Position Title:	Lesbian Cancer Initiative Peer Outreach Educator Internship
Status:	Accepting resumes
Classification:	Temporary/Part-time/Per Diem/Non-employment
Reports To:	Lesbian Cancer Initiative Coordinator
Position Summary:	The Lesbian Cancer Initiative (LCI) is currently accepting applications for a stipend-paid part-time peer intern beginning in spring/summer 2010 and going through spring 2011. The LCI Peer Internship seeks to facilitate the development of peer-identified providers offering cancer prevention, early detection and education services in the social services model to lesbian, bisexual & transgender (LBT) Communities of Color. LCI Peer Interns are part of the LCI workgroup—a team consisting of social workers, interns and other peer and professional facilitators and counselors. The internship integrates supervision and training with practical skill development in cancer-related LBT cultural competency, outreach, education and community organizing. Who should apply: Anyone who views themselves as peers to the community served by LCI as above, who is 18 years or older as of their internship start date and is interested in developing peer-centered paraprofessional social-services skills. The internship is open to those considering further education and training, those already in school or training, and those who are seeking a career change or part-time return to the workforce. Those with some experience in outreach, community organizing, or social services are strongly encouraged to apply as are LBT People of Color and those with personal cancer experience and/or bilingual English/Spanish. 10-12 hours/week $12-15/hour depending on experience. Peer interns are non-employees who are not eligible for any benefits outside of the hourly stipend.
How to Apply:	Click here to fill out the application.

 

Position Title:	Lesbian Cancer Initiative Program Promotions Internship
Status:	Accepting applications with resumes
Classification:	Temporary/Part-time/Per Diem/Non-employment
Reports To:	Lesbian Cancer Initiative Coordinator
Position Summary:	The Lesbian Cancer Initiative (LCI) is currently accepting applications for a stipend-paid part-time peer intern beginning in winter 2010/2011 and continuing for nine months to one year. The LCI Peer Internship seeks to facilitate the development of peer-identified providers offering and promoting social services, health and wellness programming to lesbians, bisexual women and transgender communities of color. In particular, this internship would focus on promoting cancer prevention, early detection and education services and social services programming to lesbian, bisexual & transgender (LBT) Communities of Color, through both the delivery of workshops and the development of educational and promotional materials. LCI Peer Interns are part of the LCI workgroup—a team consisting of social workers, interns and other peer and professional facilitators and counselors. The internship integrates supervision and training with practical skill development in cancer-related LBT cultural competency, outreach, education and community organizing. Who should apply: Anyone who views themselves as a peer to the community served by LCI, who is 18 or older as of their internship start date, and is interested in further developing peer–centered skills in program development and promotion, outreach and education. The internship runs for nine months to one year for 10 to 12 hours each week. The LCI’s Peer Internship is open to those considering further education and training, those already in school or training and those who are seeking a career change or part-time return to the workforce. Those with some experience in media, communications, outreach, community organizing are strongly encouraged to apply as are LBT People of Color, those with personal cancer experience, and those bilingual in Spanish/English. 10-12 hours/week $12-17.50/hour stipend depending on experience. Peer interns are non-employees who are not eligible for any benefits outside of the hourly stipend.
How to Apply:	Click here to fill out the application.