years, we have been the lead organiser of Fight for the Night, an annual march in solidarity with survivors of Gender Based Violence. The 16 Days intern will assist in delivering an effective campaign and programme of events for 16 Days of Action, including supporting Fight for the Night.

Reporting to the Voice Manager, the intern will carry out research and engage with a range of student groups including Elected Officers, clubs and societies, to shape a programme of activities for 16 Days of Action. They will also conduct a review and report at the end of the internship, with recommendations for future years.

Aims of Internship Project

• Working alongside Strath Union staff and student representatives to assist with the development, promotion, and delivery of a programme of activity for 16 Days of Action prioritising student voice and co-creation .
• Raising awareness of and engagement in 16 Days and related activities.

Main Activities/Responsibilities

• Working with Strath Union staff to plan, organise, promote, and deliver an engaging programme of activity around 16 Days
• Working with students to co-create activities, events and communications for 16 Days that prioritise student voice.
• Attending regular organising meetings, tracking actions and minute taking.
• Working closely with Student Engagement staff, alongside the student executive team and elected student representatives.
• Liaising with student officers and staff from other Glasgow-based Students’ Unions.
• Preparing a final report outlining key activities undertaken and reflection about the internship experience itself.
• Supporting the work of the Voice team and other Strath Union campaign activity.

Person Specification:

A current undergraduate or postgraduate student at Strathclyde with an interest in, and commitment to gender equality and campaigning against Gender Based Violence.

Essential

Experience of organising and facilitating events online and in person

Desirable

Experience of presenting information using different media (e.g. videos, infographics etc) to reach a range of audiences

Desirable

Good verbal communication skills, proven ability to communicate with a wide range of groups and individuals

Essential

Good written communication skills, proven ability to write documents / reports / emails / social media in a professional manner

Essential

Strong organisational and planning skills, and proven ability to manage multiple tasks

Essential

Good time management skills, and proven ability to meet deadlines

Essential

Ability to work independently and within a team, seeking guidance where needed

Essential

IT skills including Outlook and Microsoft packages

Essential

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter hereThis link will open in a new tab. The Cover Letter should be no more than 500 words. In your letter, please discuss

• What attracts you to this internship and what you aim to gain from the internship
• What skills, knowledge and experience you will bring to the internship
• How this internship will help you with your future academic and career goals

All applicants are encouraged to look at the resources provided by the Careers Service to help you structure your CV and cover letter: https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/careers/studgrad/apply/cvsandcoverletters/This link will open in a new tab

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Alison McNaughton, Voice Manager at Strath Union Alison.McNaughton@strath.ac.ukThis link will open in a new tab

Please submit your application by 9am Friday 21st August

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 26 th August