Maine Centers for Women, Work, and Community Internship

Maine Centers for Women, Work, and Community are seeking candidates for their internship program.

Women, Work, and Community's mission is to help women succeed in the Maine Economy through jobs that pay a livable wage, access to education and training, self-employment, leadership and asset development. WWC provides comprehensive, community-based workforce development, entrepreneurship and leadership development and financial management training and services for displaced homemakers, single parents and other workers in transition through fourteen centers.

Internship Description:
Positions throughout Maine. Responsibilities vary depending upon skills and interests. Interns may plan and implement community outreach; facilitate support groups or other workshops and training; develop special projects and events (conferences); provide participant follow-up, advocacy and assistance; engage in research and public policy; and leadership development. All positions include record keeping and sharing administrative tasks.

Internships may last three to nine months, full-time or part-time, openings year round.

WWC may assist interns in setting learning objectives and arranging academic credit through their schools.

Compensation dependent upon project and availability of funds.

Eligibility/Skills Required:

• Internships are available to college students and graduates, graduate students, mid-career individuals, re-entry workers or retired individuals.
• Background in women's studies, career and adult education or counseling, public policy and administration, sociology or psychology, history, English, business, entrepreneurship, community development, or economics.
• Written and oral communication skills, organizational skills and experience, problem-solving ability and critical thinking skills required.
• Group process skills and experience, computer skills, team work skills and experience; interest and experience in entrepreneurship, community economic development, public policy, social research, marketing, or employment and training preferred.

Application: Letter outlining interests, resume, references, application form, if applicable, and interview in person or by phone.

Contact:
Eloise Vitelli, Director, Program and Policy Development
Maine Centers for Women, Work, and Community
46 University Drive
Augusta, ME 04330-9410
Phone: 207.621-3432
Fax: 207.621-3429
E-mail: evitelli@maine.edu